Deputy Voter Protection Director

Reports To: Voter Protection Director

Department: Voter Protection

Work Location: Hybrid (WFH & DC Headquarters)

Job Type: Full-Time, Salary Exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is the official national Democratic campaign committee charged with electing Democrats to the U. S. House of Representatives. The DCCC recruits Democratic candidates and supports Democratic campaigns – both challengers and Democratic incumbent Members – with a variety of services including field operations, fundraising support, communications assistance, digital strategy, research support and management consulting. The DCCC is supported by the contributions of individuals and organizations, along with Democratic Members, from throughout the country. We look for talented and hard-working professionals who are committed to electing Democrats and winning the House majority.

Due to the cyclic nature of our organization, all positions are subject to separation at the end of the election cycle.

Position Summary: The DCCC is hiring a Deputy Voter Protection Director (DVPD) to oversee all post-election, redistricting, and state legislative initiatives for the 2026 election cycle. This role will work with the Organizing and Data Operations teams to build and execute post-election voter protection programs in target districts. The DVPD will manage the Ballot Cure Hotline Manager and voter protection consultants. The DVPD will work with Regional Voter Protection Directors (RVPDs) and the Organizing team to develop strong ballot cure programs and prepare for other post-election work.

In addition, this position will be responsible for monitoring all active redistricting cases and keeping relevant departments updated. The DVPD will also manage DCCC’s legislative portfolio by monitoring all developing state legislation related to voting rights in key states. Ideal candidates for this position will have an extensive background in ballot cure work as well as an ability to understand the legal landscape and interpret statutes as it relates to elections.

Responsibilities Include

• Plan and execute a program to cure rejected ballots across the country in close coordination with the organizing and data teams;
• Work closely with the data engineering team to identify needs and create tools for the ballot cure program and facilitate data ingestion from local election officials;
• Plan and execute test-run cure programs in off-year and special elections;
• Build relationships with state parties and other partners to ensure streamlined communication regarding post-election related issues;
• Hire and manage the Ballot Cure Hotline Manager;
• Create plan templates and training resources for RVPDs around ballot cure, absentee count observation, and post-election canvass observation;
• Communicate regularly with outside counsel and ensure our post-election work facilitates the gathering of facts for potential litigation;
• Become the designated subject matter expert on all redistricting litigation for the 2024 cycle;
• Create and present all redistricting litigation/information across departments;
• Maintain the redistricting tracker, provide quarterly updates, and work with our Analytics team to draft memos around new maps;
• Work with counsel to develop and implement legislative priorities in targeted states;
• Help with the day to day duties and responsibilities of the Voter Protection Director (VPD) when the VPD is unavailable or on leave.
  
  

Requirements

• 1 cycles or 2 years experience required running ballot cure programs on political campaigns or electoral organizations;
• Previous management experience required;
• 2 cycles or 4 years experience preferred working in a voter protection capacity or comparative experience working with community advocacy or electoral organizations;
• Juris Doctorate is a plus;
• Ties to any of the following states is a plus: California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Iowa, Nebraska, Virginia, New Jersey, New York;
• Experience liaisoning with attorneys in a voter protection capacity;
• Ability to simplify complexity, think strategically, and anticipate problems;
• Strong writing and communications skills required with attention to detail;
• Familiarity with election law preferred but subject matter expertise not required;
• Excellent organizational, management, and interpersonal skills;
• A positive, team-oriented attitude;
• Draws from team members’ strengths, empowering them to maximize their talents; contributes where needed to achieve and exceed goals; mentors and guides colleagues with regular feedback and recognition; clearly lays out vision and expectations to the team;
• Proactively fosters an inclusive atmosphere and commitment to equal employment opportunities;
• Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant and productive ways;
• Personal and professional commitment to promoting and investing in cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability;
• Proven interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships with staff at all levels.
  
  

Why You Should Work Here

• We recognize and reward hard work
• Learn, develop, and hone professional skills related to running and operating multi-dimensional political campaigns and the operating systems that support the campaigns
• Experience working with the largest Democratic battlefield, containing numerous highly competitive campaigns in diverse districts across the nation
• Opportunities to expand your network and engage with policy makers, political candidates, Democratic Party leaders and a diverse team of professionals and colleagues
• Gain experience in cross-team interaction and exposure to other functions and departments within the DCCC
• Equity and inclusion are core values actively integrated into decisions made at Senior Team and Department levels
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with premiums fully paid for by DCCC
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and Life Insurance fully paid for by DCCC
• More than 25 days of paid time off (which includes federal holidays, time off around the holidays, vacation, and sick days)
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility and growing family support with $10,000 subsidiary paid by DCCC
• Pet Insurance Discount
• Up to 6% retirement employer match contribution
• Long-term Disability fully paid for by DCCC
• Monthly mobile phone stipend
• Monthly metro benefits (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
• Gym Access (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
• Capital Bikeshare Discount (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups
  
  

Diversity Mission Statement

The diversity mission of DCCC is for DCCC to reflect the diversity of the country, which strengthens the core mission of electing House Democrats. To that end, DCCC strives to create an inclusive environment that cultivates and supports equal employment opportunities at every organizational level, including its staff, candidates, vendors, and contractors.

Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy

DCCC prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), religion, age, disability, actual or perceived gender identity or expression, weight, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, economic status, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. DCCC is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.

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