Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law · 3 hours ago
National Coordinator, Election Protection
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $72K/yr
2+ years expThe Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is one of the nation’s leading national racial justice legal organizations. The National Coordinator of Election Protection will maintain relationships, coordinate efforts with state and local partners, recruit and deploy legal and grassroots field volunteers, oversee the 866-OUR-VOTE hotline, and manage various call centers.
AdvocacyAssociation
Hiring Manager
Kimberly Browne
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Manager of Campaigns and Field Programs, develop and implement state-based voter protection and voting rights work in Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and other states as needed
Engage and expand state election protection coalitions
Support legislative advocacy around voting rights
Monitor the implantation of new voting laws or policy changes
Engage election officials
Conduct trainings for state and local partners about Election Protection and related tools
Educate the public about voting rules and promotion the 866-OUR-VOTE Hotline
Recruit, train and deploy field volunteers
Manage local command centers in assigned states to solve voting problems
Convene state-focused Election Protection coalition tables, related projects and specialty voter protection campaigns and provide the necessary infrastructure for success
Facilitate coalition meetings, create agendas, organize resource materials, and ensure coalition stays on track to meet goals
Navigate relationship dynamics with national, state and local coalition partners
Serve as a liaison between the Election Protection Hotline and state coalitions
Support the work of the national Election Protection coalition and steering committee
Facilitate or participate in working groups
Attend meetings, develop and organize resource materials, and respond to inquiries from coalition members
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent 4 years work experience required
At least two years of experience in organizing political, nonpartisan, issue-based, or candidate campaigns on the national and/or state level
Demonstrated strong initiative and project management skills
Excellent organizational/detail-oriented skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet tight deadlines
Experience working with diverse coalitions and minority communities
Proficient in verbal and written communication
Ability and willingness to travel as needed
Comfortable working in a diverse and inclusive environment
Strong commitment to the mission and values of the Lawyers' Committee
Preferred
Spanish is a plus
Benefits
Healthcare coverage (medical, dental & vision)
Parental leave
403(b) contribution with employer match contributions
Voluntary short- and long-term disability
An employer paid monthly cell phone stipend
Company
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
The principal mission of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is to secure equal justice for all through the rule of law, targeting in particular the inequities confronting African Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.07M2021-12-15Grant· $0.07M
Recent News
2025-08-27
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