Executive Vice President for State Campaigns & Programs

About the Role

Over the last five years, attacks on our democracy have intensified. Deliberate barriers to voting, intimidation of election workers, and the erosion of public confidence in our elections have become central tactics in a sustained attempt to seize — and hold onto — power. In the face of these relentless attacks, All Voting is Local and its affiliate organization, All Voting is Local Action, are leaders in the nonpartisan fight to protect our democracy by expanding access to the ballot at the state and local level.

We seek a dynamic, battle-tested leader to lead our campaigns and programs across our eight states – the heart of All Voting is Local’s work.

The Executive Vice President for State Campaigns & Programs will lead, expand, and scale state programs that expand access to voting, and that build a multiracial, accessible, and equitable democracy. Campaigns vary from rapid response efforts that raise awareness, to long-term programs that seek structural changes that bring all Americans into our democracy. The EVP for States Campaigns & Programs will also drive the development of cross-state efforts, leveraging learnings and innovating across our states to scale meaningful change for voters. 

While not required to reside in the Washington DC area, this role is preferably based in the Washington DC area with periodic in office time.

About You

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, campaign-like environment and has the experience to know when to stay the course and when to pivot. You are deeply committed to structural change and understand how to identify short-term wins that contribute to doing just that.

You’re a bold strategist and an effective builder — able to design programs, work in and with coalitions, shape policy campaigns, and guide state-based teams with clarity and purpose. You lead through relationships, are energized by working across lines of difference, and are a flexible and steady leader when under pressure. You believe deeply in the power of local and state leadership to shape national outcomes, and are energized by work that ensures state-based and national-based strategies are mutually reinforcing. You’re a seasoned people leader who can coach, motivate, and support a high-performing, distributed team. You are open to travel — because the heart of All Voting’s work is in the states. 

About Us

At All Voting is Local, our north star is a democracy that brings people in, instead of one built on the notion that people should be kept out — bold by design because we aim to transform the systems that govern our democracy to include everyone. This commitment to building an inclusive, accessible, and equitable democracy drives both our long-term vision and our day-to-day work.

All Voting is Local works year-round with our partners to prevent partisan interference in our elections, advance fair and inclusive rules on voter registration, and remove barriers that make it more difficult for people to vote – particularly for Black, Brown, Native American, and other historically marginalized communities. As a multi-state organization with a national presence and resources, we build connections between state and national advocacy groups so that local voices and perspectives inform the national conversation around voter access. 

All Voting is Local’s (c)4 affiliate, All Voting is Local Action, advocates for policies and legislative priorities that expand voter access and prevent partisan interference in our elections.

All Voting is Local and All Voting is Local Action are on the ground in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. During the 2024 cycle, All Voting programs expanded access for over 13 million voters.

Duties and Responsibilities

Programs and Campaigns

• Lead the development of short and long-term programs and campaigns with an eye towards state-level innovation and execution. 
• Build an approach to assess and scale/replicate effective state-based strategies across multiple states or nationally.
• Ensure the organization remains on the leading edge of the field — guiding internal learning, skill-building, and programmatic alignment on emerging threats and opportunities in elections and voter access.

Coalition Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a key organizational representative to nonpartisan pro-democracy coalitions, partnering with national organizations on state strategies and ensuring state strategies influence and inform national efforts.
• With the Executive Director, develop and hold relationships with multistate and national allies, key stakeholders, funders, and leaders.
• Represent All Voting is Local in public forums and strategic spaces focused on voting rights and elections at the state level.

Organizational Leadership

• Ensure deep alignment with the EVP for Communications, EVP for Policy & Analytics, Chief of Staff, and Chief Operating Officer in developing and advancing shared strategic goals, driving the execution of core objectives, and fostering a collaborative culture in line with the organization’s values.
• With the EVP for Policy & Analytics, serve as a thought leader on state trends, key threats, policy opportunities, and strategic moments across the organization’s eight states.
• Model transparent, inclusive, equity-driven leadership and foster a high-performing and collaborative team culture rooted in creativity, trust, and accountability.

Team Management and Development

• Manage and support a team of 30 staff across multiple states, including two direct reports.
• Build strong internal relationships across our state teams, facilitating collaboration and leveraging learnings and expertise.
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative, and inclusive team culture rooted in clarity, trust, and accountability.

Minimum Requirements and Skills

• At least 15 years of experience in programmatic, advocacy, campaign, or government leadership, ideally at a state or national level.
• Knowledge of elections, voter access issues, or the pro-democracy space.
• Demonstrated success managing teams, budgets, and complex strategies in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Experience designing and scaling campaigns and/or programs nationally or across multiple geographies. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience working in a remote or distributed organization.
• Previous experience as part of an executive or C-suite team.

Employee Benefits

The salary range for this position is $181,000 - $199,000. All Voting offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

● Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance. 

● Life, short-term disability, and AD&D insurance 

● Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 

● 403(b) Retirement Account with a 6.5% direct employer contribution

● Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

● Monthly tech stipend 

● Generous paid time off policies that include: 

○ Wellness Days 

○ Vacation Days 

○ Sick Days 

○ Personal Leave 

○ Paid Parental Leave 

How To Apply

Don’t meet every single requirement?  Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At All Voting, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in this role description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace

All Voting is Local values a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer, and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.