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When We All Vote is seeking Regional/State Organizing Directors to lead volunteer engagement, voter registration, and turnout efforts at the state and local level in key areas. The Regional/State Organizing Directors will be responsible for helping craft and implement organizing efforts to build community with volunteer leaders in order to register, educate, and mobilize voters. These are temporary positions ending November 30, 2024.

When We All Vote is seeking Regional/State Organizing Directors in the following areas:

Arizona State Director

Nevada State Director

Texas/Louisiana/Mississippi/Alabama Regional Director

Michigan State Director and Regional Director (Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan)

North Carolina State Director and Regional Director (North Carolina and South Carolina)

Pennsylvania State Director and Regional Director (Pennsylvania and Maryland)

Georgia State Director and Regional Director (Georgia and Florida)

ABOUT WHEN WE ALL VOTE

When We All Vote is a leading national, nonpartisan initiative on a mission to change the culture around voting, increase participation in each and every election, and close the race and age voting gap. Created by Michelle Obama, When We All Vote brings together individuals, institutions, brands, and organizations to register new voters across the country and advance civic education for the entire family and voters of every age to build an informed and engaged electorate for today and generations to come. When We All Vote empowers supporters and volunteers to take action through voting, advocating for their rights, and holding their elected officials accountable.

ABOUT CIVIC NATION

Civic Nation is a nonprofit ecosystem for high-impact organizing and education initiatives working to build a more inclusive and equitable America. Civic Nation shifts culture, systems, and policy by bringing together individuals, grassroots organizers, industry leaders and influencers to tackle some of our nation’s most pressing social challenges. Civic Nation is home to seven national initiatives and campaigns: ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, Change Collective, It’s On Us, Online for All, SAVE On Student Debt, We The Action, and When We All Vote.

YOUR IMPACT

• Support the Director of National Organizing on execution and management of volunteers and partners (Culture of Democracy Collective and GOTV).
• Manage and support multiple projects related to developing and implementing programming for a diverse volunteer and partner audience.
• Support the management of the associated digital communities and tools.
• Develop training and educational materials for When We All Vote community around voter engagement.
• Oversee and develop a volunteer community in specific state and local key areas.
• Develop and maintain relationships with volunteer leaders within the community.
• Lead regional training and activation calls to build community and plan actions with volunteer communities.
• Identify and plan voter registration events around events specific to your region, as well as aligning with the national organizing program and collaborating with the partnerships lead for that region .
• Collaborate with team members of every When We All Vote program to ensure coordination among different teams.
• Plan and implement get-out-the-vote and party at the polls strategies in your region/state.
• Additional reasonable duties as assigned.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience
• At least 2 cycles on an electoral, issue, or civic engagement campaign in an organizing role
• Experience managing volunteers
• Experience in digital organizing and using digital organizing tools, voter registration campaigns, digital and in person voter registration, canvassing, and mobilization.
• Proficiency in excel, Google sheets, VAN or EveryAction for data tracking purposes
• Familiarity with managing online communities, such as Slack and Facebook
• Ability to work with diverse communities and individuals with varying perspectives
• Passion for volunteer relationships and community building

YOUR COMPETENCIES

• A strong commitment to When We All Vote’s mission.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems independently
• Demonstrated flexibility and openness in responding to changing work priorities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work with diverse communities and individuals with varying perspectives.
• Deep dedication to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The Washington, DC-based salary range for this position is $75,000.00 to $77,000.00 (will be adjusted for cost of labor for the incumbent's work location) annually, commensurate with experience. Our comprehensive benefits plan includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees, flexible paid time off, paid family & medical leave, access to a 401k plan, and more.

PROCESS TIMELINE

Candidates can expect the following hiring process and timeline (please note that this timeline may be subject to change):

• May 28 – June 7: First-Round Interviews: Introductory Call
• June 11 - June 18 Second-Round Interviews: Leadership & Assessment
• June 24 - June 28: Final Interviews
• Week of June 30: Hiring Decision announced

All candidates will be notified via email of the status of their application on or before the completion of the search.

TO APPLY

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume below. The cover letter, addressed to Amanda Hollowell, should be concise, compelling, and include why you would like to work for Civic Nation. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

At Civic Nation, diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly aligned with the fundamental belief that people are inherently capable but often lack opportunity. We know that a diverse workforce allows us to see problems in more nuanced ways, creating the thought leadership needed to fulfill our mission and reach our goals. Civic Nation is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.