Chief of Staff - Political Data

• →Ensure ongoing programmatic excellence, rigorous program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and administration, fundraising, communications, and systems; recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve the strategic goals
• →Lead end-to-end OKR process ensuring alignment between organizational goals, team performance, and integrating them into a culture that is both high-performing and supportive.
• →Act as the representative of the Co-EDs in high-level meetings.

• TBD (meaning, YOU will have significant input on how you work across teams)

• Assist the Co-EDs in managing relationships with key external stakeholders, including partners, investors, and key clients.
• Work with the Co-EDs and marketing team to prepare for public appearances, media interviews, and thought leadership opportunities.
• Coordinate high-profile meetings and events, ensuring that the Co-EDs and leadership team are well-prepared and strategically positioned.

• The Chief of Staff must be thoroughly committed to WeVote's mission (see below under WeVote Branding). All candidates should have proven leadership and relationship management experience. Concrete demonstrable experience and other qualifications include:
• At least 3 years of senior management experience; track record of effectively leading and regionally and/or nationally scaling a performance- and outcomes-based organization and staff; ability to point to specific examples of having developed and operationalized strategies that have taken an organization to the next stage of growth
• Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation
• Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills
• Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to business planning
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people
• Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed
• Create action plans for Political Data Managers regarding where they should focus their efforts as they collect data about candidates, and endorsements for candidates
• Clarify questions about political strategy, and where we should put our energy
• Facilitate communication about the political data strategies and accomplishments with other We Vote teams: Community Outreach, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Social, Newsletter Team, Analytics & Ads, Research Team, Internship Program, Recruiting
• Review work product from the team and propose strategies for improving efficiency
• Provide brief reports in meetings and via email about the status of political data in We Vote
• Working with the program managers and the Executive Director, refine and extend We Vote's political campaign strategy, which includes national elements and particular focus on specific states
• Create action plans for Political Data Managers regarding where they should focus their efforts as they collect data about candidates, and endorsements for candidates
• Clarify questions about political strategy, and where we should put our energy
• Facilitate communication about the political data strategies and accomplishments with other We Vote teams: Community Outreach, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Social, Newsletter Team, Analytics & Ads, Research Team, Internship Program, Recruiting
• Review work product from the team and propose strategies for improving efficiency
• Provide brief reports in meetings and via email about the status of political data in We Vote
• Pay attention to the biggest candidate and ballot measure races expected in 2026, whether it be state-level, multi-state, or national

• Brand Pillars: Credibility, Connection, Choices
• Vision: A future where Americans are confident and energized to make choices in every election that champion their needs, hopes, and values 
• Mission: Strengthen Democracy one friend at a time by providing tools that connect voters with their preferences and inspire voting in every election  
• Brand Promise: WeVote connects you to elections. We give you the confidence to make choices that support your needs, hopes, and values across the ballot
• Positioning Statement: WeVote creates the connection between voters, what they value, and their ballot through the power of technology and camaraderie
• Tagline: Energizing Every Election

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Submit your resume and include a brief note/cover letter as to why you are interested in WeVote and our mission. Please include information about yourself and let us know what questions you have. Applications lacking a cover letter may be rejected, or be requested to re-apply with a letter.

If it makes sense, we’ll set up an initial video meeting. Remote applicants are welcome within 3 time zones of US Pacific Time, and WeVote's Co-Founders live in Oakland California. We will read every application and attempt to respond within 5 business days. Our apologies in advance if we aren’t able to personally respond to everyone who applies, or if it takes longer to respond.