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Nevada State Director

America Votes works year-round to build a more representative democracy, strengthen every American's right to vote, and win elections in key states.

America Votes leads a robust, growing coalition of more than 400 progressive organizations across the country, building coordinated plans and executing shared strategies to win elections. America Votes provides a range of services to partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in states.

For more than 20 years, America Votes has been the common link between many of the most influential and impactful issue and membership organizations in the country, serving as the coordination hub of the progressive community. America Votes' work has brought together a wide range of causes and built a unified coalition that has transformed how the progressive community works. America Votes and its partners have engaged communities across the country to act on critical issues from fighting for working families, to defending reproductive freedom, to protecting the environment, and more and mobilizing millions of voters.

As a leader of collaborative efforts to mobilize voters, protect voting rights, and win elections, America Votes is committed to advancing racial equity within our organization and across our coalition.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in electoral field program management, superb interpersonal skills, a demonstrated commitment to racial equity, the ability to foster trust and respect with stakeholders, and the capacity to lead an inclusive, collaborative and diverse coalition of partner organizations.

This is an incredible opportunity for an experienced direct voter contact strategist with a record of success in coalition building, stakeholder management and electoral and issue campaigns to lead the efforts of America Votes and its partners to build the progressive infrastructure in Nevada.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead campaign strategy
• Staff management
• Coalition leadership & management
• Equity and inclusion
• Advance election modernization

Key qualifications:

• 7+ years of electoral and advocacy campaign experience
• Expertise in electoral field program management
• Proven ability to manage a coalition
• Track record of advancing racial equity
• Strong staff management skills
• Superb interpersonal skills
• Ability to be resilient and flexible
• Compelling communication skills
• Ability to negotiate, build consensus, resolve conflicts
• Ability to understand and synthesize data
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours and to travel as needed
• Collaborative leadership style, low ego, spirit of service and a sense of humor
• Proficiency in Google Suite tools or MS Office

Preferred:

• Experience working with funders
• Knowledge or background in Nevada politics, organizations and the legislature
• Experience with vote-by-mail, absentee voter programs, digital programs, new voter contact technologies, and program testing
• Experience managing unionized staff

Location and travel:

This position is based in Nevada, with a preference for Las Vegas. The Director should expect frequent travel around the state.

Compensation and benefits:

The minimum starting salary for this position is $114,000; negotiable dependent upon experience. America Votes offers a competitive benefits package covering 100% of employee medical, dental, & vision insurance premiums, life insurance, long term disability coverage, a monthly cell phone stipend, personal professional development funds, parental leave, and 401 (K) after four months of continuous service with the organization. America Votes provides a generous paid time off policy including paid vacation; paid sick leave and personal days; at least 10 Federal paid holidays including Juneteenth; and paid organizational time off from at least December 25 to January 1.

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume online at The cover letter should be concise, compelling, and outline the specific ways in which you would be a good fit for this position. America Votes sees its commitment to racial equity as an integral part of its success. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on how they see themselves contributing to America Votes' work on advancing racial equity.

America Votes is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. America Votes does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law. People of color, LGBTQ candidates, individuals with disabilities, and neurodivergent individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.