Regional Voter Protection Director at DCCC

, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Voter Protection, Election Administration, Poll Observation, Ballot Cure Programs, Volunteer Management, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Creative Thinking, Sound Judgment, Team-Oriented Attitude, Multicultural Competence, Relationship Building, Training And Advising, Analytics Support, Legislation Tracking

Industry

Political Organizations

Description

Description Reports To: Deputy Voter Protection Director Department: Voter Protection Work Location: Hybrid (WFH & DC Headquarters) Job Type: Full-Time, Salary Exempt Supervisory Responsibilities: No The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is the official national Democratic campaign committee charged with electing Democrats to the U. S. House of Representatives. The DCCC recruits Democratic candidates and supports Democratic campaigns – both challengers and Democratic incumbent Members – with a variety of services including field operations, fundraising support, communications assistance, digital strategy, research support and management consulting. The DCCC is supported by the contributions of individuals and organizations, along with Democratic Members, from throughout the country. We look for talented and hard-working professionals who are committed to electing Democrats and winning the House majority. Due to the cyclic nature of our organization, all positions are subject to separation at the end of the election cycle. Position Summary: The DCCC is hiring a Regional Voter Protection Director (RVPD) for the 2026 election cycle. The RVPD will work within regional pods and across departments to build and execute voter protection programs in target districts across the country. The RVPD will also work closely with the cure team to implement in-district ballot cure programs in close elections. Ideal candidates for this position will have experience managing voter protection programs at a state party and experience remotely managing large volunteer programs. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. Responsibilities: Build relationships with existing state voter protection staff to ensure effective communication between state parties and other partners regarding voter protection Develop district specific voter protection plans that strategize best use of election administration, poll observation and ballot cure programs Support the Analytics team in the creation and implementation of paths to victory for all DCCC target districts Work with attorneys to track legislation, rules, and guidance that could have an impact on the election or voting experience and provide DCCC staff and Campaigns with timely updates Travel to priority counties to establish relationships with local election officials Establish a communication pipeline with elections officials to facilitate early and frequent contact around relevant election administration developments Become the subject matter expert to DCCC staff on all relevant voting rights issues and election administration developments within your assigned states Build and manage poll observer programs in target districts from recruitment and training pipelines to boiler room management and LBJ scheduling/assignments Collaborate with the cure team, Analytics, attorneys, state parties, and targeted campaigns to prepare for ballot cure, ballot counting, and related close election activities Advise and train Organizing and Engagement staff, as necessary, around voter registration, vote by mail, new election laws, and expanded opportunities to vote before Election Day Work across departments to ensure interdepartmental communication and collaboration Requirements 1+ cycle(s) as a Voter Protection Director for a state party/coordinated campaign, or 2+ cycles working on political campaigns in a voter protection capacity Experience with VAN and LBJ Experience coaching and managing volunteers Experience helping building election administration and/or poll observer programs Experience volunteering or working on political campaigns in 3 or more different states is a plus Ties to any of the following states is a plus: Arizona, California, Iowa, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, New York, Nebraska, Nevada, Texas, Virginia Candidates must be able to demonstrate creative thinking, sound judgment, a strong work ethic and a competitive spirit. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent organizational, management, and interpersonal skills A positive, team-oriented attitude Proactively fosters an inclusive atmosphere and commitment to equal employment opportunities Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant and productive ways Personal and professional commitment to promoting and investing in cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability. Proven interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships with staff at all levels Why You Should Work Here: We recognize and reward hard work Learn, develop, and hone professional skills related to running and operating multi-dimensional political campaigns and the operating systems that support the campaigns Experience working with the largest Democratic battlefield, containing numerous highly competitive campaigns in diverse districts across the nation Opportunities to expand your network and engage with policy makers, political candidates, Democratic Party leaders and a diverse team of professionals and colleagues Gain experience in cross-team interaction and exposure to other functions and departments within the DCCC Equity and inclusion are core values actively integrated into decisions made at Senior Team and Department levels Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision plans with premiums fully paid for by DCCC Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and Life Insurance fully paid for by DCCC More than 25 days of paid time off (which includes federal holidays, time off around the holidays, vacation, and sick days) Paid parental leave Fertility and growing family support with $10,000 subsidiary paid by DCCC Pet Insurance Discount Up to 6% retirement employer match contribution Long-term Disability fully paid for by DCCC Monthly mobile phone stipend Monthly metro benefits (for employees located in the DC metro area only) Gym Access (for employees located in the DC metro area only) Capital Bikeshare Discount (for employees located in the DC metro area only) Employee Assistance Program Employee Resource Groups Diversity Mission Statement: The diversity mission of DCCC is for DCCC to reflect the diversity of the country, which strengthens the core mission of electing House Democrats. To that end, DCCC strives to create an inclusive environment that cultivates and supports equal employment opportunities at every organizational level, including its staff, candidates, vendors, and contractors. Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy: DCCC prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), religion, age, disability, actual or perceived gender identity or expression, weight, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, economic status, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. DCCC is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.

Responsibilities

The Regional Voter Protection Director will build and execute voter protection programs in target districts and work closely with the cure team for ballot cure programs. They will also establish communication with local election officials and develop district-specific voter protection plans.