Deputy Director of Voter Protection

Description:

Reports To: Director of Litigation and Voter Protection

Department: Voter Protection

Work Location: Hybrid (WFH & DC Headquarters)

Job Type: Full-Time, Salary Exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Position Summary: The DCCC is hiring a Deputy Director of Voter Protection for the 2024 election cycle. This person will work closely with the Director of Litigation & Voter Protection to help craft the vision for voter protection at the DCCC this cycle. The Deputy Director will hire and manage 5 Regional Voter Protection Directors (RVPDs) that will cover competitive races across the country. Ideal candidates for this position will have experience managing a team and creating a voter protection plan. In addition, familiarity with post-voting work as well as an ability to understand the legal landscape as it relates to elections is a plus.

Responsibilities Include:

• Hire and manage 5 Regional Voter Protection Directors (RVPDs)
• Draft voter protection plan templates for RVPDs to use to outline district specific programs
• Create, implement and oversee a national poll observer program
• Build and facilitate relationships between state parties, state voter protection directors and RVPDs to ensure streamlined communication regarding voter protection work
• Track legislation, rules, guidance that could have an impact on the election or voting experience
• Contribute to the Quarterly Newsletter on Voting Rights
• Work with the Organizing team, Data team, and other Deputy Directors to ensure interdepartmental communication and collaboration
• Become familiar with all ongoing redistricting litigation and be a resource to other departments
• Establish structures for registering voters, educating voters on new laws, and expanding opportunities to vote before Election Day
• Create systems that facilitate early and frequent contact with local election administrators
• Develop an integrated legal/political/organizing/comms rapid response system to monitor and resolve voter suppression efforts
• Work closely with the Deputy for Post Election to ensure congressional campaigns are ready in the event of a close election
• Help gather facts and information for voting rights related litigation

Requirements:

• 2+ cycles or 3+ years experience working on political campaigns in a voter protection capacity or comparative experience working with community, advocacy or electoral organizations with success in developing and winning campaigns
• Law school graduate is preferred but not required
• Experience coaching and managing staff
• Experience helping build or implement voter education and poll observer programs
• Ability to simplify complexity, think strategically, and anticipate problems
• Strong writing and communications skills are required.
• Familiarity with election law is preferred but subject matter expertise is not required.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate creative thinking, sound judgment, a strong work ethic and a competitive spirit.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational, management, and interpersonal skills
• A positive, team-oriented attitude
• Draws from team members’ strengths, empowering them to maximize their talents; contributes where needed to achieve and exceed goals; mentors and guides colleagues with regular feedback and recognition; clearly lays out vision and expectations to the team
• Proactively fosters an inclusive atmosphere and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant and productive ways
• Personal and professional commitment to promoting and investing in cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability.
• Proven interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships with staff at all levels

Why You Should Work Here:

• We recognize and reward hard work
• A high-quality benefit package for all eligible employees that includes:
• More than 25 days of paid time off (which includes federal holidays, time off around the holidays, vacation, and sick days)
• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance where 100% of the monthly premium is paid for by DCCC for employees, families, and dependents/partners.
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and Life insurance provided to all DCCC employees, paid for fully by DCCC.
• Up to 6% retirement employer match contribution
• Monthly mobile phone stipend
• Monthly metro benefits (for employees located in the DC region only)
• Gym Access (for employees located in the DC region only)
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing, dynamic national political committee working to sustain the Democratic congressional majority to advocate on issues America cares about most.
• Learn, develop, and hone professional skills related to running and operating multi-dimensional political campaigns and the operating systems that support the campaigns.
• Experience working with the largest Democratic battlefield, containing numerous highly competitive campaigns in diverse districts across the nation.
• Opportunities to expand your network and engage with policy makers, political candidates, Democratic Party leaders and a diverse team of professionals and colleagues.
• Gain experience in cross-team interaction and exposure to other functions and departments within the DCCC.
• Equity and inclusion are actively integrated into decisions made at Senior Team and Department levels regarding hiring, contracting, and political strategy
• Professional Development programming dedicated to personal and professional growth beyond the 2024 election cycle)

About the DCCC:

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is the official national Democratic campaign committee charged with electing Democrats to the U. S. House of Representatives. The DCCC recruits Democratic candidates and supports Democratic campaigns – both challengers and Democratic incumbent Members – with a variety of services including field operations, fundraising support, communications assistance, digital strategy, research support and management consulting. In addition, the DCCC’s Independent Expenditure supports these campaigns with television, radio, digital, and other voter contact efforts. The DCCC is supported by the contributions of individuals and organizations, along with Democratic Members, from throughout the country. We look for talented and hard-working professionals who are committed to electing Democrats and protecting the House majority.

Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy:

DCCC prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), religion, age, disability, actual or perceived gender identity or expression, weight, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, economic status, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. DCCC is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment

DCCC’s equal opportunity policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of DCCC, including opportunity for employment and treatment as a DCCC employee, as well as opportunities for vendors to contract with DCCC. DCCC is committed to building a staff that reflects the diverse communities that make up our country and the Democratic Party. Working towards the goal of a diverse DCCC, our policy extends to both staff and vendors.

Diversity Mission Statement:

The diversity mission of DCCC is for DCCC to reflect the diversity of the country, which strengthens the core mission of electing House Democrats. To that end, DCCC strives to create an inclusive environment that cultivates and supports diversity at every organizational level, including its staff, candidates, and contractors.