Arena Careers

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Reports To: Voter Protection Director

Position Overview: The Deputy Voter Protection Director will work closely with the Voter Protection Director to implement a comprehensive plan to ensure that all eligible Nevadans who want to vote have the ability to do so. We are looking for someone with organizational and management skills, who is an effective communicator in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Deputy Voter Protection Director will lead and/or support the following areas:

• Recruit, train, and organize volunteer leaders within Nevada to serve as county liaisons, observers, and other voter protection roles;
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including election administration officials, elected officials, community leaders, and volunteers;
• Monitor developments in local election administration and lead advocacy efforts to proactively expand voting access;
• Identify and resolve obstacles encountered by voters, ranging from individual problems to those with wide-scale implications;
• Develop expertise on state voting and election administration law and collaborate closely with partners to ensure voters have easy access to accurate information on where, when, and how to vote;
• Support voter education efforts, including creating and reviewing materials and engaging with local organizations; and
• Additional duties as assigned by the Voter Protection Director.

Qualifications and Requirements

• At least 2 cycles of experience working in voter protection, and at least 1 cycle of experience working in organizing or other campaign roles with a thorough understanding of voting laws and procedures, is preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrated commitment to voting rights, voter access, and electing Democrats at every level of government.
• Experience effectively communicating complex legal and policy concepts for legal and non-legal audiences.
• Strong judgment and ability to solve problems under pressure; comfortable working in fast-paced environments with shifting timelines and priorities.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders including election officials, party leaders, volunteers, and coalition partners.
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours (nights/weekends) as Election Day approaches and during Early Vote and Election Day operations.
• Willingness to travel across Nevada; access to reliable transportation preferred.
• Proficiency with Votebuilder/NGPVAN, Google Workspace, and Excel/Google Sheets.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with Nevada is preferred, but not required.

Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please submit your resume and additional information here.

If you are unable to submit your application using the link above, please email [email protected] with your resume and 3 references with the subject line: “ Deputy Voter Protection Director – Full Name”.

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The NSDP is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The NSDP’s equal opportunity policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of the NSDP, including opportunity for employment and treatment as a NSDP employee, as well as opportunities for Consultants to contract with the NSDP. The NSDP is committed to building a staff that reflects the diverse communities that make up our state.