Policy Director, Voting and Fair Representation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Promote victories in voting rights, election management, and fair representation at the state, multi-state, and federal levels.

• Take ownership of initiatives within the Voting & Fair Representation sector from concept to implementation.

• Formulate proactive policy and legal strategies, foresee challenges and opportunities, and outline steps to advance the agenda.

• Work collaboratively with senior policy, litigation, and state teams to synchronize strategy and pinpoint opportunities for policy and legal successes.

• Oversee the Policy Manager, including setting goals, providing coaching, fostering development, facilitating career growth, and supporting retention efforts.

• Perform legal and policy research to identify reform possibilities, anticipate obstacles, and devise innovative strategies.

• Create policy and legal briefs, reports, and other documentation for both internal and external stakeholders.

• Monitor and track policy matters, legislative progress, and regulatory updates.

• Support litigation strategies through legal analysis, drafting and reviewing briefs or memos, and providing substantive case expertise.

• Establish external relationships and represent Common Cause in coalitions and at external gatherings.

• Promote stakeholder collaboration, thought partnership, and collective action.

• Act as a spokesperson with media, public officials, and other influential organizations.

• Collaborate with External Affairs, Campaigns and Organizing, States, and development teams.

• Assist in identifying and securing funding by preparing materials and participating in donor meetings.

• Complete administrative tasks and other assigned responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in leading successful public advocacy campaigns at the state or national level focused on voting and/or fair representation.

• Familiarity with the legislative process in at least one state, with additional experience at the federal level being ideal.

• Background in policy research and analysis, policy development, legislative drafting, advocacy, and lobbying, as well as policy implementation.

• Experience in shaping impact litigation strategies and collaborating with outside counsel teams.

• Strong dedication to Common Cause’s nonpartisan mission and the advancement of civil rights through its pro-democracy agenda.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and build rapport, trust, and credibility with a diverse range of stakeholders.

• Innovative and strategic thinker with the capability to navigate uncertainty and demonstrate resourceful problem-solving skills.

• Ability to navigate organizational and power dynamics while managing conflict respectfully.

• Proficient in compelling action through written and verbal communication, including simplifying complex concepts for wider audiences.

• Skilled in managing multiple short- and long-term priorities, meeting deadlines, maintaining attention to detail, organizing work, and independently managing time.

• Commitment to equity in professional objectives and interpersonal interactions.

• Receptive to feedback and aware of personal strengths and areas for growth.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Slack, and Zoom.

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

• Active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• Proven subject-matter expertise in voting, election administration, or fair representation matters.

• Experience managing at least one staff member, intern, or fellow.

• Proven ability to turn policy ideas from concept to execution, including drafting proposals, conducting legal analysis, garnering support, and implementing reforms.

• Understanding of national political dynamics and key leaders and decision-makers within at least one state, with federal-level knowledge being a plus.

• Experience managing coalitions or groups with diverse stakeholder interests.

• Willingness to travel up to six times a year for team and/or all-staff retreats.

• Must not currently hold an elected position, run for office, serve on specified political candidate committees, or be involved with political party leadership.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

• This supervisory role is not included in the union-represented collective bargaining unit.

🏝️ Benefits

• Healthcare plan covering 97% of employees’ medical expenses.

• Full coverage for employee vision and dental care.

• 75% coverage for family medical expenses.

• Full coverage for family vision and dental care.

• Geography-specific salary increases depending on location.

• Remote work opportunities within the contiguous United States.

• Preference and opportunity to work from the Washington, DC office at least two days a week.

• Team and/or all-staff retreats, with travel up to six times a year.