Democracy Program Manager

WE'RE HIRING! DEMOCRACY PROGRAM MANAGER

Reports to: Katie Wright, Executive Director 

Position Type: Full-time, salaried

Salary: $60,000-$70,000 + benefits

Deadline to Apply: Priority deadline November 30, 2026; rolling applications accepted

TO APPLY

Submit a cover letter and resume to admin@utahdonorcollaborative.com. In your cover letter, please address how your experience matches the key responsibilities and required skills outlined below. Your response must address the following questions:

• What experience do you have with legislative advocacy or policy work?

• What experience do you have managing coalitions or building partnerships?

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you a skilled policy advocate with a passion for democracy reform? Utah Donor Collaborative is seeking a Democracy Program Manager to lead our democracy-focused work at both the legislative and research levels. This is a unique dual-track role: part legislative strategist and coalition leader, part policy researcher and reform architect.

On the legislative side, you will track and advance democracy-related bills — including judicial independence, primary reform, and vote-by-mail — and manage the Let Utah Vote Coalition, serving as a credible and public-facing advocate with the Utah Legislature. On the research side, you will lead longer-horizon thinking about large-scale electoral reform, including serving as a liaison for initiative-related efforts and helping chart the next major ballot measure. This is an opportunity to shape Utah’s democratic future from the inside out — working at the intersection of politics, policy, and civic infrastructure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Policy Issue Education

• Track, analyze, and educate the public on democracy-related legislation, including bills related to judicial independence, primary reform, vote-by-mail, and other electoral issues.

• Manage the Let Utah Vote Coalition, including coordinating members, facilitating shared goals and programs, and sustaining partner relationships.

• Serve as a credible, public-facing advocate with the Utah Legislature and key stakeholders.

• Build and maintain relationships with state and national partners working on democracy and electoral reform.

Research & Reform

• Lead research, education, and long-term planning on large-scale and small-scale electoral reform opportunities in Utah.

• Serve as organizational liaison for efforts related to direct democracy and lead future ballot measure research.

• Synthesize policy research and landscape analysis to inform long-term reform strategy.

• Engage funders, partners, and stakeholders around future reform efforts.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in policy analysis, bill tracking, and issue education.

• Demonstrated ability to manage coalitions or multi-stakeholder partnerships.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort being public-facing.

• Research and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex policy into an accessible strategy.

• Grassroots advocacy experience.

• Adaptable and comfortable operating with some ambiguity and autonomy.

• Experience cultivating and managing national partnerships is a plus.

ABOUT UTAH DONOR COLLABORATIVE 

Utah Donor Collaborative works with a generous group of inspired and proud members and investors who care about Utah. Together, we build political power and the required infrastructure to transform Utah into a state where justice and opportunity are accessible to everyone.

HIRING STATEMENT

Utah Donor Collaborative does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, class, status as a veteran, status as an individual with a disability, incarceration or conviction history, or any other protected characteristic as established under law.