Director, State Election Protection Program
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Remote anywhere within the lower 48 United States, Preference for someone who can work in both Central and Eastern time zonesFull-TimeDirector
Salary116,699 - 137,917 USD per year
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Job Details
- Required Skills
- Microsoft OfficeTeam management
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience managing coalitions or groups representing diverse stakeholders.
- Proven track record leading successful local- or state-level public advocacy campaigns and organizing related to democracy, elections, voting rights, and civil rights.
- Experience managing and developing a team, setting strategic direction, and building a unified approach.
- Knowledge of national political dynamics and experience with funders and decision-makers at the national level.
- Track record of leading organization-wide change initiatives.
- Ability to compel action through written and verbal communication and navigate complex organizational dynamics.
- Ability to travel 4-5 times per month to Georgia, Wisconsin, Washington DC, and other locations.
- Willingness to maintain a social media presence on behalf of the organization.
- Must not currently hold elected office, be running for office, or be affiliated with political party leadership.
- Proficiency with office productivity tools including Microsoft Office and Zoom.
- Ideally possess familiarity with state legislative processes such as policy research or advocacy.
Responsibilities
- Lead 2026 election protection field programs in Georgia and Wisconsin.
- Develop and execute election protection plans and strategy for the November election.
- Lead state coalition meetings and working groups to drive organizational strategy.
- Act as a spokesperson for Common Cause, including media appearances and representing the organization in coalition spaces.
- Manage election protection organizers in Georgia and Wisconsin, setting goals and providing coaching.
- Monitor and assess the effectiveness of state programs in partnership with leadership.
- Develop strategy to communicate impact to funders and coalition partners.
- Convene cross-state learning sessions for staff and promote alignment across organization teams.
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