About the Texas Democratic Party

Founded in 1846, Texas Democrats continue the march towards a state as great as its promise.

A fair shot for all, that’s what drove Democrats to build this great state, and that is what drives us today. A belief that no matter who you are, what you look like, where you come from, or who you love if you work hard in Texas, you can make it.

We believe democratic government exists to achieve as a community, state, and nation what we cannot achieve as individuals.

We believe in equal opportunity, fairness, freedom, family, community, and a responsibility to ourselves and each other. These are the values our elders passed down to us, the values we hope to share with our children, and the values we expect from our elected officials.

The Texas Democratic Party is a movement of millions of Texans coming together to fight for our Texas values. We know our state cannot succeed when the deck is stacked against working Texans and their families.

Job Opening: Deputy Voter Protection Director for Programs

The Texas Democratic  is seeking a Deputy Voter Protection Director for Programs to lead the Hotline and Poll Watching programs and other voter protection volunteer engagement efforts. This is a full-time paid position.

What You’ll Do:

The Deputy Voter Protection Director will work closely with the Voter Protection Director to implement a comprehensive voter protection plan, ensuring ballot access for all Texans in 2026. We are looking for someone with organizing experience, as well as strong problem solving and communication skills, to help recruit, onboard, train, assign, and support voter protection volunteers.

As the Deputy Voter Protection Director, you will be expected to:

• Work alongside the Voter Protection Director to implement the voter protection plan
• Plan and execute voter protection programming, and manage staff who do – including the voter protection hotline and the poll watching program. 
• Develop volunteer pipelines and processes, including processes around recruiting, training, assigning, credentialing, and managing volunteers. 
• Create resources and facilitate trainings for voter protection volunteers and volunteer leaders
• Hire and train other voter protection staff to manage volunteers and reach volunteer recruitment goals
• Manage voter protection volunteer data in Votebuilder, ensuring organization and data integrity
• Support internal and external communication around voter protection in Texas.
• Cultivate strong relationships with county-level democratic organizations to help recruit and coordinate volunteer activities. 

Who You Are: 

TDP seeks a candidate possessing the following qualifications: 

• At least one cycle of experience in organizing on a campaign or with a voter protection program, with specific experience training volunteers and volunteer leaders
• Previous experience managing paid staff is strongly preferred
• A creative approach to organizing and eagerness to try new solutions and adapt to new skills to meet ambitious goals
• Strong lens and judgment on issues of race and equity: Clearly and consistently articulates a sophisticated understanding of racial equity and structural racism as it relates to the work we do and how we operate internally at TDP. Organizes from a racial justice perspective, with emphasis on voter suppression’s disproportionate impact on communities of color
• Collaborative, able to anticipate teammates’ needs, willing to work long and irregular hours
• Strong cross team communication and organizational skills; keen sense of humor
• Demonstrates grace under pressure – thrives in a fast-paced environment, is decisive, and maintains composure and teamwork skills under pressure.
• Proven time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in order to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, NGP/VAN, and Mobilize
• Committed to Democratic values and electing Democrats in Texas!

Other Details:

Location:  Within Texas

Salary:  $80,000

Benefits: Medical, vision, and dental

Reports to:  Voter Protection Director 

Application and Interview Procedure:

To apply, please email your resume to alugo@txdemocrats.org. Use “Voter Protection Organizing Application” in the subject line. This role will be open to apply until the position is filled.

The TDP believes our diversity on staff is our strength and we encourage individuals with

diverse backgrounds—including race, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, parenting

status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability or veteran status—to apply.