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Director of Coalition Alignment & Governance Strategy

California, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Aug 2026

About the role

About the Working Families Party

The Working Families Party (WFP) is the progressive party for the multiracial working class, fighting for a nation that works for the many, not the few. We recruit, train, and support transformational candidates up and down the ballot — and run them to win.

We believe that no matter where we come from or what our color, most of us want the same things. We want to earn enough to thrive, not just survive, and leave a better future for our kids. We want healthy food and clean water, safe neighborhoods and a safe world. We want to be free.

The Working Families Party is regular people coming together across our differences to make a better future for us all. We’re a multiracial party that fights for workers over bosses and people over the powerful. We want an America which realizes the promise – unrealized in our history – of freedom and equality for all.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Director of Coalition Alignment & Governance Strategy is a senior leadership position responsible for ensuring strategic alignment across California Working Families Party's governance structures, regional leadership bodies, staff teams, and elected champions. This role serves as the primary bridge between the State Steering Committee, Regional Committees, elected officials, organizational partners, and staff leadership to ensure that CA WFP operates as a cohesive statewide political organization.

The Director will lead the development and implementation of California WFP's co-governance strategy, helping elected officials and movement leaders govern together around shared priorities while strengthening the party's long-term political infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be an experienced coalition builder, political strategist, facilitator, and manager who can navigate complex relationships, build alignment across diverse stakeholders, and drive execution on statewide priorities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Party Governance and Regional Alignment

Collaborate closely with the State Director, CA WFP Officers, and State Steering Committee to develop and implement statewide political, organizational, and governing strategies.

Serve as the primary staff lead for the California State Steering Committee, including agenda development, meeting facilitation, follow-up, implementation tracking, and leadership development.

Manage regional steering committees as assigned by the State Director

Staff the work of the CA WFP Officers and provide strategic support related to governance, party growth, regional alignment, and organizational development.

Ensure strong alignment between statewide priorities and Regional Committee strategies, programs, and decision-making processes.

Build systems that improve communication, coordination, accountability, and collaboration between regional and statewide leadership bodies.

Support the ongoing development of democratic governance structures that strengthen participation, accountability, and strategic decision-making across the organization.

Manage the annual dues collections from coalition members.

Coordinate communication, workflow, and strategic alignment between State Steering Committee members, Regional Committees, staff, and organizational partners.

Governance and Elected Leadership Strategy

Lead the development and execution of California WFP's statewide co-governance strategy.

Plan and execute annual statewide governance and co-governance convenings.

Support the planning and facilitation of regional governance and co-governance gatherings throughout the state.

Build and maintain strong relationships with elected officials, candidates, labor leaders, movement organizations, and coalition partners.

Coordinate regular engagement opportunities for elected officials, including statewide elected official meetings, issue-based governing discussions, and strategic planning sessions.

Develop and facilitate a monthly statewide elected officials call focused on policy priorities, governing opportunities, movement alignment, and shared strategy.

Coordinate issue-based co-governance campaigns that connect elected officials, movement organizations, and party leaders around common priorities.

Work closely with regional leadership and elected champions to establish regional co-governance tables and governing struc