National Coordinator, Election Protection (Kentucky, Wisconsin, Ohio)
The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is one of the nation’s leading national racial justice legal organizations. Formed in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy, the Lawyers’ Committee uses legal advocacy to achieve racial justice, fighting inside and outside the courts to ensure that Black people and other people of color have the voice, opportunity, and power to make the promises of our democracy real.
Job Title: National Coordinator, Election Protection
Location: Kentucky, Wisconsin or Ohio
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role:
We're looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic National Coordinator for Election Protection and the Voting Rights Project (VRP). The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law has been at the forefront of the legal struggle to protect and defend the right to vote, and to ensure that the right is afforded equally to all. Through coordinated and integrated programs of litigation, voter protection, advocacy and education, the Voting Rights Project has had a tremendous positive impact on communities of color, low-income communities, youth, people with disabilities and other traditionally disenfranchised populations. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of experience working in elections or policy, preferably with Black communities and communities of color.
What You’ll be Doing:
- Develop and implement voter protection and voting rights initiatives in Kentucky, Wisconsin, and Ohio.
- Engage and expand state election protection coalitions.
- Support legislative advocacy by creating public education materials and drafting testimonies.
- Monitor the implementation of new voting laws.
- Educate the public about voting rules and promote the 866-OUR-VOTE Hotline.
- Recruit, train, and deploy field volunteers.
- Convene state-focused Election Protection coalition tables.
- Facilitate coalition meetings and ensure goals are met.
- Navigate relationships with national, state, and local coalition partners.
- Support the national Election Protection coalition.
- Attend meetings and respond to coalition member inquiries.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure programmatic success.
Minimum Requirements and Competencies:
- Minimum 2 years of democracy-related campaign experience, preferably in Wisconsin, Kentucky, and Ohio.
- Must reside in Kentucky, Wisconsin, or Ohio, and be committed to travel to these states' communities.
- Deep commitment to racial justice and civil rights.
- Strong problem-solving and coalition-building skills.
- Excellent communication, public speaking, writing, and editing skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Experience managing volunteers preferred.
- Familiarity with community organizing and technology infrastructure is a plus.
Ready to Make an Impact? If you are passionate about civil rights, racial justice, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, we want to hear from you. Join our mission to drive positive change and contribute to our dynamic team!
Apply Today: Be part of the force for civil rights and make a lasting impact. Submit your application to help us create a more equitable and inclusive world.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: The Lawyers’ Committee embraces diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We strongly encourage candidates of color and candidates from underrepresented communities to apply. The Lawyers’ Committee does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, personal appearance, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other status protected under law.