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. For more information about America Votes, visit www.americavotes.org.
America Votes is committed to advancing racial equity through organizational systems and policies that are consistently tested, evaluated and updated. Some organizational priorities include:
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.
America Votes is seeking a highly motivated self-starter to serve as the Wisconsin Voting Rights Program Manager as a part of a growing team focused on voting rights in Wisconsin. This position will require flexibility, creativity, and a sense of humor.
The Voting Rights Program Manager will work with the America Votes coalition, the Wisconsin Voting Rights Coalition (WVRC), and the Wisconsin Municipal Clerks Working Group (WMCWG) to organize municipal clerk engagement, recruitment, training, and other relevant voting rights issues. The Program Manager will build relationships with municipal clerks, and some mayors and council members and other government leaders responsible for election administration. The Program Manager will bring key organizations and stakeholders together to execute the larger coalition strategy around this work that focuses on municipal clerks and their role in Wisconsin elections. This position may require a lobbyist registration. This position runs through December 31, 2022.
This position is based in Wisconsin with regular meetings expected in Madison and Milwaukee and may require travel around the state. America Votes has offices located in DC and CO, FL, GA, MI, MN, NC, NH, NM, NV, OH, PA, and WI. America Votes is currently working remotely, however if you are based in a state with an America Votes office, a hybrid approach may be possible depending on local guidance.
This position runs through December 2022 with the potential to extend. The salary will be between $5,300 - $6,000 per month, depending on the applicant's experience. Benefits for this position include health, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation, paid sick days, and parental leave, as well as 401(K) after six months of continuous service with the organization.
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. People of color, LGBTQ candidates, individuals with disabilities, and neurodivergent individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
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America Votes is the coordination hub of the progressive community. We lead collaborative efforts among a diverse coalition of over 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections, and protect every American’s right to vote. Our organization works nationally and in more than 20 states to provide a range of services to our partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in key states. For more information about America Votes, visit our website at www.americavotes.org.