Election Protection Organizer, Ohio (Temporary)

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We are looking for a collaborative and energetic Election Protection Organizer to join our team in Ohio.

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We are looking for a collaborative and energetic Election Protection Organizer to join our team in Ohio. This is a key role supporting our work to grow and diversify our audience and volunteer base as we work to engage millions more in our fight to protect and strengthen democracy in advance of this significant upcoming election.  

This role is at the intersection of community and democracy. You will work with various communities across the state to expand our growing membership base through recruitment efforts and by engaging members in our Election Protection programming. You will also support our comprehensive Election Protection training and serve as a first point of contact for volunteers and members.

This is a full-time, temporary role reporting to the State Director, Ohio;  this role can be based anywhere in Ohio, though will require working in-person in Columbus at least two days per week as well as travel around the state at least two days per week (up to daily travel during peak times). This role will start on June 1, 2026 and will end December 15, 2026.

Responsibilities  

Engage members in our Election Protection efforts

Support recruitment and trainings for members and volunteers to serve as volunteers for election administration advocacy, early voting, election day, and post-election activities, and support recruitment and engagement in activities after Election Protection

Support collection and reporting of data and information from voters, volunteers, partners, election officials, and other sources

Participate in engaging, nonpartisan education and outreach activities to expand awareness of our work including creating content for social media promotion

Engage in state and/or multi-state campaigns and mobilizations to defend voting rights

Assist in developing and distributing Election Protection-related promotional materials, educational resources and toolkits using traditional (print, tv, etc.) and digital communication platforms; this will include coordinating with others and driving materials across the state

Assist in developing and leading engaging Election Protection trainings for members, volunteers, and community partners

Support the implementation of systems to manage Common Cause members and volunteers for early voting and election day, including sign-up and placement of volunteers, calling volunteers to engage or re-engage them, etc.

Share Election Protection educational materials to our social media pages to engage members and share accurate information about elections

Build and maintain relationships with community partners and elected officials

Act as a representative of Common Cause in various coalitions

Monitor and engage with Boards of Elections and local election officials across counties to discuss voter access and election administration during early voting, election day, and post election

Build relationships with key stakeholders and host community meetings to understand current barriers to voter participation

Administrative and other duties 

Complete administrative tasks as needed

Perform other duties as assigned

A strong commitment to Common Cause’s nonpartisan mission and to advancing civil rights through our pro-democracy agenda

A commitment to equity in the goals of your work and in how you work with others

Openness to feedback and awareness of your own strengths and areas for growth

Ability to build relationships and credibility with multiple stakeholders with diverse interests, and a track record of working collaboratively with others

Interest in public advocacy campaigns and mobilization efforts

Interest in democracy issues, including voting rights, redistricting, campaign finance reform, disinformation, ethics, etc., with a demonstrated interest in the unique aspects of Ohio’s political dynamic

Ability to meet deadlines for multiple projects at once, with attention to detail, and a resourceful approach to solving problems

Strong written and oral communication skills

Familiarity with office productivity tools including Microsoft Office, Slack, and Zoom

Ideally, you have experience supporting the growth of membership bases and/or have worked on an issue-based or political campaign

Ability to travel 1-2 times per year for team and/or all staff retreats

Based in Ohio, with the ability to work in-person in Columbus at least two days per week as well as travel around the state at least two days per week (and up to daily during the peak of our season)

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

You must have access to a vehicle to transport boxes of election materials and yard signs (miles driven on official business in your personal vehicle will be reimbursed at the federal mileage rate)

Willing to have a social media presence on behalf of Common Cause, including being tagged on posts and creating content on behalf of the organization (as needed, Common Cause may provide accounts for staff members to use)

Per our nonpartisan policy, Common Cause staff members may not currently be in elected office (or running for office); on the Steering Committee or Finance Committee for any political candidate; or affiliated with the leadership of a political party

Must have access to a reliable internet connection

This position is included in a union-represented collective bargaining unit and specific employment terms and conditions are subject to collective bargaining negotiations

Common Cause is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time; please note that if hired, you will be asked to produce documentation for authorization to work in the US