Pennsylvania Democratic Party Regional Voter Protection Director Harrisburg, PA · Full time Company website

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Overview

The Pennsylvania Democratic Party is seeking Regional Voter Protection Directors through the 2026 Coordinated Campaign to help ensure that every eligible Pennsylvanian can cast a ballot and have that ballot counted. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver and team player who is passionate about voting rights, has experience coaching and managing volunteers, and is committed to electing Democrats at every level of government by building a strong, inclusive organization across the Commonwealth. We welcome applicants with a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Regional Voter Protection Directors will work alongside the Voter Protection Director, Deputy Voter Protection Directors (DVPDs), and other partners to design and execute a comprehensive, data-driven program that anticipates and resolves election administration challenges, scales volunteer programs, and delivers a leading voter protection program in their assigned region. This role blends election administration strategy with large-scale operational leadership: implementing systems, training infrastructure, volunteer capacity, and real-time incident response for all phases of the voting process. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Regional Voter Protection Directors will lead and/or support the following areas:

• Recruit, train, and organize volunteer leaders within their region to serve as county liaisons, observers, and other voter protection roles; 
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders within region, including election administration officials, elected officials, community leaders, and volunteers; 
• Monitor developments in local election administration in region and lead advocacy efforts to proactively expand voting access;
• Identify and resolve obstacles encountered by voters within region, ranging from individual problems to those with wide-scale implications;
• Develop expertise on state voting and election administration law and collaborate closely with partners to ensure voters have easy access to accurate information on where, when, and how to vote;
• Support voter education efforts, including creating and reviewing materials and engaging with local organizations; and
• Additional duties as assigned by the Voter Protection Director.

Qualifications and Requirements

• At least 1 cycle of experience working in voter protection, or at least 1 cycle of experience working in organizing or other campaign roles with a thorough understanding of voting laws and procedures, is preferred, but not required. 
• Demonstrated commitment to voting rights, voter access, and electing Democrats at every level of government.
• Experience effectively communicating complex legal and policy concepts for legal and non-legal audiences. 
• Strong judgment and ability to solve problems under pressure; comfortable working in fast-paced environments with shifting timelines and priorities.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders including election officials, party leaders, volunteers, and coalition partners.
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours (nights/weekends) as Election Day approaches and during Early Vote and Election Day operations.
• Willingness to travel across Pennsylvania; access to reliable transportation preferred.
• Proficiency with Votebuilder/NGPVAN, Google Workspace, and Excel/Google Sheets.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with Pennsylvania is preferred, but not required.

If you don’t meet all the requirements, but think you would be a good fit, please apply.

This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Pennsylvania.

Salary & Benefits

This position is salaried at $6,500 per month, with employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance.

The Pennsylvania Democratic Party (PDP) is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The PDP is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran's status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.