Voting Rights Advocacy Coordinator

About the Role

LatinoJustice PRLDEF seeks a dynamic, creative, and committed advocate and organizer to further its goals in voting rights and election protection in the Southeast Region. This full-time position is based in the Southeast Region (ideally Florida or Georgia) and involves travel throughout Florida, Georgia, and other priority states. The role operates under a hybrid work model, with 60% flexible remote work and regional/local travel as required. The start date is on or after January 4, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Identify states and local jurisdictions in the Southeast ripe for progressive voting rights legislation and vulnerable to voter repressive legislation, then formulate and execute advocacy campaigns and community education.
• Build and maintain relationships with coalitions, election protection tables, organizations, community stakeholders, academics, and thought leaders in the Southeast region.
• Provide training and workshops on legislative processes and related topics, especially during legislative sessions.
• Represent LatinoJustice at conferences, meetings, rallies, hearings, and community events.
• Engage in legislative advocacy activities before state and local legislative bodies.
• Advocate for priority voting rights bills by convening supporters and testifying in support of or opposition to relevant legislation.
• Create content for social media platforms and develop voting rights-related social media toolkits.
• Guide and participate in the Cada Voto Cuenta bilingual election protection program in Southeast Region states.
• Develop educational materials and public service announcements on voting rights and protections, ideally in Spanish, and distribute them to community-based groups.
• Work on special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with subject areas related to LatinoJustice’s mission and demonstrated commitment to social justice and civil rights.
• Minimum of five years of legislative advocacy, coalition, and community education experience.
• Strong writing skills for community education, advocacy, organizing, and policy.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead and facilitate community education and engagement meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in voting rights and election protection work, with knowledge of voting rights laws and their impact on Latine communities.
• Reliable, creative, self-motivated, and able to take initiative and work well in teams or individually.
• Ability to communicate effectively and fluently in Spanish, including creating community education and communication resources in Spanish.

Pay

The salary range for this position starts at $74,891.00 for five years of experience, determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary 403(b) retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off benefits.