We are looking for a collaborative and strategic Director, State Election Protection Program to lead our election protection programs in Georgia and Wisconsin, and support programs in other states as needed.Thisrole willcollaboratewithteamsacrosstheorganizationaswellas with many of our state-based coalition partners.
This is a full-time, temporary role starting August 1, 2026and ending February 5, 2027. This role will reporttotheSeniorVicePresident,States,andisremoteanywherewithinthelower48 United States(with a preference for someone whocan workin both Central and Eastern time zones),and an expectation to travel 4-5days per month.
Responsibilities
Leadour2026electionprotectionfield programs in Georgia and Wisconsin
Lead the development and execution of election protection plans in alignment with our strategy for the November election for our teams in Georgia and Wisconsin
As needed, lead state coalition meetings and working groups to drive our strategy forward
Act as a spokesperson for Common Cause, including representing the organization in coalition spaces, speaking to the media, participating in partner events, and other activities
Develop a strategy to regularly communicate our work to funders and coalitions
Buildandmaintainstrongrelationshipswithcriticalvotingandelection coalition(s)partners
Support in state coalitions
Act as a representative for Common Cause in national coalitions
Support cross-state learning between Election ProtectionOrganizers and progress toward goals
Convene and lead sessions for staff across the organization on cross-state learning and best practices
With states Vice Presidents and the Election Protection team, monitor and assess the effectiveness of state programs to ensure we reach our goals
Create reports for coalition partners and funders
Team Management:
Manage election protection organizers in Georgia and Wisconsin: set goals in partnership with state teams and state Vice Presidents, and coach Election Protection organizers as needed toward their goals
Promote collaboration between state teams and other teams across the organization, ensuring coordination and alignment on shared work and priorities
Other duties as assigned
You will thrive in this role if you have:
A strong commitment to Common Cause’s nonpartisan mission and to advancing civil rights through our pro-democracy agenda
A track record of working collaboratively with others, with the ability to build rapport, trust, and credibility with multiple stakeholders with diverse interests
Ability to navigate organizational and power dynamics, respectfully navigate conflict while maintaining your values, and influence others to adopt changes to meet common goals
Ability to compel action through both written and verbal communication, including distilling complex concepts for a broad audience, and to differentiate communications as needed for various audiences
Innovative and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to navigate through ambiguity to achieve goals, and a resourceful approach to solve problems
A commitment to equity in the goals of your work and in how you work with others
Openness to feedback and awareness of your own strengths and areas for growth
Familiarity with office productivity tools including Microsoft Office and Zoom
The following is required:
Experience managing coalitions or groups that represent stakeholders with diverse interests to achieve a goal
Demonstrated knowledge of the unique aspects of our national political dynamic as well as knowledge of funders and decision-makers at the national level, with a preference for candidates who have existing relationships with these people and organizations and/or for candidates with knowledge of the political dynamics or decision-makers in either Georgia or Wisconsin
Experience leading successful local- or state-level public advocacy campaigns and organizing related to democracy, elections, voting rights and civil rights
Have managed and developed a team; set strategic direction for a team, and built a unified approach to achieve goals
A track record of leading organization-wide change initiatives
Ideally you have experience with a state legislative process (policy research and analysis, legislative drafting, legislative advocacy)
Ability to travel 4-5 times per month to Georgia, Wisconsin, Washington DC, as well as potentially other locations
Willing to have a social media presence on behalf of Common Cause, including being tagged on posts and creating content on behalf of the organization (as needed, Common Cause will provide accounts for staff members to use)
Per our nonpartisan policy, Common Cause staff members may not currently be in elected office (or running for office); on the Steering Committee or Finance Committee for any political candidate; or affiliated with the leadership of a political party
Additional information about this role:
This position is classified as supervisory and therefore not included in the union-represented collective bargaining unit
Common Cause is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time; please note that if hired, you will be asked to produce documentation for authorization to work in the US
Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of any race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, income class, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status, as well as applicants who have been previously incarcerated.
Common Cause (501(c)(4)) and Common Cause Education Fund (501(c)(3)) are nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots affiliate organizations dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create an open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process.
Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Washington, DC, has members and supporters living in every congressional district in the United States, and offices in 23 states around the country.
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