Copper State Victory: Deputy Voter Protection Director (Election Administration)

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Copper State Victory–the 2026 Coordinated Campaign to elect Arizona Democrats–is seeking a Deputy Voter Protection Director for Election Administration to support management of the statewide voter access and protection program. Arizona is a pivotal battleground state in 2026, from protecting our last line of defense in Governor Katie Hobbs, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, and Attorney General Kris Mayes to flipping the state Legislature and key red-to-blue congressional seats. Joining the CSV team means being a part of the premier offensive line for Arizona Democrats up and down the ballot.

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The Deputy Voter Protection Director for Election Administration will work closely with the Voter Protection Director to monitor and expand access for voters across Arizona. They will be responsible for building and sustaining political and strategic relationships with the appropriate county election officials, and will be a resource for legal and strategic action against efforts aimed at disenfranchising voters. The ideal candidate is someone with legal or political experience, as well as strong issue spotting, problem solving, and communication skills.

Location: Phoenix, AZ

**Start Date: **May 2026

Salary: $7,500/month

Benefits: Eligible for UnitedHealthcare medical, dental, and vision plans at no premium

Hours: This position’s schedule will vary based on the needs of the campaign and point in the cycle and will require evening and weekend work over the course of the election cycle.

Status: Exempt

Travel: In-state travel

Other: This is not a union-eligible role

Responsibilities:

• Work alongside the Voter Protection Director to develop statewide voter protection programming

• Manage Coordinated voter protection staff in program execution

• Develop and maintain an understanding of Arizona voting laws and related issues

• Build positive, productive relationships with local party leadership and local election officials

• Monitor election administration at the county level, and identify, monitor, and report potential issues

• Identify opportunities to advocate to county election officials for improved election processes and ballot access

• Review and quality control external facing campaign materials

Skills & Qualifications:

• One or more previous cycles of voter protection experience on a campaign or advocacy organization is preferred

• Legal experience and/or political organizing experience is preferred, J.D. a plus

• Strong cross-team communication and organizational skills in order to support communication with CSV staff, county election officials, and partner organizations

• Proven time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in order to meet deadlines

• Willingness to learn and adapt to new skills and work with other team members, as well as a desire to thrive in a fast-paced work environment

• Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Suite programs

• Spanish or other language fluency a plus

Copper State Victory (CSV), is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. CSV is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran's status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.