COMMUNITY VOTERS PROGRAM DIRECTOR
The Community Voters Project, a project of the Fair Share Education Fund and the Center for Public Interest Research is seeking an experienced program director to promote our site-based non-partisan voter registration campaigns in communities of color across the country during 2015-16.
About the Community Voters Project:
The long-term goal of the Community Voters Project is to increase voter registration and participation rates in Rising American Electorate communities, which are currently underrepresented in our democracy. We aim to close the registration and participation gaps between these voters and the rest of the voting population so that the interests and viewpoints of all Americans are fairly represented.
In the short term, we're working to achieve a measurable increase in African American and Latino voter participation in our target communities as a result of our voter registration and GOTV efforts, The Community Voters Project and its affiliated programs have helped to register three million voters since 1984.
In the 2015-2016 cycle, we plan to register 400,000 African American and Latino voters in as many as 10 states through an on-the ground-site based programs, which will reach the most disenfranchised voters.
Program Director Responsibilities Include:
· Raising funds for the program from and cultivating long term relationships with foundation and individual donors;
· Promoting site-based voter registration in the greater civic and political engagement communities;
· Representing the Community Voters Project in voter registration and civic engagement coalitions such as State Voices;
· Conducting public relations, including fielding media inquiries and managing our website content;
Assisting the Community Voters Project Field director in implementing the program. For example, the Program Director may help run trainings for directing staff or handle negotiations with election officials.
Qualifications:
We are looking for applicants with a strong commitment to civic engagement, a track-record of success raising money and managing projects; and experience with organizational development and strategic planning.
Previous fundraising and field experience are required. Candidates for this position should have three or more years of relevant professional experience. (Advanced degrees, including a JD or masters in related fields, may count toward a candidate's professional experience).
Additional top candidates will:
· Have strong verbal, writing, interpersonal and analytical skills;
· Be highly goal driven and have a track record of academic success and proven leadership ability;
· Be entrepreneurial and independent, but also have a team orientation that combines collegiality and creativity to drive and motivate others;
· Be flexible, embrace new challenges, and have a can-do attitude and strong work ethic;
· Have demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in solving problems; and
· If based in Los Angeles, be willing to travel extensively on a public interest budget;
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation for this position will be commensurate with the successful candidate's relevant professional experience. A competitive benefits package includes health care coverage, educational loan assistance, a retirement plan, paid vacation and sick days, and parental leave. Opportunities for advancement, travel, and additional training are available.
Location(s)
Los Angeles or Washington, D.C.
Application: http://fairshareonline.org/content/apply-fair-share
Fair Share Education Fund is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
www.communityvotersproject.org
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