Deputy Voter Protection Director presso DCCC

Description

Reports To: Voter Protection Director

Department: Voter Protection

Work Location: Hybrid (WFH & DC Headquarters)

Job Type: Full-Time, Salary Exempt 

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is the official national Democratic campaign committee charged with electing Democrats to the U. S. House of Representatives. The DCCC recruits Democratic candidates and supports Democratic campaigns – both challengers and Democratic incumbent Members – with a variety of services including field operations, fundraising support, communications assistance, digital strategy, research support and management consulting. The DCCC is supported by the contributions of individuals and organizations, along with Democratic Members, from throughout the country. We look for talented and hard-working professionals who are committed to electing Democrats and winning the House majority.

Due to the cyclic nature of our organization, all positions are subject to separation at the end of the election cycle.

Position Summary: The DCCC is hiring a Deputy Voter Protection Director (DVPD) for the 2026 election cycle. The DVPD will work with the VPD to help craft the vision for voter protection programming at the DCCC this cycle. The DVPD will manage the Regional Voter Protection Directors (RVPDs) that will cover competitive races across the country. The DVPD will also work closely with the cure team to oversee in-district ballot cure programs in close elections. The DVPD will also manage DCCC’s legislative portfolio by monitoring all developing state legislation related to voting rights in key states. Ideal candidates for this position will have experience managing voter protection programs at a state party and experience creating a voter protection plan. In addition, familiarity with post-voting work as well as an ability to understand the legal landscape as it relates to elections is a plus. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of district specific voter protection plans that strategize best use of election administration, poll observation and ballot cure programs
• Manage the day-to-day responsibilities of the RVPDs
• Work with the RVPDs to support the Analytics team in the creation and implementation of paths to victory for all DCCC target districts
• Create, implement and manage a national poll observer program 
• Build and facilitate relationships between state parties, state voter protection directors and RVPDs to ensure streamlined communication regarding voter protection work
• Work with attorneys to track legislation, rules, and guidance that could have an impact on the election or voting experience and provide DCCC staff and campaigns with timely updates
• Become familiar with all ongoing redistricting litigation and be a resource to other departments 
• Establish structures for registering voters, educating voters on new laws, and expanding opportunities to vote before Election Day 
• Create systems that facilitate early and frequent contact with local election administrators
• Develop an integrated legal/political/organizing/comms rapid response system to monitor and resolve voter suppression efforts 
• Work closely with the post-election team to ensure congressional campaigns are ready in the event of a close election
• Work across departments to ensure interdepartmental communication and collaboration

Requirements

• 2+ cycle(s) as a Voter Protection Director or another Voter Protection management role for a state party/coordinated campaign is required
• 3+ cycles working on political campaigns in a voter protection capacity preferred
• Experience working at a national committee in a voter protection capacity is highly desired
• Experience with VAN and LBJ
• Experience coaching and managing staff
• Experience helping building election administration and poll observer programs
• Experience volunteering or working on political campaigns in 3 or more different states is a plus
• Ties to any of the following states is a plus: Arizona, California, Iowa, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, New York, Nebraska, Nevada, Texas, Virginia
• Familiarity with election law is preferred but subject matter expertise is not required. 
• Juris Doctorate is a plus
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate creative thinking, sound judgment, a strong work ethic and a competitive spirit.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational, management, and interpersonal skills
• A positive, team-oriented attitude
• Draws from team members’ strengths, empowering them to maximize their talents; contributes where needed to achieve and exceed goals; mentors and guides colleagues with regular feedback and recognition; clearly lays out vision and expectations to the team
• Proactively fosters an inclusive atmosphere and commitment to equal employment opportunities
• Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant and productive ways
• Personal and professional commitment to promoting and investing in cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability.
• Proven interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships with staff at all levels 

Why You Should Work Here:

• We recognize and reward hard work
• Learn, develop, and hone professional skills related to running and operating multi-dimensional political campaigns and the operating systems that support the campaigns 
• Experience working with the largest Democratic battlefield, containing numerous highly competitive campaigns in diverse districts across the nation
• Opportunities to expand your network and engage with policy makers, political candidates, Democratic Party leaders and a diverse team of professionals and colleagues 
• Gain experience in cross-team interaction and exposure to other functions and departments within the DCCC 
• Equity and inclusion are core values actively integrated into decisions made at Senior Team and Department levels

Benefits: 

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with premiums fully paid for by DCCC
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and Life Insurance fully paid for by DCCC
• More than 25 days of paid time off (which includes federal holidays, time off around the holidays, vacation, and sick days) 
• Paid parental leave 
• Fertility and growing family support with $10,000 subsidiary paid by DCCC
• Pet Insurance Discount
• Up to 6% retirement employer match contribution
• Long-term Disability fully paid for by DCCC 
• Monthly mobile phone stipend 
• Monthly metro benefits (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
• Gym Access (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
• Capital Bikeshare Discount (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee Resource Groups 

Diversity Mission Statement:

The diversity mission of DCCC is for DCCC to reflect the diversity of the country, which strengthens the core mission of electing House Democrats. To that end, DCCC strives to create an inclusive environment that cultivates and supports equal employment opportunities at every organizational level, including its staff, candidates, vendors, and contractors.

Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy: 

DCCC prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), religion, age, disability,  actual or perceived gender identity or expression, weight, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, economic status,  genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. DCCC is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.