Senior Vice President for Political Affairs

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The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) works to turn environmental values into national priorities.  To secure the environmental future of our planet, LCV’s mission is to advocate for sound environmental policies and to elect pro-environmental candidates who will adopt and implement such policies. The SVP for Political Affairs develops and implements overall strategy for LCV’s political and public education programs in order  to support short term and long term organizational goals, leads staff to fulfill the organization’s mission, works with the President in visioning the organization’s role within the political landscape and utilizes multiple strategies to ensure effective and creative programs.  As an LCV Executive Team Member, maintains organizational oversight and contributes to the successful operation of the organization.

Specific (Essential) Responsibilities:

• Directs programs and projects including electoral and public education campaigns; ensures successful implementation of programs.

• Provides leadership and vision to the division staff to achieve results; manages division staff.

• Analyzes effectiveness of programs. Provides reports to colleagues, president and the board of directors.

• Monitors and analyzes the political landscape to determine programmatic goals and adjusts programmatic priorities appropriately.

• Forecasts political trends; establishes LCV as a leader in new initiatives.

• Works collaboratively with LCV Board of Directors, national and state groups and other nonprofits.

• Interacts with State LCVs to build and strengthen the league movement.

• Cultivates relationships with major donors and funders.

• Keeps abreast of subject area through various means including developing and maintaining relationships with senior political contacts, participating in events, membership in organizations, etc.

• Serves as subject matter expert to President.

• Serves on Political Committee in executive capacity.

• Develops and manages division budget.

• Represents the organization to an array of groups including administration and elected officials, nonprofit community, political community, funders and the press.

• Occasionally serves as spokesperson for the organization.

• Other duties as assigned.