Program Manager, Voter Education - American Bankers Association : Job Details

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**Job Description:**

This position will serve as primary support for the Voter Education program, assisting with execution of issue-advocacy and get-out-the-vote activities. The Program Manager will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the program, including direct responsibility for accurate record-keeping. The ideal candidate must be highly motivated with experience supporting fundraising and/or political campaigns.

**Key Responsibilities:**

+ Responsible for prompt and accurate record-keeping of contributions and expenditures; manage Voter Education CRM.

+ Support fundraising efforts, draft materials and execute logistics of solicitation campaigns and donor relationship management.

+ In partnership with the VP, help to manage external vendors with the creation and development of advertising, including reviewing collateral to ensure it meets ABAs vision and legal guidelines.

+ Manage the processing and payment of invoices and contracts; maintain budget reports.

+ Execute meeting logistics for Advisory Council meetings, donor meetings, and stakeholder presentations.

+ Perform research as it relates to elections, races, incumbents, and public polling.

+ Work with VP, counsel, accounting team and external vendors to ensure full compliance with all legal requirements, particularly those of the Federal Election Commission and IRS.

+ Draft and manage regular program communications with internal and external stakeholders.

**Qualifications:**

+ Bachelors degree

+ Minimum of two years of relevant work experience

+ Campaign and/or trade association experience

+ Fundraising support experience

+ Experience managing vendor relationships

+ Experience working with a Political Action Committee or Independent Expenditure Committee preferred

+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

+ Ability to prioritize and manage multiple issues, projects, tasks and information/requests

+ Ability to adapt quickly to a changing political environment

+ Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills

+ Ability to travel