About Democratic Party of Wisconsin

WisDems is nationally recognized as one of the country’s highest-performing and most pivotal political organizations. During the upcoming election cycle, WisDems will drive massive programs to hold Republicans accountable, elect progressive candidates up and down the ballot, and work to build volunteer-led coalitions for the long term. WisDems’ work is grounded in inclusion, respect, and empowerment across race, gender, other dimensions of identity, and the rural/suburban/urban divide. Our work continues year-round, collaborating with partners to build a movement that delivers meaningful change for all Wisconsinites. We seek outstanding applicants who share our values and vision to join the team, help win elections, and build a future where everyone can thrive.

Start date: June 2025

Application Deadline: May 8, 2025 

(Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Deadlines may be shortened or extended as necessary. There is no guarantee this posting will remain open until the deadline or be closed on the deadline. This is a suggested timeframe based on organization needs.)

The Opportunity: The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is seeking a Deputy Voter Protection Director to  assist in spotting and resolving voter protection issues, recruit and train poll workers and observers, and help voters more easily access the ballot. This position will report to the Wisconsin Voter Protection Director. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Work with the Voter Protection Director on strategic planning and implementation. 
• Help the Voter Protection Director manage changes to voting laws and procedures in a fast-paced environment. 
• Create and review training programs for volunteers. 
• Maintain a current knowledge of voting laws and related issues, as well as a current knowledge of ongoing goals/activities of other relevant stakeholders. 
• Oversee some combination of the following programs, as assigned: Voter Assistance Hotline, Ballot Cure, Poll Observers, Poll Worker Nominations, and election administration monitoring.
• Help educate voters on their voting rights and options, including but not limited to collecting early vote information, managing our voter education website, and conducting voter education trainings for volunteers and stakeholders.
• Manage direct reports in all aspects of their work and support their success in the role by conducting relevant coaching conversations, providing and receiving feedback, and creating an inclusive and engaging team culture. More specific tasks could include but are not limited to:
• • Managing and reviewing time off requests
  • Hiring new team members
  • Having constructive conversations with team members on performance
  • Building rapport and trust within your team
  • Leading projects and delegating tasks
• On year requirements include working outside of normal work hours; including canvassing and other election-preparation as necessary.

Qualifications (Required):

• Growth Mindset - Ability to take and implement feedback.
• Relentlessly Goal Oriented - Enjoys working toward and achieving ambitious goals. Keeps calm in stressful situations. Has the capacity and willingness to work long hours during peak season, rolling up their sleeves and getting the work done.
• Cultural Competency - Able to build relationships and collaborate with colleagues, voters, and volunteers who identify as BIPOC, and across other lines of identity difference. Understands how to take an inclusive lens into all aspects of work. 
• Management Skills - Ability to manage relationships within your team, bring out the best in your employees, and treat employees equitably across lines of difference; including but not limited to feedback, performance, and engagement.
• Proven Project Management Experience - Prior experience planning, overseeing and leading strategic projects from ideation to completion. You follow up on next steps and ensure there are no dropped balls.
• Multitasking In A Fast Paced Environment - Able to work quickly without sacrificing accuracy and displays ability to efficiently juggle multiple tasks.
• Excellent Communication Skills - Demonstrably excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. In particular, the distillation of complex issues into digestible bites which spurs people to action.
• Commitment to the DPW’s Values - A strong commitment to protecting the right to vote and expanding access to the ballot, advancing the Democratic agenda, strengthening the Democratic Party, and winning elections.

Qualifications (Preferred):

• Juris Doctorate 
• Experience managing staff and volunteers.
• Proficient in VAN, LBJ, Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets.
• Political organizing and/or campaign experience.
• Fluency in Spanish or Hmong.
• Previous voter protection, poll observer, poll worker, or hotline volunteer experience.

Benefits: Great benefits including; excellent health care ($1/month), dental ($1/month), vision ($1/month), life insurance (free), short term and long-term disability (free), free TalkSpace virtual therapy, free Calm premium subscription, monthly cell phone stipend, 10 days paid vacation, retirement plan with employer match, 3 floating holidays, 9 paid holidays, plus more!

Equity and Inclusion: The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has a vision for a deeply inclusive  and diverse party organization, membership, and electorate. In order to be successful at the  Democratic Party of Wisconsin candidates must have the cultural competence to successfully  work with a diverse array of constituency groups. We especially strongly encourage applicants  with close ties to Black, Indigenous, AAPI, Latinx, Muslim, non-English-speaking, disability,  and LGBTQ communities. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note on COVID-19: Candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment, except where prohibited by law. Fully vaccinated includes receiving any booster shots recommended by the CDC or other public health authorities within the timeframe recommended. Reasonable accommodations due to disability, medical condition, or bona fide religious belief will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.