Nevada State Director

All Voting is Local•Las Vegas, NV

3d•$124,905 - $169,315•Remote

About The Position

The Nevada State Director serves as the frontline leader protecting voting access and defending democracy in Nevada. Reporting to the Regional Director, the State Director develops and implements a program advancing All Voting’s mission in the state, builds strategic coalitions and relationships with state leaders and organizations, counters election subversion, and shapes data-driven campaigns that empower historically disenfranchised communities. The role involves work for both All Voting and AVL Action. The position is remote, but the State Director must reside in Nevada and be able to work anywhere in the state. It includes leadership of a state team with three direct reports, regular travel to convenings, conferences, and critical meetings, and responsibilities that may extend to multi-state strategy and representing senior leadership with national funders and partner organizations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience.
At least 6 years of experience in political work, organizing, and/or campaigning.
At least 2 years of experience managing and developing direct reports.
Be or become shortly an expert in election administration.
Reside in Nevada and be able to work anywhere in the state.
Have reliable transportation for travel throughout Nevada.
Have existing positive relationships with grassroots and community leaders in Nevada.
Demonstrated experience working with and building issue-based coalitions and campaigns.
Demonstrated ability to work with communities of color in an advocacy setting.
Familiarity with Nevada’s election systems, needs, and issues.
Ability to think creatively and find solutions.
Be a team player with sound judgment who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment; be a self-starter who manages time efficiently, is flexible, and enjoys challenges.
Excellent verbal, written, listening, presentation, and expectation-management skills, including demonstrated strength in public speaking.
Experience working on election protection, voting rights, and/or democracy protection issues.
Budget management experience.
Experience in a similar role previously.
Experience in election administration or government.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Fluency in a second language.
De-escalation training.

Responsibilities

Translate All Voting’s national goals into state-specific tactics.
Support the development of national and cross-state strategies to protect the right to vote.
Partner with the All Voting policy and analytics team to make strategy data-driven and metrics-oriented.
Develop and execute a multi-year state strategy aligned with national priorities and state political conditions.
Identify threats and opportunities to voting access before they materialize.
Integrate C3 and C4 strategies into a cohesive state campaign plan.
Develop and implement strategies to expand ballot access and protect vote-counting and certification in coordination with voting rights organizations.
Scenario-plan for election subversion, certification disputes, and administrative breakdowns.
Track changes to election administration and assess their implications, particularly for historically disenfranchised communities.
Analyze the legislative landscape, power structures, and leadership dynamics involving the legislature, election commission or board, governor, and courts.
Drive pro-voter and election administration policy changes with national and in-state coalitions.
Advise national leadership on the political feasibility and timing of policy initiatives.
Represent All Voting within Nevada’s civil rights and pro-democracy community and to the media.
Build relationships with state and county election officials and other key election decision-makers.
Partner with coalition leaders to oppose anti-voter policies at the county and state levels and improve election administration for voters.
Coordinate with membership-based and mobilization partners to strengthen the voting rights community’s capacity to advocate for reforms and against discriminatory obstacles to voting, particularly locally.
Partner with the All Voting communications team to develop communications strategy and incorporate effective messaging.
Build trusting relationships with bipartisan and unlikely stakeholders and encourage coalition partners to work across the aisle.
Manage conflict and help maintain effective coalition collaboration.
Mentor, guide, and advise direct reports; manage conflict within and between teams; balance state-team capacity and delegate or absorb work as needed.
Develop and accomplish OKRs for the States & Campaigns department.
Use All Voting platforms and methods, including Asana, Google Workspace, Slack, and M.O.C.H.A., to complete work.
Coordinate with All Voting team members on communications, follow-up, projects, initiatives, and deliverables.
Travel regularly to convenings, conferences, and critical meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Shadow the Regional Director of States.
Represent All Voting senior leadership at conferences and with national funders or partner organizations.
Lead multi-state strategy, coordination, and implementation across campaigns or programs.

Benefits

Employer-paid medical insurance.
Employer-paid dental insurance.
Employer-paid vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
AD&D insurance.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
403(b) retirement account with a 6.5% direct employer contribution after 3 months of employment.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Monthly technology stipend.
Paid time off, including wellness days, vacation days, sick days, and personal leave.
Paid parental leave.