About LWVUS:

The League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS, the League) is a nonpartisan political organization that has fought for more than 100 years to improve American systems of government and impact public policies through citizen education, advocacy, and litigation. The enduring vitality and resonance of the League as a trusted force for change and good government comes from its unique decentralized structure: a national organization with strong partnerships at the grassroots level with more than 800 state and local Leagues across the country including the District of Columbia. At the national level, League activities are coordinated and staffed by two distinct but complementary organizations: The League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS) and the League of Women Voters Education Fund (LWVEF).

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for supporting the League of Women Voters’ voter education strategy, with a focus on supporting campaign finance data integration into VOTE411.org, so key constituencies, such as young people, communities of color, and women, have the information they need to determine which candidates would best represent them once in office and whether they support or oppose various ballot measures. This position specifically focuses on supporting the VOTE411.org website, and reports to the VOTE411 Senior Manager.

This is a grant funded position. This position will be renewed annually based on funding availability.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate connections between campaign finance APIs and the VOTE411.org candidate and ballot measure information.
• Provide quality control oversight to ensure datasets are correctly integrated.
• Build strong, trusted, and authentic relationships with League leaders and leaders of the organizations supplying the League with campaign finance data.
• Train and support state and local Leagues in relation to the new campaign finance information. Work with League affiliates to build out education programs around the new campaign finance information on VOTE411.org.
• Continually research the best sources of campaign finance information.
• Assist with product development.
• Support Mission Impact team with election related activities.
• Support identifying and prioritizing product updates across all system components.
• Maintain a product backlog for future enhancements. Performs other duties as assigned.
• In-person attendance is to be expected at All-Staff/Team Building & Meetings including the Annual Holiday Party, and LWV Council or LWV Convention (conducted a minimum once per quarter) etc.
• Some travel is required.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• 2 - 3 years of general professional experience in a fast-paced office environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Experience in nonprofit project implementation a plus.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong attention to detail and excellent people skills.

• Customer service oriented and ability to work as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Expertise in Microsoft Office and Office 365 required.

• Experience with website back-end systems, Zoom, and social media a plus.

• Familiarity with voting rights, election reform, and voter engagement a plus.

LOCATION

This is a remote position.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary for this position is $61,000. We have a generous benefits package that includes 95 percent employer –sponsored health insurance, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation days, sick days, pre-tax transit benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to a 401(K) plan.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The person in this position is primarily sedentary and needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery. The person must also be available to travel and walk longer distances to offices and events. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer, and computer printer.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

The League of Women Voters of the United States is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace based on equal opportunity. The League is committed to hiring staff that reflects this country's full range of racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic identity; a workplace where true diversity is fostered, and different perspectives are valued and freely exchanged. We actively seek and encourage women, minorities, persons with disabilities, immigrants, including DACA recipients and individuals from traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.