REV UP GOTV Contractor

● Position Type: Contractor, July 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026

● Job Type: Part-Time independent contractor (not eligible for employee benefits), 15-20

hours per week. Flexible hours, dependent on coordinating with local organizers and

volunteers.

● Compensation: $35/hour

● Reports To: Director of Accessible Democracy

● Location: Remote; short-term travel to Georgia and/or Texas possible

● Deadline to Apply: May 25, 2026

About AAPD

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) works to increase the political and economic power of people with disabilities. As a national disability-led and cross-disability rights organization, AAPD advocates for full civil rights for over 60 million Americans with disabilities. We do this by promoting equal opportunity, economic power, independent living, and political participation through our programs and advocacy. We are looking to hire contractors who embody our mission and are invested in building the disability rights movement.

AAPD is an equal opportunity employer. Our office collaborates across initiatives to actively uplift and center the diversity of the disability community in our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Applicants with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

AAPD has an office headquartered in Washington, DC, but staff are primarily remote or hybrid. AAPD follows strong COVID-19 Prevention Policies in our DC office and whenever our staff are in-person. The REV UP GOTV Contractor will be required to follow AAPD COVID-19 Prevention Policies if they attend any in-person engagements through their role.

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is seeking a REV UP GOTV Contractor to support the use of NGP Voter Action Network (VAN) in two states: Georgia and Texas. AAPD’s REV UP campaign (“Register, Educate, Vote, Use your Power”) is a national nonpartisan campaign working to build the power of the disability vote and improve election accessibility. The network consists of grassroots state voting coalitions in around 20 states and partners in over 30 states. In 2026, REV UP is piloting the use of VAN to increase our direct voter outreach. The REV UP GOTV Contractor will lead VAN strategy and implementation, providing both strategic and logistical support to two disability vote coalitions in our pilot states: REV UP Georgia and REV UP Texas. The Contractor reports to the Director of Accessible Democracy.

Core Responsibilities

Develop and Execute Nonpartisan Direct Voter Outreach Strategy Through VAN (60%)

● In collaboration with grassroots volunteers and coalition leads, develop a direct voter

contact plan for the summer and early fall of 2026 utilizing activities such as

phone banking, text banking, direct mailers, and canvassing.

● Ensure all voter outreach activities comply with nonpartisan guidelines, data privacy

standards, and VAN usage policies; maintain responsible data stewardship practices

● Build lists using available data and models to ensure reach of target audiences

● Draft and implement outreach strategies, scripts, targeting plans, and reusable

templates (e.g., scripts, training materials, outreach workflows) in coordination with

AAPD staff and coalition leadership

● Support the execution of voter outreach activities, including participating in actions like

phone banking or canvassing

● Ensure all outreach materials and volunteer engagement practices are accessible to

people with disabilities

● Input and maintain accurate and secure data in VAN and through other AAPD project

management databases (Monday.com, Google Drive)

● Maintain clear record of strategies, plans, and materials created through this work

Engage and Support Local Organizers (30%)

● Collaborate with coalition leaders as partners in decision-making, respecting their state

expertise while providing guidance on VAN strategy and implementation

● Support coalition leads in recruiting, training, and managing volunteers, including sharing

and adapting reusable templates and tools

● Participate in regular check-ins and project meetings with AAPD staff and REV UP

coalitions

● Build and maintain relationships with coalition leads, members, and volunteers

Reporting and Program Analysis (10%)

● Track and report on key metrics such as voter contacts, volunteer engagement, and

VAN adoption to assess program effectiveness

● Regularly share updates on program implementation. Updates can be short written

pieces or verbal updates in check-ins

● After Election Day, contribute to a report/analysis on the VAN pilot program to inform

future use of the tool by AAPD’s REV UP coalitions, including recommendations for

reusable workplans, templates and resources

Requirements

● Experience with VAN, MiniVAN, Mobilize and the related activities – phone banking

(traditional and auto dialers), text banking, mail campaigns, and canvassing – is required.

A minimum of 2 years experience, or 2 campaign cycles, is preferred.

● Experience working with GOTV campaigns in Texas and Georgia

● Experience with nonpartisan voter outreach and messaging

● Experience working with volunteers

● Experience working in and with the disability community

● Strong commitment to disability justice, intersectionality, and social equity

● Strong organizational skills in order to maintain records

● Strong communication skills across multiple audiences and mediums

● Strong strategic thinking and planning skills

● Ability to work independently and collaboratively; engage in collaborative brainstorming,

facilitate collaborative decision making

● Optional: Travel to Georgia or Texas to support in-person canvassing or voter outreach

events may be possible. Trips will not exceed 5 days, with no more than 2 trips during

the contract period. All expenses related to travel will be covered by AAPD. If a

candidate is unwilling or unable to travel for in-person support, they can still be

considered for this position.