They will be driven by American Progress’ mission to improve the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action, with the aim of not only changing the conversation, but changing the country.

This leader will think strategically about turning ideas into action, collaborating with teams across American Progress and working in coalition with other organizations in this space.

Responsibilities:

• Lead American Progress’ work to advance voting rights, which includes responding to voter suppression, sabotage, and mid-decade redistricting efforts, and promoting pro-voter and electoral system reforms.
• Work across the organization to manage American Progress’ security work as it relates to voting infrastructure, including voting machines, post-election audits, and voter registration databases.
• Develop a policy research, advocacy, and communications agenda, and actively participate in connecting the team’s work with American Progress’ cross-cutting priorities.
• Conceive of, design, research, write, and manage the distribution of a variety of written products, including reports, issue briefs, columns, and op-eds, that advance American Progress’ voting rights priorities and translate research findings for a broader audience.
• Identify opportunities to craft timely policy reports and rapid-response documents to ensure relevant participation in policy debates.
• Analyze federal and state legislative proposals, administrative policies, and regulatory changes.
• Design and conduct quantitative and qualitative research, including managing staff contributions.
• Represent American Progress with the public, media, policymakers, and other outside groups and individuals.
• Build and maintain key relationships across the democracy field, including with allied organizations and policymakers.
• Promote team priorities and work on products both inside and outside the organization.
• Keep American Progress staff updated on news and events related to relevant policy debates.
• Support American Progress’ cross-cutting work through the Structural Reform and Governance department work plans.
• Manage and support Democracy team staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements and qualifications:

• At least 7–10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; an advanced degree is a plus.
• Knowledge and experiential expertise, as well as a proven track record working on democracy issues, is required.
• Knowledge of federal policymaking and experience working with Congress and federal agencies.
• Established relationships with policymakers, advocates, stakeholders, and community leaders within Washington, D.C., and in the states are a plus.
• Excellent presentation and written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills; quantitative skills are a plus.
• Deep knowledge of election law and policy issues.
• Proven team player who works well and effectively with colleagues.
• Exceptional political instincts and experience working with coalitions.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to American Progress’ mission and goals.

American Progress provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. This position is not represented by a union. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled. No phone calls, please.

Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses from American Progress.

This is not a remote position.

Thank you for your interest in American Progress.

American Progress operates two separate nonprofit organizations to maximize the progressive agenda: the Center for American Progress and the Center for American Progress Action Fund. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “American Progress.” The Center for American Progress is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) tax-exempt research and educational institute. It undertakes research, public education and a limited amount of lobbying. The Center for American Progress Action Fund is a nonpartisan 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organization dedicated to achieving progress through action. It works to transform progressive ideas into policy through rapid-response communications, legislative action, grassroots organizing, political advocacy, and partnerships with other progressive leaders. The organizations share office space and employees.

American Progress is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is more than a commitment at American Progress—it is the foundation of what we do. American Progress recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, and all the other characteristics that make us unique.

For more information on the Center for American Progress, please go to www.americanprogress.org. For more information on the Center for American Progress Action Fund, please go to www.americanprogressaction.org.