The Ohio Democratic Party: The Ohio Coordinated Campaign Deputy Voter Access Director for Volunteer Engagement

OH

6000-6500 / Monthly

The Ohio Democratic Party

Other

Campaign

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**Summary: **In 2024, Ohio is a frontline battleground state with competitive races up and down the ballot. Ohio must re-elect Senator Sherrod Brown in what will be the nation’s top targeted race in 2024, determining the control of the US Senate. This year will also offer the chance to take control of the Ohio Supreme Court, make gains in the state legislature, and defend three battleground congressional seats. The ODP Coordinated Campaign Voter Access team will be fundamental to the success of Democratic campaigns at every level, by supporting an innovative, data-driven statewide plan to address the various barriers to casting a ballot in Ohio.
 
This Deputy Voter Access Director will lead the volunteer engagement and voter education work for the Voter Access team. This Deputy Director will build staff and volunteer capacity and coordinate across various campaign departments to develop a robust education curriculum around Ohio’s new election laws. This person will also work closely with other members of the Voter Access team to support sustainable relationship building in Ohio’s strong network of legal volunteers associated with the Ohio Promote the Vote Committee. This position is full time and based in Columbus, Ohio.
 
**Key Responsibilities & Expectations:**
●   Work alongside the Voter Access Director to develop the Department’s program planning for 2024
●   Lead the planning process and execution of volunteer outreach and escalation
●   Create voter education resources and help facilitate trainings for various audiences
●   Hire, train, and manage Voter Access Associate(s) to reach volunteer recruitment goals
●   Work collaboratively with the data department to determine volunteer recruitment toplines and manage voter access volunteer data in the votebuilder
●   Collaborate with the Voter Access Team in building and maintaining a strong and trusting relationships with Ohio Promote the Vote leaders and members, local party leaders and other activist groups
●   Support internal and external communication around voter access in Ohio
●   Assist in the management of the Voter Access Hotline and other tasks as assigned
 
**Preferred Skills & Qualifications:**
●   At least 2 cycles of campaign experience, with specific experience in training volunteers and volunteer leaders preferred
●   Previous experience managing paid staff preferred
●   A creative approach to organizing and eagerness to try new solutions to meet ambitious goals
●   Clear, effective, high-quality writer
●   Highly communicative – responsive to internal and external requests, emails, and calls, within reason
●   Dedication to working with stakeholders to build a pipeline of volunteers to take on multiple roles within the voter access department
●   Multitasker – Able to juggle multiple activities yet not lose focus on top priorities, deadlines, or let something slip through the cracks
●   Committed to the values and practices of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace with the ability to take feedback and learn
●   Proficiency in MS Excel or Google Sheets and Votebuilder, LBJ experience a plus
●   Commitment to electing Democrats up and down the ticket in Ohio
 
To apply, please fill out this form:[ ](https://forms.gle/NQ9a3e2AFhKDgBWx7)
 
Deputy-level salaries will range between $6,000-6,500 per month and full benefits including PTO as needed, health, dental, voluntary vision insurance, and a monthly $50 cell phone stipend.. This position’s schedule will vary based on the needs of the campaign and is likely to require evening and weekend work over the course of the election cycle. This role will be part of a collective bargaining unit represented by IBEW 1466. Housing will not be provided.
 
_This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position, and those duties and responsibilities may change without notice. Ohio Democrats hire talented staff without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, and all other protected identities._