Partnerships Manager, Party At The Polls

When We All Vote seeks a Partnerships Manager, Party At The Polls, to support the Managing Director of Partnerships and Organizing in building and stewarding the Party at the Polls program, an evidence-backed voter turnout program that transforms voting from a solitary action into a community celebration for all by promoting nonpartisan, community-led parties near early voting centers. This role sits at the intersection of relationship management and program execution, responsible for keeping a large, diverse partner ecosystem engaged, informed, and activated. The Partnerships Manager will help identify and cultivate new partners, manage day-to-day coalition communications, support the development of partnership agreements, and ensure that national partners have what they need to show up powerfully for joyful voting celebrations across the country.

This is a full-time temporary position concluding December 15th, 2026. 

ABOUT WHEN WE ALL VOTE

When We All Vote is a national, nonpartisan initiative on a mission to increase participation in every election, close the race and age voting gaps, and change the culture around voting. Founded in 2018, When We All Vote works at the intersection of voting and culture to meet communities where they are to turn civic engagement into an everyday norm. From online voter education and creative partnerships to organizing and on-the-ground programming, our work will continue to reach, educate, and inspire millions of people across the country every year.

ABOUT CIVIC NATION

Civic Nation is an impact hub for the ideas, leaders, and initiatives that strengthen civic culture, civic power, and civic participation. We shift culture, systems, and policy by bringing together individuals, grassroots organizers, industry leaders, and influencers to tackle our nation’s most pressing social challenges. Five initiatives are a part of Civic Nation: ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, Change Collective, It’s On Us, We The Action, and When We All Vote.

YOUR IMPACT

• Support the Managing Director of Partnerships and Organizing in managing and growing a coalition of national organizations committed to expanding voter participation through Party at the Polls.
• Lead outreach and cultivation of prospective partners whose values and audiences align with the program's mission and target voter universe.
• Coordinate coalition convenings, partner calls, and engagement touchpoints, including preparing agendas, materials, and follow-up communications.
• Work cross-functionally with the Organizing, Communications, and Operations teams to align partner activations with program strategy and timelines.
• Track partner engagement and activation status using program systems, flagging gaps and opportunities to the Managing Director of Partnerships and Organizing.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of partner-facing materials, including toolkits, training resources, impact reports, and program communications.
• Other reasonable and related duties as assigned.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of professional experience in partnerships, coalition management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing relationships with national organizations, including stewarding existing partnerships and cultivating new ones.
• Experience supporting the development of partnership agreements, MOUs, or joint work plans.
• Track record of coordinating multi-stakeholder convenings or coalition engagement efforts.
• Background in civic engagement, voting rights, or a mission-driven nonprofit a strong plus.

YOUR COMPETENCIES

• Strong relationship-building skills — able to establish credibility with senior leaders at national organizations and corporate partners.
• Comfort and confidence in external-facing settings, including partner meetings, convenings, and on-camera or live event appearances.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to draft compelling partner outreach, proposals, and stewardship materials.
• Strong project management skills — able to track multiple partnership workstreams, deadlines, and deliverables simultaneously without dropping the ball.
• Strategic thinker who can identify alignment between partner interests and program goals, and translate that into actionable engagement plans.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and familiarity with Slack, Bill.com, TravelPerk, and Zoom preferred; experience with a CRM or partnership tracking tool a plus.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, with the ability to work across departments.
• Comfortable with independent work and the ability to manage up effectively, keeping the Managing Director of Partnerships and Organizing informed and flagging decisions that require escalation.
• Commitment to racial equity, democratic participation, and centering underrepresented communities in all partnership strategy and execution.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary for this position is $90,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Our comprehensive benefits plan includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees, flexible paid time off, paid family & medical leave, access to a 401k plan, and more.

Additionally, given the short-term nature of this program, successful candidates will receive continued health insurance coverage beyond the program end date as part of our commitment to supporting team members. We are pleased to offer this transitional support as part of this meaningful opportunity.

PROCESS TIMELINE

Due to the high-impact and time-sensitive nature of this program, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the hiring committee will move forward on an accelerated timeline to identify and secure top candidates. We strongly encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible, as interviews will be scheduled and offers may be extended quickly, potentially ahead of the anticipated July 20, 2026, start date. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful, fast-paced work with immediate impact.

All candidates will be notified via email of the status of their application on or before the completion of the search.

TO APPLY

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume below. The cover letter, addressed to Russella Davis-Rogers, should be concise, compelling, and include why you would like to work for Civic Nation. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Driven by our values, Civic Nation aims to recruit candidates representative of the communities and populations we serve. Towards that goal, we know that a diverse workforce allows us to see issues facing our democracy in more nuanced ways, creating the thought leadership needed to fulfill our mission and reach our goals. Civic Nation is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.