Deputy Voter Protection Director

Democratic Party of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

3d•$74,000 - $84,000

About The Position

The Election Administration Deputy Voter Protection Director will be responsible for leading the monitoring and advancement of election preparedness and ballot access at the municipal level. This role involves working with and expanding the DPW’s network of volunteers who develop and maintain strong relationships with municipal and county elections officials. The Deputy Director will identify gaps, needs, and other resources (financial, technical, logistical, etc.) to support municipal-level preparedness and preparations, and advance proactive improvements to voting, respond to threats, and resolve issues for voters.

Requirements

Prior experience in political organizing, voter protection, or campaign operations.
Experience managing staff and volunteers to specific, metric-based goals.
Proven ability to plan, oversee, and lead strategic projects from ideation to completion without dropping details.
Ability to read, analyze, and clearly explain complex election laws and regulations to non-legal audiences.
Strong operational proficiency with spreadsheets and databases (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets, VAN/VoteBuilder).
A strong commitment to protecting the right to vote, expanding access to the ballot, and electing Democrats.
Accountability & Solution-Oriented: You take full ownership of your actions and commitments, holding yourself to a high standard and seeing objectives through to completion. When challenges arise, you approach them with a problem-solving mindset, focusing on solutions rather than pointing fingers.
Collaboration & Teamwork: You succeed by working as a team, stepping up to support teammates, and sharing knowledge freely. You actively break down silos by connecting across teams, inviting different perspectives, and staying open to new ideas to achieve shared goals.
Growth & Adaptability: You are dedicated to continuous improvement and challenge yourself to learn and adapt. You proactively seek, offer, and act on feedback with openness and can anticipate potential obstacles to take proactive steps.
Respect & Inclusion: You build strong relationships by treating everyone with kindness, dignity, and trust. You approach interactions assuming positive intent and have the courage to address difficult topics directly and honestly while showing care for others.
Transparent Communication: You communicate openly and honestly to build trust and alignment. You are proactive in setting clear expectations, sharing the "why" behind decisions, and providing timely updates to ensure the right people have the information they need.

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree.
Direct experience with Election Administration, including a working knowledge of Wisconsin Municipal Clerks and the Wisconsin Elections Commission.
Previous experience as a voter protection staffer, poll observer, poll worker, or hotline volunteer.
Fluency in Spanish or Hmong.

Responsibilities

Work with the Voter Protection Director on strategic planning, tracking changes to voting laws, and implementing procedures in a fast-paced environment.
Build and maintain relationships with Municipal Clerks and election officials to proactively resolve voting issues before Election Day.
Oversee the statewide Election Administration volunteer program, managing metrics for volunteer recruitment and clerk outreach.
Directly manage direct reports while supporting their success through consistent coaching, feedback, training, and managing time-off requests.
Draft, review, and edit training materials for Election Liaison volunteers, ensuring all materials are legally accurate and easy to understand.
Maintain a current working knowledge of voting laws and the ongoing activities of other relevant voting rights stakeholders.
Serve as a key leader in the "Boiler Room" (Command Center) during Early Vote and Election Day, triaging incident reports and escalating legal issues to counsel.