Election Protection Organizer, Ohio (Temporary)

We are looking for a collaborative and energetic Election Protection Organizer to join our team in Ohio. This is a key role supporting our work to grow and diversify our audience and volunteer base as we work to engage millions more in our fight to protect and strengthen democracy in advance of this significant upcoming election.This role is at the intersection of community and democracy. You will work with various communities across the state to expand our growing membership base through recruitment efforts and by engaging members in our Election Protection programming. You will also support our comprehensive Election Protection training and serve as a first point of contact for volunteers and members.This is a full-time, temporary role reporting to the State Director, Ohio; this role can be based anywhere in Ohio, though will require working in-person in Columbus at least two days per week as well as travel around the state at least two days per week (up to daily travel during peak times). This role will start on June 1, 2026 and will end December 15, 2026.ResponsibilitiesEngage members in our Election Protection effortsSupport recruitment and trainings for members and volunteers to serve as volunteers for election administration advocacy, early voting, election day, and post-election activities, and support recruitment and engagement in activities after Election ProtectionSupport collection and reporting of data and information from voters, volunteers, partners, election officials, and other sourcesParticipate in engaging, nonpartisan education and outreach activities to expand awareness of our work including creating content for social media promotionEngage in state and/or multi-state campaigns and mobilizations to defend voting rightsAssist in developing and distributing Election Protection-related promotional materials, educational resources and toolkits using traditional (print, tv, etc.) and digital communication platforms; this will include coordinating with others and driving materials across the stateAssist in developing and leading engaging Election Protection trainings for members, volunteers, and community partnersSupport the implementation of systems to manage Common Cause members and volunteers for early voting and election day, including sign-up and placement of volunteers, calling volunteers to engage or re-engage them, etc.Share Election Protection educational materials to our social media pages to engage members and share accurate information about electionsBuild and maintain relationships with community partners and elected officialsAct as a representative of Common Cause in various coalitionsMonitor and engage with Boards of Elections and local election officials across counties to discuss voter access and election administration during early voting, election day, and post electionBuild relationships with key stakeholders and host community meetings to understand current barriers to voter participationAdministrative and other dutiesComplete administrative tasks as neededPerform other duties as assignedQualificationsYou will thrive in this role if you have:A strong commitment to Common Cause’s nonpartisan mission and to advancing civil rights through our pro-democracy agendaA commitment to equity in the goals of your work and in how you work with othersOpenness to feedback and awareness of your own strengths and areas for growthAbility to build relationships and credibility with multiple stakeholders with diverse interests, and a track record of working collaboratively with othersInterest in public advocacy campaigns and mobilization effortsInterest in democracy issues, including voting rights, redistricting, campaign finance reform, disinformation, ethics, etc., with a demonstrated interest in the unique aspects of Ohio’s political dynamicAbility to meet deadlines for multiple projects at once, with attention to detail, and a resourceful approach to solving problemsStrong written and oral communication skillsFamiliarity with office productivity tools including Microsoft Office, Slack, and ZoomThe following is required:Ideally, you have experience supporting the growth of membership bases and/or have worked on an issue-based or political campaignAbility to travel 1-2 times per year for team and/or all staff retreatsBased in Ohio, with the ability to work in-person in Columbus at least two days per week as well as travel around the state at least two days per week (and up to daily during the peak of our season)Flexibility to work evenings and weekendsYou must have access to a vehicle to transport boxes of election materials and yard signs (miles driven on official business in your personal vehicle will be reimbursed at the federal mileage rate)Willing to have a social media presence on behalf of Common Cause, including being tagged on posts and creating content on behalf of the organization (as needed, Common Cause may provide accounts for staff members to use)Per our nonpartisan policy, Common Cause staff members may not currently be in elected office (or running for office); on the Steering Committee or Finance Committee for any political candidate; or affiliated with the leadership of a political partyMust have access to a reliable internet connectionAdditional information about this role:This position is included in a union-represented collective bargaining unit and specific employment terms and conditions are subject to collective bargaining negotiationsCommon Cause is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time; please note that if hired, you will be asked to produce documentation for authorization to work in the USCompensation: $63,860- $80,340 annualizedNote that we do have geography-specific percentage increases, depending on where you are located; details here.In order to ensure greater equity and transparency as an organization, Common Cause sets salary ranges consistently based on job responsibilities, and we determine salary for each staff member based on relevant years of experience (you can read more about our approach to compensation here, including where we offer geographical adjustments). For these reasons, we do not negotiate on our salary ranges or our specific salary offers.In addition to salary, we also offer a generous benefits package, including:A robust healthcare plan that covers 97% of employee’s medical care, 100% of employee’s vision and dental benefits, and 75% of family medical care and 100% of family vision and dental benefitsLong-term disability and life insuranceGenerous Paid Time Off including 20 Days of Vacation and 10 observed Holidays per year, and additional days off for Thanksgiving and Winter break16 weeks of paid parental leaveFlexible spending accountsA 401k retirement savings plan, with immediate Employer MatchDependent Care and Pet Care Support when you travel for workFunds for professional developmentAnd more! See more details here: https://www.commoncause.org/our-benefits/Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of any race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, income class, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status, as well as applicants who have been previously incarcerated.Common Cause (501(c)(4)) and Common Cause Education Fund (501(c)(3)) are nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots affiliate organizations dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create an open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process.Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Washington, DC, Common Cause has members and supporters living in every congressional district in the United States, and offices in 23 states around the country.