Background

Grow the Flow is an organizational affiliate of 501(c)(3) Conserve Utah Valley. We are uniting science, storytelling, and civic action to do what no community ever has before: restore its saline lake. We collaborate with farmers, faith leaders, scientists, students, and everyday Utahns to help our community understand that a healthy lake is the foundation of a thriving state. Together, we’re building the public will and political courage needed to secure lasting water policy, restore natural balance, and ensure that Great Salt Lake—and the people who depend on it—endure. 

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic, politically savvy, and relationship-driven Campaign Manager to lead our efforts to build the political will necessary to restore Great Salt Lake. We approach this work like a political campaign—and our candidate is Great Salt Lake.

The Campaign Manager will develop and implement Grow the Flow’s political and organizing strategy, connecting government relations, coalition building, grassroots organizing, and communications into a coordinated effort to advance meaningful change.

Working closely with Grow the Flow staff, the Campaign Manager will cultivate relationships with policymakers, influential stakeholders, and community leaders across Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and the United States. The ideal candidate understands how to build broad coalitions, navigate complex political landscapes, and turn public support into meaningful political action.

We are a growing organization, and you will be entering a workplace centered around collaboration, self-starting, and a team deeply motivated by our mission.

Type of work

32-40 hours, largely remote work week 

Due to the nature of our work, candidates residing in the Great Salt Lake watershed with a personal interest in our cause will be prioritized. The position is remote with frequent in-person events for internal growth and community engagement. Work hours are generally flexible, though there are frequent deadlines and internal schedules that must be prioritized, but an employee’s actual work schedule can be worked out by mutual agreement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive political campaign strategy to advance Great Salt Lake restoration.
• Work with Grow the Flow executive team leaders, staff, and interns to establish political and campaign goals and key success metrics.
• Identify key political opportunities, decision-makers, stakeholders, and constituencies necessary to achieve the campaign goals.
• Coordinate government relations, organizing communications and stakeholder engagement to ensure all efforts support shared campaign objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, government agencies, legislative staff, and other influential decision-makers.
• Identify opportunities to advance legislation, funding, administrative action, and other policy solutions that support Great Salt Lake restoration.
• Develop and maintain relationships with high-level stakeholders across Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and the United States.
• Build partnerships with leaders in agriculture, business, government, conservation, public health, recreation, academia, and other sectors.
• Expand the movement beyond traditional environmental constituencies to build broad, lasting support for restoration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in political campaigns, government relations, public affairs, issue advocacy, coalition building, community organizing, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing political, advocacy, or organizing strategies.
• Experience building relationships with elected officials, government leaders, influential stakeholders, and diverse community organizations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to emerging political opportunities.
• Familiarity with Utah’s political landscape and government institutions preferred.
• Knowledge of or interest in water policy, environmental issues, and the challenges facing Great Salt Lake.
• A personal commitment to restoring Great Salt Lake and building the broad public and political support necessary to make it happen.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting Salary: $60,000 (negotiable based on experience)
• Flexible work schedule emphasizing performance and task completion over hours logged
• 20% benefits to cover health insurance, remote work costs, tax withholding, and other expenses at the employees discretion
• Flexible time off dependent on Director approval
• Paid holidays