Executive Vice President for Communications

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 and insightful leader to guide our internal and external communications strategy as we strive to meet this moment and fulfill our mission.

The Executive Vice President for Communications is passionate about expanding voting rights and deeply understands how the words we choose, the audiences we reach, and the campaigns we amplify all contribute to that goal. This role will shape and scale short- and long-term communications strategies that advance All Voting’s and All Voting is Local Action’s vision for an inclusive, accessible democracy. Leading the full spectrum of the organizations’ communications work, the EVP is responsible for setting the strategic direction for messaging and content, stewarding the brand, and providing leadership across the organization and the broader voting rights ecosystem.

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, having the experience to know when to stay the course and when to pivot. You are a big thinker and big doer.

You’re a seasoned people leader who can coach, motivate, and support a high-performing, distributed team. You lead through relationships, are energized by working across lines of difference, and are a flexible and steady leader when under pressure. You are equally effective on a zoom screen, a TV screen, in a coalition meeting, or a team meeting. 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

Communications and Content Strategy

• Serve as the organization’s chief narrative and media strategist, identifying opportunities to elevate All Voting’s work and leadership among key audiences, including opinion leaders, policymakers, and elections officials.
• Further develop All Voting’s internal and external communications strategies to spotlight state and national work, deepen organizational impact, and advance our mission.
• Oversee the production and dissemination of high-quality content across multiple platforms, including digital, print, and multimedia formats.

Organizational Leadership and Staff Management

• Ensure deep alignment with the EVP for States, 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.
• Lead the integration of communications across the organization, promoting shared ownership of storytelling and brand consistency.
• Lead, inspire, and support a team of six communications professionals.
• Model transparent, inclusive, equity-driven leadership and foster a high-performing and collaborative team culture rooted in creativity, trust, and accountability.

Brand Expansion and Management

• Establish All Voting’s thought leadership in the voting rights space, including executive communications, speaking engagements, and strategic use of research, data, and policy insights.
• Represent All Voting is Local at key professional forums, public events, and collaboration spaces for communicators across the democracy and voting rights sectors.
• Collaborate with partner organizations to develop joint strategies and narrative alignment that strengthen the pro-democracy field.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 15 years of experience in communications and media strategy, ideally at a national or multi-state organization, with a strong record of leadership growth.
• Demonstrated success managing teams, budgets, and complex strategies in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Experience developing and executing multi-medium and multi-channel content strategies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with internal teams, media, influencers, and partner organizations.
• Willingness to travel.

Desired Qualifications

• Interest in and general knowledge of voting rights issues, elections, or civic engagement.
• Strong belief in the power of local and state strategies to influence and inform national efforts.
• Experience working in a remote/distributed environment.
• Prior experience as part of an executive leadership team or C-suite.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. 

Employee Benefits

The salary range for this role 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.