Voter Protection Election Administration Associate
Democratic Party of Georgia
The Democratic Party of Georgia (DPG) is seeking a Voter Protection Election Administration Associate. This is a full-time paid position.
About the Democratic Party of Georgia Voter Protection Program: The mission of the Voter Protection Program is to ensure that every eligible Georgia voter can vote, that every eligible vote is counted, and that election results are certified.
What You’ll Do:
The Election Administration Associate will support the operations of the Georgia Democrats’ Election Administration Program, which recruits, engages, and supports volunteers and Democratic county committees who monitor local election administration and processes. This program also advocates for policies that mitigate hurdles to voting, seeks to expand voting opportunity, and organizes appropriate and locally-informed responses to incidents that threaten free and fair access to the polls. This role reports to the Deputy Voter Protection Director for Election Administration.
As the Election Administration Associate, you will be expected to:
- Work alongside the Voter Protection Director and the voter protection team to implement the voter protection plan
- Support the operational and administrative aspects of Election Administration programming, including all aspects of volunteer engagement and responding to election- or voting-related incidents
- Contribute to processes around volunteer recruiting, training, managing, credentialing, and reporting
- Create resources and implement training documentation for volunteers and volunteer leaders
- Maintain voter protection volunteer data in Votebuilder, ensuring organization and data integrity
- Facilitate internal and external communication around voter protection in Georgia
- Support other voter protection team members and programs as needed, including voter contact phone banks, the voter protection Hotline, ballot cure and the poll watching program.
Who You Are:
DPG seeks candidates possessing the following qualifications:
- At least one cycle of experience in organizing on a campaign or with a voter protection program preferred but not required
- A creative approach to organizing and eagerness to try new solutions and adapt to new skills to meet ambitious goals
- Strong lens and judgment on issues of race and equity: Clearly and consistently articulates a sophisticated understanding of racial equity and structural racism as it relates to the work we do and how we operate internally at DPG. Organizes from a racial justice perspective, with emphasis on voter suppression’s disproportionate impact on communities of color
- Collaborative, able to anticipate teammates’ needs, willing to work long and irregular hours
- Demonstrates grace under pressure – thrives in a fast-paced environment, is decisive, and maintains composure and teamwork skills under pressure.
- Proven time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in order to meet deadlines
- Proficiency in Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Drive, Docs, Forms, Slides, Meet) and Votebuilder or a willingness to learn these and other technological tools
- Committed to Democratic values and electing Democrats in Georgia!
Other Details:
Location: Within Georgia
Salary: $5,000 / month
Benefits: Medical, vision, and dental
Reports to: Deputy Voter Protection Director for Election Administration
Application and Interview Procedure:
To apply, please email your resume to [email protected]. Use “Voter Protection Election Administration Associate Application” in the subject line. This role will be open to apply until the position is filled.
The DPG believes our diversity on staff is our strength and we encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds—including race, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, parenting status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability or veteran status—to apply.