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VoteRiders is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit, focused on voter ID education and assistance.  Our work raises awareness of voter ID laws and VoteRiders’ services. Our programs identify, educate and help voters in need of voter ID assistance.

This is a full-time position. The Communications Director reports to VoteRiders’ Executive Director. Position may be located anywhere within the United States.

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement an integrated, organization-wide strategic communications plan, including social media, to expand VoteRiders’ base by broadening voter ID awareness and strengthening VoteRiders’ brand identity across key stakeholder audiences
• Oversee, or execute as needed, all copy intended for public consumption to ensure its alignment with the strategic communications plan, including social media
• Exercise judgment to prioritize media opportunities, and prepare talking points, speeches, presentations and other supporting materials as needed
• Serve as lead point person on media interactions that help promote and/or impact the organization and actively cultivate and manage press relationships to ensure coverage of issues of strategic importance
• Work to coordinate all press opportunities with CEO/COO/President as needed
• Develop, implement and monitor communications benchmarks, objectives and key results
• Accountable for the performance of the Communications team, ensuring that processes, procedures and assignments of responsibilities are designed to meet fundraising goals in an efficient, manageable and effective manner.
• Hire, develop and supervise Communications team members to create a supportive, goal-oriented and productive work culture. Set performance goals for team members and evaluate performance against goals on a regular basis. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years’ experience in a communications role
• Experience managing and executing across several communications media
• Significant experience in non-profit fundraising or similar environment
• Highly self-motivated and self–directed
• Strong communications skills and highly responsive
• Strong affinity for voting rights, networking and building strategic relationships
• Demonstrated ability to manage details, resourcefully solve problems and follow through with minimum direct supervision
• Access to a reliable computer, Internet signal and telephone
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel

About the Organization

VoteRiders is a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to ensure that all citizens are able to exercise their right to vote.

VoteRiders informs and helps citizens to secure their ID to vote as well as inspires and supports organizations, local volunteers, and communities to sustain voter ID education and assistance efforts, including to secure required underlying documents.

VoteRiders’ Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

VoteRiders is committed to diversity and inclusivity among its staff, and is an equal opportunity employer.  All employment decisions at VoteRiders are based on our mission and program needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, disability or any other legally protected basis.  VoteRiders will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination or harassment. 

Salary and Benefits

The position projects a salary range of $100,000 to 120,000, depending on experience, and a benefits package that includes employer-paid health insurance, paid holidays, vacation, sick and bereavement time off.

To Apply:

Please send resume, and cover letter addressing your interest in and qualifications for this position, for this organization and this issue.  Please include at least three professional references (references are not contacted until you are interviewed and notified), and writing samples from similar communications work. As separate attachment, to remain with recruiter, please include your salary range requirements or expectations.

Please send all of the above materials to:  [email protected]

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