Florida For All Political Director

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About Florida for All

Florida for All is a statewide coalition of Florida-based progressive organizations, including Service Employees International Union Florida (SEIU FL), Florida Rising, Florida Immigrant Coalition, Faith in Florida, Central Florida Jobs with Justice, and Dream Defenders. We believe that no matter where you come from, your zip code, or the language you speak, we all need an authentic democracy that represents us and elected leaders who care about our concerns. Florida for All is centered around values of authentic democracy, people and planet over profits, interdependence, and radical inclusion.

Our shared efforts are grounded in a long-term theory of change built around an aspiration to shift economic and governing power toward racial and gender equity and a truly democratic state. In pursuit of that vision, we are grounded in three transformational goals:

• Win governing power in key regions across Florida toward the goal of winning statewide governing power
• Leverage power over economic engines in key regions across Florida toward power and influence in the statewide economy
• Change structures that limit participation in democracy and build a civically engaged, conscious electorate

To achieve these goals, Florida for All builds collaborative infrastructure, programs and civic engagement campaigns at a level of scale and impact that is only possible by working together.

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FFA seeks a highly skilled and passionate advocate to help us build a Florida for all through political strategy and public policy at the local, state and federal level. We are looking for a collaborative and compassionate leader who will inform and build coalition strategy in coordination with our partners' policy and political directors, join forces with organizational partners in issue-based coalitions, center people in the legislative process, and support progressive lawmakers on the ground in the State Capitol and in local municipal/county chambers, as well as occasionally federal chambers. This role also requires someone who can help FFA and its partners develop a political and electoral strategy.

This is not a typical policy job. This role serves as a “legislative quarterback” during legislative session for statewide coalition partners. It's part strategy, part lobbying, part movement building. This job is for someone who thrives in a high-stakes, fast-moving environment and is passionate about challenging corporate power, defending democracy, and shifting the status quo in Florida. The Political Director works closely in coordination with FFA member organizations' policy directors and reports directly to the FFA Executive Director.

Primary Expectations and Responsibilities

• Co-creating and executing FFA's collective legislative agenda in the State Capitol and local municipal/county chambers in coordination with FFA policy/political directors and legislative champions; including bill drafting, amendment strategy, questions, testimony, legislative press conferences, policy briefings, and debate prep in committee and on the floor;
• Leads statewide coalition created to defend local democracy against corporate and partisan preemption policies;
• Co-anchors tax revenue and corporate accountability coalition space;
• Supports policy and political directors in aligning inside/outside strategy and determining individual organizational legislative priorities, grassroots lobby days, and rapid response actions;
• Tracks legislative priorities and reports to FFA policy/political directors with weekly legislative updates during committee weeks and legislative session;
• Writes weekly policy updates shared on the Florida For All Substack during legislative session and as needed;
• Collaborates with organizational partners and coalitions in support of shared political strategy and policy goals;
• Engages in direct lobbying to achieve FFA's policy goals;
• Creates post-session review memos and reports for Policy/Political Directors and wider progressive infrastructure with key priorities, amendments, and votes detailed;
• Creates annual Corporate Greed Reports, and other research projects outside of legislative session;
• Work closely with the Communications Director to create educational materials and social media content on legislative topics;
• Works to build strong relationships with Elected Officials, allied organization policy/political directors & community leaders;
• Manages complex relationships including: elected officials, elected officials staff, lobbyists, other political directors, candidates, political consultants, and more;
• Works to build and develop strong relationships with candidates and their consultants;
• Supports electoral work of FFA and its partners as needed
• Managing and achieving grant deliverables and communicating directly with grantmakers.
• Assisting in any other tasks assigned by Supervisor;

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 4 years of professional experience as an effective political, legislative and/or policy advocate at the state, federal and/or local level in Florida; experience with the Florida Legislature strongly preferred;
• A bachelor's or advanced degree preferred;
• Familiarity with the political landscape and established relationships with Florida and national movement-building organizations is a plus;
• Experience in political campaigns, unions, or grassroots organizing for social justice issues;
• Strong self-management and initiative are needed. This is a director-level position that requires the ability to independently identify priorities, make strategic decisions, and take ownership of work without constant direction, especially during the fast-paced legislative session;
• Ability to communicate with, understand, and anticipate the diverse concerns of people of varied economic, racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds and identities;
• Demonstrated experience building and coordinating large coalitions, with strong facilitation and alignment skills;
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, and ability to complete projects under time constraints;
• Excellent writing, public speaking, and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex policy into accessible language;
• Knowledge and experience with Race Class Narrative findings;
• Strong political judgment and flexibility in a fast-changing legislative environment;
• A demonstrated commitment to FFA's mission of shared power and advancing people-centered policy solutions; and to FFA's values of social justice, integrity, learning, collaboration, and vision;
• Policy expertise and experience in one or more of FFA's policy areas are a plus but not required;
• Experience managing employees and interns;
• Proficiency in Spanish or Haitian Creole is a plus.

Additional information

This position requires relocation to Tallahassee during committee weeks and the annual legislative session. During the legislative session, the job demands extended hours, weekend work, and rapid response capacity.

This position also requires travel across the state to develop relationships with elected officials, candidates and community leaders.

This position demands extended hours during the election/electoral season.

The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Specific salary will be commensurate with experience.

Florida for All is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: Remote