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Role Description

The National Coordinator of Election Protection will maintain relationships, coordinate efforts with state and local partners, recruit and deploy legal and grassroots field volunteers, oversee the 866-OUR-VOTE hotline, and manage various call centers. Additionally, this position will craft tools and materials for grassroots and coalition partners, develop outreach materials, and represent the Lawyers’ Committee at meetings and events as required.

The National Coordinator, Election Protection works under the supervision of the Manager, Campaigns and Fields Programs.

What You’ll be Doing:

• Develop and implement state-based voter protection and voting rights work in Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and other states as needed.
• Engage and expand state election protection coalitions.
• Support legislative advocacy around voting rights.
• Monitor the implementation of new voting laws or policy changes.
• Engage election officials.
• Conduct trainings for state and local partners about Election Protection and related tools.
• Educate the public about voting rules and promote the 866-OUR-VOTE Hotline.
• Recruit, train and deploy field volunteers.
• Manage local command centers in assigned states to solve voting problems.
• Convene state-focused Election Protection coalition tables, related projects and specialty voter protection campaigns and provide the necessary infrastructure for success.
• Facilitate coalition meetings, create agendas, organize resource materials, and ensure coalition stays on track to meet goals.
• Navigate relationship dynamics with national, state and local coalition partners.
• Serve as a liaison between the Election Protection Hotline and state coalitions.
• Support the work of the national Election Protection coalition and steering committee.
• Facilitate or participate in working groups.
• Attend meetings, develop and organize resource materials, and respond to inquiries from coalition members.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent 4 years work experience required.
• At least two years of experience in organizing political, nonpartisan, issue-based, or candidate campaigns on the national and/or state level.
• Demonstrated strong initiative and project management skills.
• Excellent organizational/detail-oriented skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience working with diverse coalitions and minority communities.
• Proficient in verbal and written communication. Spanish is a plus.
• Some travel required.
• Comfortable working in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Strong commitment to the mission and values of the Lawyers’ Committee.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage (medical, dental & vision).
• Parental leave.
• 403(b) contribution with employer match contributions.
• Voluntary short- and long-term disability.
• Employer paid monthly cell phone stipend.