Position: Executive Director

National Vote at Home Institute and National Vote at Home Coalition

www.voteathome.org

NVAHI/NVAHC (“Vote at Home”) is looking to hire its next Executive Director. Created in 2017, Vote at Home’s primary mission is to increase access to, use of, and trust in mailed-out paper ballots, through strategies that include education, research, advocacy, and direct assistance to voters and state and local election officials. In 2020, more than 75 million votes– nearly half of all votes cast –came from voters who’d received mailed out ballots, a dramatic increase from 33 million votes in 2016.

Since its 2017 founding, Vote at Home has raised more than $10 million and helped local election officials in more than 40 states promote and securely administer the dramatic expansion of mail ballots. Through its 501 c(3) research and education efforts, and its 501 c(4) advocacy work, Vote at Home has played a material role in more than a dozen states to help craft, promote, and enact legislation that significantly improves and expands voters’ access to, use of, and trust in mail ballots.

This position is an opportunity for existing and emerging leaders concerned with state of voting rights and a commitment to election reform to expand their impact. The Executive Director reports directly to the boards of the National Vote at Home Institute (NVAHI, a non-partisan, 501 c (3) organization) and the National Vote at Home Coalition (NVAHC, an affiliated 501 c(4) non-partisan policy advocacy organization).

Job Responsibilities:

The Executive Director shall be responsible for managing all aspects of the organizations’ operations, growth, and development. Major responsibilities include the following:

· Strategy. Responsible for the executive of the VAH’s strategic plan and programs and identifying and recommending strategic and tactical opportunities of engagement.

· Fundraising.** **Work with the boards of directors of both organizations to develop and implement a fundraising plan that supports sustainable growth and supports the goals and strategies of both of organizations. Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with existing and potential donors.

· Partnerships. Manage existing partnerships with stakeholders and organizations and Identify and cultivate additional opportunities for parternships in order to promote and amplify VAH’s goals and strategies.

· Communication. Act as the spokesperson for VAH at conferences, public and private forums, and the media. Responsible for creating and implementing VAH’s communication plans.

· Budget. Ensure Vote at Home’s financial sustainability and the effective and efficient expenditure of available funds through fundraising and budget administration in conjunction with each organization’s boards of directors.

· Management. The hiring, supervision, and performance management of all staff, contractors, and contracts to ensure a collaborative and productive workplace, promote diversity and equity, and comply fully with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Preferred Qualifications:

The successful candidate will possess a combination of skills and experiences. We recognize that experience and learning comes in a variety of forms and as such the preferred qualifications are viewed a guiding framework. Candidates will be assessed both on their knowledge and familiarity with the world of election administration and policy, and on their proven experiences and abilities to raise funds, forge successful partnerships, and collaborate with a diverse range of other leaders and advocacy organizations in the election reform space. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated experience of progressive leadership with increasing levels of responsibility in roles.

Compensation: Vote at Home has budgeted the annual salary for this position at $120,000 to $160,000, negotiable based upon the successful candidate’s professional experience, accomplishments, leadership qualities, and election-related knowledge. The compensation package also includes paid vacation and employer-paid health insurance and retirement benefits.

Location. Vote at Home is currently all remote.

To Apply. If you are interested, please email your resume and a cover letter to Jobs@voteathome.org.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.