Virginia Civic Engagement Table: Election Protection Manager

Virginia Civic Engagement Table:
Election Protection Manager LOCATION

VA

$65,000 - 85,000 / Yearly

Virginia Civic Engagement Table

Other

Non-Profit

To apply for this position, please submit an application by January 19th, 2025.

Who We Are

VCET is a statewide organization that serves a broad network of partners across the Commonwealth. We envision a multi‑racial democracy in Virginia where the full diversity of the Commonwealth is actively participating, representing, and transforming our democracy; where white supremacy is being actively dismantled, people of color, working families, and impacted communities are thriving in a just economy and leading healthy lives.

We work towards our vision by cultivating a diverse and progressive leadership pipeline in Virginia, driving collaboration among partners through equitable and inclusive relationships, and growing shared capacity and resources for the progressive movement infrastructure in the Commonwealth. VCET is a nonpartisan, 501c3 organization dedicated to fostering greater civic engagement in Virginia.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we make a particular effort to recruit people with historically marginalized identities to apply for open positions. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established under law.

What You’ll Do

With supervision from the Director of Civic Engagement, the Election Protection Manager will be responsible for overseeing VCET’s programmatic efforts to build a more inclusive democracy in the Commonwealth. Some of these initiatives include our work anchoring coalitions such as the Virginia Election Protection Coalition, the Right to Vote Coalition, and Virginia Counts. In this role, the Election Protection Manager will be largely responsible for supporting the programmatic efforts and objectives of the coalitions, leading voter education & democracy advocacy efforts, and running our volunteer field program for election days.

Election Protection (50%)

• Oversee Voter Advocate & Legal Advocate field program activities such as volunteer recruitment, protocol development, trainings, stipend distribution, database maintenance, etc.
• Ensure the timely distribution of all Election Protection materials including volunteer packets and yard signs
• Update and maintain a database of polling locations & closures, ballot drop boxes, early voting sites, and other relevant information
• Update and maintain external programmatic websites & volunteer portals, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for volunteers and the general public
• Convene & lead VCET’s Election Protection Coalition, providing a space for partner organizations and external stakeholders, such as regular meetings and occasional convenings, to share resources and information, as well as make strategic recommendations or decisions
• Collaborate with national, statewide and local organizations to develop and implement annual programming

Advocacy (25%)

• Lead statewide voter education efforts, including but not limited creation of materials, toolkits, and other assets as needed
• Maintain relationships with local registrars and elected officials
• Monitor State Board of Elections meetings and disseminate information to coalition partners
• Lead advocacy efforts with local registrars as well as state agencies and the General Assembly
• Maintain and update VCET’s bill tracker during Virginia’s legislative session(s)
• Review relevant legislation and distribute summaries, recommend coalition positions, and provide public comments during the legislative process
• Maintain and utilize a working knowledge of significant developments, new laws, trends and best practices, including monitoring and keeping up to date with Virginia current events and legislative updates

Election Crisis & Sabotage Response (15%)

• Convene Virginia’s Election Crisis & Sabotage Response working group
• Support…