Description
About New Era Colorado:
New Era aims to build a youth movement that fights for a common vision of the world: one that centers equality, prosperity, love, and joy. A vision where everyone is treated fairly, has their basic needs met, and can thrive. Young people are the most affected by the challenges and issues we face today and have the capacity to dream bigger, designing solutions for
this future. And yet, young people are often shut out from the halls of power and ignored by elected officials. That’s why at New Era, we organize young people to participate in the political process, develop as leaders, and find a political home. Since our founding in 2006, we’ve registered more than 250,000 young people to vote and consistently turn out those registrants at one of the highest rates in the country. We’ve won critical protections for student loan borrowers, played a key role in ballot measure campaigns to protect abortion rights and climate, enacted voter preregistration for 16- and 17-year-olds, advocated for key improvements to our voting systems, and more. Get to know us: Website | Facebook | Instagram. New Era Colorado Foundation and New Era Colorado Action Fund are hiring a Deputy Director to lead statewide organizing, political advocacy, and youth engagement programs across Colorado.
The Deputy Director will work closely with the Executive Director to develop and implement strategic plans, oversee program leadership teams, and advance campaigns that build political power for young Coloradans.
This leadership role involves managing organizing, communications, policy, and political programs; coordinating voter engagement and Get Out the Vote (GOTV) efforts; developing legislative and local campaign strategies; and strengthening relationships with progressive organizations and community partners.
The ideal candidate has experience in grassroots organizing, political campaigns, or advocacy, along with strong strategic planning, team management, and coalition-building skills.
Position Details
🏢 Organization: New Era Colorado Foundation and New Era Colorado Action Fund
💼 Position: Deputy Director
📍 Location: Denver, Colorado – In-person work required, with occasional statewide travel
💰 Salary: $93,000–$98,000 annually
⏰ Employment: Full-Time, Permanent, Exempt
🎯 Experience: Background in grassroots organizing, political campaigns, advocacy, and team leadership
🗳️ Key Responsibilities: Program strategy, statewide organizing, GOTV campaigns, legislative advocacy, political engagement, communications, and staff management
🤝 Required Skills: Strategic planning, inclusive leadership, campaign management, coalition building, and knowledge of Colorado politics
💻 Preferred Skills: Experience with VAN, EveryAction, or ThruTalk
🎁 Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance (85% employer-paid premiums), 3% SIMPLE IRA employer match, wellness and professional development stipends, technology stipend, transit pass, paid leave, and sabbatical eligibility
🚀 Ideal Start Date: January 4, 2027
📅 Application Deadline: Priority deadline: November 13, 2026; applications accepted until the position is filled
📄 Application Requirements: Resume and cover letter
🎓 Education: No formal degree required