Job Description
About the Campaign
James for NY is the re-election campaign of New York Attorney General Letitia James. Attorney General James has spent her career fighting for New Yorkers. We are building a statewide team that reflects New York and runs through Election Day, November 3, 2026.
The Role
The Coalitions Manager for Constituencies builds and runs the campaign’s engagement with the communities and organizations that make up New York’s Democratic coalition — immigrant and ethnic community organizations, LGBTQ+ New Yorkers, veterans, seniors, young voters, and civic and advocacy groups. You will map the landscape, secure constituency leaders with the campaign, secure organizational endorsements, and create the events and validator moments that make the coalition visible.
What You'll Do
- Map the coalition — build and maintain a statewide landscape of constituency organizations, leaders, and community media, prioritized by where they can move.
- Win organizational support — manage the endorsement process with unions, community organizations, and advocacy groups, from questionnaires through announcement.
- Build constituency tables — stand up and staff advisory councils and leadership tables for key constituencies.
- Create visibility — plan constituency events, roundtables, and community moments for the Attorney General and surrogates, coordinated with scheduling and regional teams.
- Develop the surrogate bench — identify and prepare community leaders to carry the campaign’s message in their own communities and media.
- Partner with communications — work with the communications team on community and ethnic media, translated materials, and constituency-specific message moments.
What We're Looking For
Required
- Experience in coalitions, constituency, or community organizing roles on campaigns or in advocacy organizations
- Demonstrated relationships-first approach and cultural fluency across diverse communities
- Experience managing endorsement processes or organizational partnerships
- Strong event planning and project management skills
- Ability to work evenings and weekends and travel statewide
Preferred
- Existing networks among New York's community or advocacy organizations
- Experience working with community and ethnic media
- Fluency in a language other than English (Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, Haitian Creole, Bengali, Russian, or Yiddish especially welcome)
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $8,000/mo + $1,000/mo healthcare stipend.
This is a full-time, cycle-length position running through November 2026.
How to Apply
Send a resume and a short note on why you want this job to jsepulveda@jamesforny.com with the subject line “Coalitions Manager — Constituencies.” Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; early applications are encouraged.
Equal Opportunity
James for NY is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a staff that reflects the diversity of New York, and we encourage applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, veterans, and members of all faith communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability.