Senior Manager, Governance Programs

About

The States Project (TSP) connects the importance of state legislatures to every aspect of our lives and brings together communities to help build a healthy, sustainable, and prosperous future for all.

Our electoral work focuses on winning governing  majorities in the states by making state legislative campaigns more effective and better-funded. Our policy work provides nonpartisan tools and resources that connect a diverse community of state lawmakers committed to improving lives for the people they serve.   We do it because we believe that state legislatures are the strongest force for change in this country.

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The States Project: Senior Manager, Governance Programs

LOCATION: National. 100% Remote, with 20-25% of expected travel.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: June 6, 2025.

Position Details:

This is a full-time, exempt, at-will position. The team currently operates remotely, with occasional in-person team retreats, as well as regular in-person programming. Some travel will be required. Additional evening and weekend hours are occasionally required to fulfill the duties of this position.

The Opportunity:

The States Project is seeking a Senior Manager for the Lawmaker Engagement team who will be responsible for managing programs for lawmakers focused on effective governance to achieve the American Promise, as well as managing team systems and operations to ensure efficiency, scalability, and alignment with TSP goals.

This role involves identifying and executing new ways to engage with lawmakers, supporting program and content development, collecting and analyzing data, systems development and improvement, coordinating internal and cross-team workstreams, and managing team operations. The role reports to the Vice President of Lawmaker Engagement.

• Principal activities will include but not be limited to: 

• Manage, implement, and evaluate annual programming plan and support on all related materials, including maintaining project plans and a centralized programming calendar
• Coordinate and/or support development of content and related materials for different types of lawmaker programming (including Fellowship, Task Forces, Working Groups, and other cohorts), as well as briefings, webinars, and seminars
• Solicit and integrate feedback across teams to inform cohesive content creation
• Provide ongoing project management for all programming, including content approvals and overseeing logistics (with support from a support staff member)
• Manage overall program evaluation framework and related survey tools

• Oversee ongoing and accurate data management (e.g. seminar recaps, Key Contacts, lawmaker lists, CRM management, research processes, etc.)
• Manage execution of team meetings, other internal meetings, and planning of team retreats
• Project manage and track/report on Lawmaker Engagement goals/metrics
• Work with team leadership to recommend and support improvements related to systems and processes
• Ensure adherence to programming budgets and budget tracking (particularly for in-person engagements)

• Coordinate outreach and invites for, tracking, and follow-up from all programming, including pre and post-event communications and attendance metrics
• Oversee and ensure consistently accurate and up to date contact lists and CRM functions that are maintained by Program Associate
• Identify opportunities for and track the development of relationships with Key Lawmakers to shepherd them into targeted opportunities
• Oversee mass email sends that are executed by Program Associate

• 5+ years experience working in programming and project management
• Passion for and alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, and theory of change
• Self-starter with a drive to make things happen: proven track record of excellence and high standards for success
• Highly collaborative approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of independently managing time and tasks associated with a fast-paced organization
• Excellent attention to detail, judgment and creative problem solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Familiarity with CRMs, mass email platforms, and spreadsheet/data platforms

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in related field
• Familiarity with evidence-based program evaluation, such as the Kirkpatrick Model or similar
• Previous policy or political work experience
• Event planning experience 

Benefits:

The position offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits currently offered include 75% paid coverage of medical, dental, and vision for individuals and dependents, basic life insurance, an employee assistance program, unlimited PTO, 401(k) matching, annual professional development, wellness, and work-from-home stipends and paid family leave.

Compensation:

The salary for this position is $97,582-$103,004*. Salary offers are made based on the market rate and the candidate's demonstrated level of proficiency, experience, and credentials.

*The pay rate or range noted for this position is in compliance with the District of Columbia Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023, NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, and other state and local laws.

TSP does not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. TSP values diversity and strongly encourages women, individuals with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, religious beliefs, and military backgrounds to apply.

TSP complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact People & Culture.

What You Can Expect During the Recruitment and Hiring Process:

All applicants will submit a resume and cover letter. Selected applicants will be moved forward to a phone screen. The next steps will include interviews with leadership.