Civic Engagement and Voter Protection Manager at Democratic National Committee – Washington, District of Columbia

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Position Summary:

The Democratic Party is committed to expanding voting access and ensuring that every eligible voter can cast a ballot and have it counted. The right to vote is fundamental — it is the right that protects and expands all other rights. The Civic Engagement and Voter Protection department is a highly productive team at the DNC, and it is aggressively committed to these goals.

The Voter Protection Civic Engagement Manager is an experienced, energetic voter protection professional who will be a driving force in maintaining national voter protection programming. These programs include: national voter registration and re-registration programs, the DNC National Voter Assistance Hotline, volunteer recruitment and engagement, state-level program support and development, and training.

Responsibilities:

• Help manage the DNC CEVP’s voter education efforts, including the national voter education hotline, the production of voter education materials, and the management of our Volunteer Research Manager and Volunteer National Voter Assistance Hotline Manager.
• Oversee DNC CEVP’s training and resources programs, including producing presentations, templates, best practices, and other resources that help guide state teams.
• Help manage the overall workflow of the department, ensuring that all work is being completed and that the team is functioning cohesively
• Utilize organizing techniques to accomplish voter protection goals, which may include working with volunteers, training volunteers and staff, and developing voter education programs;
• Develop programs, produce reports, and translate research and data findings developed at the national-level into products that are useful to state voter protection and organizing teams;
• Represent the department and the DNC when necessary for programming and events;
• Collaborate with internal DNC departments and external partners to ensure the seamless coordination and execution of planned projects; and
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the department and the DNC's mission.
• Other duties as assigned to support the department and the DNC's mission.

Skills:

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals, and skills to develop and maintain long-lasting collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.
• Extraordinary attention to detail as well as project management, organizational, and time management skills. Project management certifications are a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a track record of effectively engaging with senior stakeholders at both state and national levels.
• Strong problem-solving acumen, with demonstrated ability to identify issues quickly, analyze problems, and determine effective solutions.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and situations to fit short and long-term organizational needs.

Qualifications:

• Prior regional, deputy, state, or national voter protection staff experience or at least 2 years of experience working on voter protection or related electoral issues; experience interpreting laws, policies, and procedures is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced organization.
• Knowledge of and experience working with national, state, and local organizational stakeholders engaged in electoral strategies and programs.
• Proficiency and comfort with LBJ, VAN/Votebuilder, and Google Workspace.
• Strong commitment and passion in advancing the Democratic agenda, strengthening the Democratic Party, and winning elections.

To apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter. The cover letter should:

1) showcase your interest in and vision for this position;

2) share your unique skill sets and qualifications;

3) highlight the requirements listed above.

Salary: The starting salary for the Civic Engagement and Voter Protection Manager position is $75,000.00, on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

This is a full-time, exempt position, that may require work on weekends. This position is in the bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local-500.

Due to federal campaign finance rules, only U.S. citizens or U.S. green card holders are eligible for this role. See 52 U.S.C. 30121; 11 C.F.R. 110.20(i).

The Democratic National Committee (DNC), is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DNC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DNC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

Benefits:

• The DNC offers a generous benefit package, including:
• Generous paid time off, including federal holidays and open leave
• Health and dental insurance for employee and dependents; 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee
• Supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase
• Up to a 5% employer match DNC 401(k) plan
• Pre-tax flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents