New Hampshire Voting Rights Program Manager

  • America Votes
  • New Hampshire, Remote
  • Dec 16, 2020
Full time Project Manager

Job Description

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

America Votes is the coordination hub of the progressive community, leading collaborative efforts among a diverse coalition of more than 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections and protect every American’s right to vote. America Votes works nationally and in more than 20 states to provide a range of services to partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in key states. 

America Votes is committed to developing long-term roadmaps and setting critical goals for states. With an eye on redistricting and the consequences of extreme conservative gerrymanders, these efforts are essential to building progressive power in the states, session-by-session and election-by-election. 

America Votes and its partner organizations are at the heart of the progressive movement’s effort to win elections and create change. In 2020, the America Votes coalition deployed their largest-ever voter engagement and mobilization effort to reach millions of voters in states. For more information about America Votes, visit www.americavotes.org.

COMMITMENT TO RACIAL EQUITY

America Votes is committed to advancing racial equity through organizational systems and policies that are consistently tested, evaluated and updated. Some organizational priorities include:

  • Building reflective and equitable state and national networks and partnerships.
  • Increasing engagement of state-based groups building power in communities of color in the planning process.
  • Expanding the Community Power Builders program, designed to support organizations led by and working in communities of color as they emerge into the 501(c)(4) space.

America Votes sees its commitment to racial equity as an integral part of its success. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on how they see themselves contributing to America Votes’ work on advancing racial equity.

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Voting Rights Program Manager will work with a nonpartisan coalition, the NH Campaign for Voting Rights (NHCVR), to organize around key voting rights issues in the state legislature for the 2021 session. The Program Manager will bring key organizations and stakeholders together to execute the larger coalition strategy around this work that focuses on protecting access to the ballot, election administration modernization, and easing the administrative burden of election officials.

 

LOCATION

This position is based in Concord, NH but can also be remote. Due to the pandemic, most work will be virtual through March 2021. Candidates do not have to physically be in Concord, NH. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Build and manage relationships with current coalition members 
  • Grow the NHCVR coalition membership through community connection
  • Cultivate and manage a nonpartisan bank of messengers on voting issues; help coordinate and draft testimony, and train spokespeople as needed 
  • Produce weekly reports on campaign goal progress
  • Design an engagement program to: 
  • Coordinate efforts with state and national organizations participating in aligned efforts, including local election administrator-led efforts
  • Participate in weekly coalition calls with state voting coalition partners and national partners to report on progress
  • Gather, organize, and communicate to local and national partners all necessary information about voting rights efforts, training plans, challenges, needs, opportunities, etc. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

  • 3-5 years of organizing, nonprofit, or government experience 
  • Respect for local organizations, election officials, leaders, and programs
  • Experience working with underrepresented and/or historically marginalized communities, preferably in campaign or organizing settings
  • Experience managing strong volunteer engagement programs 
  • Excellent communication and time management skills, with attention to detail
  • Team player with strong interpersonal skills and sound judgment
  • Familiarity with New Hampshire election administration
  • Candidates must have a willingness and aptitude to seek out and learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments 
  • Must be a self-starter willing to work irregular hours as needed and to travel as needed
  • Positive attitude and a sense of humor

PREFERRED

  • Experience working with election administration officials 
  • Knowledge of and experience with New Hampshire political and community organization landscape

COMPENSATION

This position runs through July 31, 2021 with a potential to extend. Salary is commensurate with experience, $5,200 - $5,700 per month. Benefits for this position include health, dental and vision insurance and paid vacation, sick days and parental leave.

 

TO APPLY

Please submit a copy of your resume, a cover letter and three references to the application form.

 

If you experience any technical difficulties with our application form, please email recruiting@americavotes.org. Please note that only applications received through the application form will be considered; please do not email us your application materials.

America Votes is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. America Votes does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law.

URL

https://americavotes.org/jobs/?job_id=cc0f1a6d-66b5-42ea-8bda-06540948c861

Salary

$5,200 - $5,700 per month