Job Description
Civic Nation and When We All Voteseek a National Organizing Director to support the successful implementation of Civic Nation and When We All Vote’s 2026 Party at the Polls program, an evidence-backed voter turnout program that transforms voting from a solitary action into a community celebration for all by promoting community-led parties near early voting centers. Reporting to the Executive Vice President of Campaigns and Partnerships, the Party at the Polls National Organizing Director will lead the implementation of a nationwide grant program and manage a team of organizers who will execute the program on the ground.
This is a full-time temporary position concluding December 15th, 2026.
ABOUT WHEN WE ALL VOTE When We All Vote is a national, nonpartisan initiative on a mission to increase participation in every election, close the race and age voting gaps, and change the culture around voting. Founded in 2018, When We All Vote works at the intersection of voting and culture to meet communities where they are to turn civic engagement into an everyday norm. From online voter education and creative partnerships to organizing and on-the-ground programming, our work will continue to reach, educate, and inspire millions of people across the country every year.
ABOUT CIVIC NATION Civic Nation is an impact hub for the ideas, leaders, and initiatives that strengthen civic culture, civic power, and civic participation. We shift culture, systems, and policy by bringing together individuals, grassroots organizers, industry leaders, and influencers to tackle our nation’s most pressing social challenges. Five initiatives are a part of Civic Nation: ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, Change Collective, It’s On Us, We The Action, and When We All Vote.
YOUR IMPACT
- Support and manage the successful implementation of Civic Nation and When We all Vote’s 2026 Party at the Polls program, a nationally scaled, evidence-backed voter turnout program.
- Drive grant strategy and oversee disbursement of the Party at the Polls Fund.
- Support, manage, and oversee the development, negotiation, and execution of partnership agreements, MOUs, and joint effort agreements — ensuring mutual clarity on roles, deliverables, and expectations.
- Manage joint effort agreements (JEAs), ensuring partner accountability and alignment on deliverables and timelines.
- Manage and develop a team of 3-5 direct reports, fostering a high-performing, mission-driven culture.
- Ensure learnings from the field inform national strategy and activations are delivered with consistency and quality.
- Support voter protection strategies by deploying resources to high-risk geographies and connecting partners with legal support and training.
- Other reasonable and related duties as assigned.
YOUR EXPERIENCE
- 7+ years of professional experience, preferably in organizing, partnerships, and stakeholder engagement.
- 3+ years of direct supervisory or management experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading national organizing programs and/or partnership management.
- Experience executing grant-funded programs, including familiarity with reporting requirements and compliance.
- Proven experience managing large-scale events and projects, staff, systems, and processes for organizations.
YOUR COMPETENCIES
- Comfort and credibility in public-facing settings, including on-camera appearances, live events, and partner convenings; consistently reflects and advances the organization’s voice, values, and brand
- Proficiency supporting strategic initiatives and breaking down into clear milestones and deliverables.
- Excellent writing and copy-editing skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with an eye for detail.
- Proficiency in Google Suite and familiarity with Mobilize, Slack, Bill.com, TravelPerk, and Zoom preferred.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills – a good listener who can be both empathetic and pragmatic.
- Ability to connect with a diverse group of individuals at all levels of the organizational structure.
- Strong teamwork, critical thinking, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable with independent project work and frequent fluctuations in workload.
SALARY & BENEFITS The salary for this position is $115,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Our comprehensive benefits plan includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees, flexible paid time off, paid family & medical leave, access to a 401k plan, and more.
Additionally, given the short-term nature of this program, successful candidates will receive continued health insurance coverage beyond the program end date as part of our commitment to supporting team members. We are pleased to offer this transitional support as part of this meaningful opportunity.
PROCESS TIMELINE Due to the high-impact and time-sensitive nature of this program, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the hiring committee will move forward on an accelerated timeline to identify and secure top candidates. We strongly encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible, as interviews will be scheduled and offers may be extended quickly, potentially ahead of the anticipated July 20, 2026, start date. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful, fast-paced work with immediate impact.
TO APPLY To apply, submit a cover letter and resume below. The cover letter, addressed to Jalakoi Solomon, should be concise, compelling, and include why you would like to work for Civic Nation. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Driven by our values, Civic Nation aims to recruit candidates representative of the communities and populations we serve. Towards that goal, we know that a diverse workforce allows us to see issues facing our democracy in more nuanced ways, creating the thought leadership needed to fulfill our mission and reach our goals. Civic Nation is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.
