Democracy Dollars Program Manager
The City of Oakland Public Ethics Commission (PEC) is currently recruiting for the Democracy Dollars Program Manager. This management level position is primarily responsible for overseeing implementation of Oakland’s landmark Democracy Dollars public campaign financing program. Under this Program, all eligible Oakland residents will receive four $25 vouchers, which they may contribute to the City of Oakland or Oakland Unified School District candidate of their choice. The Program is expected to launch in 2028. Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the Program Manager is responsible for developing and carrying out all policies, procedures, and logistics necessary for implementing the Program; overseeing the design and performance of technology systems to facilitate voucher redemption; planning and implementing a public education campaign to promote broad and inclusive participation in the Program; and hiring and managing all Program staff.
The Program Manager will also provide oversight over the Commission’s other regulatory programs, including its campaign finance filing officer and lobbyist disclosure filing officer programs.
The ideal candidate will have experience administering complex government programs and specific experience relating to administering programs relating to, or ensuring compliance with, laws relating to campaign finance, campaign public financing, election administration, and/or government integrity. A master’s degree or law degree, as well as a passion for government integrity and effectiveness, are strongly desired.
The PEC is an independent agency within the City of Oakland with a dual mission to “promote fairness, openness, honesty, and integrity in City government” and to “promote a more inclusive, representative, and accountable democracy in Oakland.” The Commission is responsible for enforcing Oakland’s government ethics, campaign finance, transparency, and lobbyist registration laws. The Commission also administers the City of Oakland’s public campaign financing programs to prevent corruption or its appearance and to ensure wealth, or access to networks of wealth, are not prerequisites to running for office in the City of Oakland. In 2022, the voters passed Measure W to create the Democracy Dollars Program to strengthen the City’s existing public financing programs.
Join us in our mission to uphold the values of integrity, accountability, and inclusivity within Oakland government. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply!
Salary: $149,409.72 – $183,462.00 Annually
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