The Anti-Gerrymandering Project Political Lead is responsible for managing all aspects of the first phase of the project, including conducting and compiling research and writing the final report with recommended target states and the criteria used to identify them. Reporting to the Policy Director, the Political Lead will work in close coordination with the political and policy teams at RepresentUs to compile the data and research needed to make target state recommendations.

RepresentUs is committed to supporting individuals of varying abilities and to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to thrive at RepresentUs.

The requirements of this role, related to its physical demands, described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

All employees must be able to operate a computer and use a cell phone. For roles that include frequent business travel expectations, we can discuss reasonable alternatives to travel in some instances. Most roles also require communicating with key external stakeholders of the organization in person, via the telephone, or via email. Individuals with questions about accommodations may request to speak with our ADA liaison at ADA@represent.us.

Essential functions of the role include:

- Working from a computer for long periods of time;

- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may also frequently be required to communicate using the telephone, email, and in person with stakeholders; and

- This position has up to 25% travel expectations and is eligible for flexible work hour arrangements.

We’re committed to bringing in top talent from all sectors. Accordingly, we offer competitive salaries and pretty awesome benefits, including health, dental, vision, wellness perks, a dependent care account, a professional development stipend, and a retirement benefit. Plus, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, accident, and life insurance for full-time employees.

As a temporary employee, you will accrue sick leave at the rate of 1.3424 hours per week (up to 40 hours per year).

This position is virtual and open to residents in the United States working East Coast hours.

This is an exempt position. The starting salary range for the Anti-Gerrymandering Project Political Lead position is $79,000-99,000.

Starting salary is based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. To counter pay inequality and uphold internal parity, we use a nonnegotiable starting salary system, while benchmarking our pay to competitive markets.

- Phone screen

- Group interview

- Final interview

- Conditional Offer from HR

- Background/Reference Checks

Please apply online at represent.us/careers and be sure to attach all requested materials. When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete for this position, they may request it in writing by emailing ADA@represent.us. No phone calls please.

RepresentUs reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made.

The Anti-Gerrymandering Project Political Lead will access sensitive/confidential information as part of their duties, and will be required to sign a Confidentiality/Non Disclosure Agreement specific to this information as a condition of employment.