Student Turnout Projects: Voter Access Associate

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Wisconsin residents will be voting again this Spring in a number of elections at the state and local level. Statewide elections for the Supreme Court and Superintendent will be on the ballot in addition to a number of local municipal elections.

The majority on Wisconsin’s State Supreme Court is also once again on the ballot. And, the past year has shown how consequential the court’s role is in protecting the rights and freedoms of Wisconsinites. Since 2023, they have:

• Ordered new state legislative maps to be drawn to combat our previous Un-democratic gerrymandered maps that gave Republicans 70% of the state senate and 61% of the state assembly, despite the tight statewide margins

• Restored the use of ballot drop boxes for the 2024 election

• Ruled against Act 10, an Anti-union law that eviscerated public sector unions and the right to organize

In the near future, the Justices will release their ruling on the constitutionality of Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban.

For all of these elections, it’s important that the over 300,000 college voters in Wisconsin are educated and aware of these spring elections.

Building on work started during the April 2023 Supreme Court Election and in the 2024 election, we’re building a scrappy and innovative team that will organize and inspire thousands of college students to vote in the upcoming Spring elections, including the Supreme Court Election.

What Will You Do?

The Voter Access Associate will play a crucial role in managing and implementing voter outreach initiatives, coordinating voter education programs, and working directly with communities, universities, organizations, and election administrators to address and overcome barriers to voting. The role will start in early February and run through April 15. This position will be based in Madison, Wisconsin and requires a significant amount of in-person work.

The Voter Access Associate will work closely with the Deputy State Director to:

• Develop and deliver educational workshops and materials about voting rights, election procedures, and deadlines. Create engaging content for digital and print media to inform students about the importance of voting and how to participate.

• Address voter access issues and provide solutions to overcome obstacles faced by students.

• Provide campus organizers and student fellows with specific information and guidelines for voting on their campus in a clear and concise manner.

• Proactively manage voter access issues for students with voter protection and access work.

• All other duties as assigned.

Who Are You?

A successful candidate for this role will:

• Previous experience in voter outreach, voter protection, community organizing, or a related field is preferred.

• Strong understanding of voting rights and election processes. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

• Passionate about civic engagement, highly motivated, and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.