Deputy Voter Protection Director

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with management of our volunteer-driven election administration program, including recruiting and training volunteer liaisons to build relationships with county auditors; monitoring liaison reporting systems and issue-resolution processes by implementing strong and consistent data practices; assist in efforts to expand voting access across priority counties.
• Communicate directly with county auditors and other election officials as needed to address voting and election issues and advocate for timely pro-voter resolutions to issues.
• Prepare regular reports for national partners.
• Assist with the planning and execution of poll observer and boiler room operations for early voting and election day.

Skills and Qualifications

• We are seeking someone who is highly motivated to get Democrats elected and defend democracy – a strategic and creative problem-solver who is eager to work diligently and collaboratively to create meaningful and lasting change for Iowans.
• JD strongly preferred.
• One or more cycles of campaign experience working in a voter protection or organizing role, or some combination of comparable political, voter protection, organizing, advocacy or nonprofit experience.
• Experience using LBJ, VAN/Votebuilder, Google Suite products.
• Strong communication and organizational skills to facilitate communication with staff, county election officials, volunteers and partner organizations.
• Proven time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in order to meet deadlines.

Compensation and Location

• Salary $7000 per month with health benefits.
• This position is full time and based in Des Moines, Iowa.

Contact Information

To apply please send a resume and three references to apowell@iowademocrats.org. Please contact apowell@iowademocrats.org for any accommodations you need for the application and interview process.