Description: Location: Washington, D.C. | Reports to: Chief Advocacy Officer | FLSA Status: Exempt

About Miriam's Kitchen: Miriam's Kitchen (MK) is a mission-driven nonprofit working to end chronic homelessness in Washington, D.C. through meaningful relationships, high-quality meals, and holistic support services. Our kitchen is more than a place to prepare food—it's a community space where dignity, nourishment, and connection come together.

Position Summary

The Campaign Manager is responsible for advancing the advocacy, organizing, and communications work of The Way Home Campaign (TWHC), a broad-based coalition led by Miriam’s Kitchen and composed of nonprofit partners, community organizations, and individuals committed to ending chronic homelessness in DC.

This role supports coalition strategy implementation by managing partner engagement, coordinating advocacy and communications efforts, and supporting rapid-response and narrative-change initiatives. The Campaign Manager works closely with internal stakeholders, coalition leadership, and external partners to increase visibility, alignment, and impact across campaign efforts.

This is a full-time, grant-funded position with an anticipated duration of 12–18 months.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Coalition Engagement & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with TWHC partner organizations, community leaders, and policymakers
• Identify and engage new coalition partners, including neighborhood associations, faith-based organizations, and Business Improvement Districts (BIDs)
• Coordinate partner participation in campaign activities, meetings, and advocacy actions

Advocacy & Organizing Support

• Support the development and execution of advocacy and rapid-response strategies in partnership with coalition leadership
• Meaningfully engage individuals with lived experience of homelessness in campaign planning and implementation
• Represent Miriam’s Kitchen and TWHC at external meetings, public events, and advocacy forums

Communications & Narrative Strategy

• Contribute to campaign communications, including one-pagers, blog posts, social media content, and event materials
• Support public-facing efforts to raise awareness about the root causes of homelessness and evidence-based solutions
• Assist in implementing communications strategies that increase visibility and alignment across campaign partners

Data Tracking & Grant-Related Reporting

• Support data tracking and reporting related to campaign activities and outcomes
• Assist with documentation and reporting requirements tied to campaign funding, in coordination with internal stakeholders

Collaboration & General Support

• Partner with internal teams and coalition leadership to ensure campaign efforts are coordinated and aligned
• Participate in cross-functional planning and meetings related to advocacy and campaign strategy
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in community organizing, advocacy, policy, communications, or social justice work
• Experience related to homelessness or housing systems advocacy preferred
• Familiarity with the Washington, DC, advocacy and policy landscape preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to ending chronic homelessness and advancing housing justice
• Understanding of the structural and systemic causes of homelessness, including systemic racism
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
• Comfort navigating coalition-based work and shared leadership environments

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EEO Statement: Miriam’s Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We strongly encourage candidates from historically marginalized backgrounds to apply.