Election Protection Organizer, Wisconsin (Temporary)
Common Cause
Wisconsin, USA
USD 63,860-80,340 / year
We are looking for a collaborative and energetic Election Protection Organizer to join our Common Cause team in Wisconsin. This is a key role supporting Election Protection work and our ability to build capacity and diversify our audience, volunteer and donor base as we work to engage millions more in our fight to protect and strengthen democracy in advance of upcoming Wisconsin elections in August and November 2026.
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 program. 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, Wisconsin; this role can be based in Milwaukee, Dane or Brown County, with an expectation to come into our office and/or travel around Northeast Wisconsin at least 3 days per week (up to daily travel during peak times). This role will start on June 1, 2026 and will end December 20, 2026.
Responsibilities
Statewide Election Protection Program Support
Support the planning, coordination and execution of our statewide Election Protection program in Wisconsin, across In-Person Absentee Voting, Election Day, and post-election periods
Assist in building and maintaining a statewide volunteer program and infrastructure, including recruitment, onboarding, and engagement
Support deployment of volunteers across priority counties and municipalities of Wisconsin’s 8 congressional districts; especially Northeast Wisconsin coverage
Support coordination of volunteers to help ensure adequate volunteer coverage for priority In-Person Absentee Voting sites, polling locations, and post-election observation needs
Assist in developing and leading engaging Election Protection trainings for members, volunteers, and community partners
Engage in state and/or multi-state campaigns and mobilizations to defend voting rights
Support the implementation of systems to manage Common Cause members and volunteers for In-Person Absentee Voting voting and election day, including sign-up and placement of volunteers, calling volunteers to engage or re-engage them
Support collection and reporting of data and information from voters, volunteers, partners, election officials, and other sources.
Share Election Protection educational materials to our social media pages to engage members and share accurate information about elections
Election Administration, Clerk Engagement & Community Outreach & Coalition Engagement
Act as a representative of Common Cause in various coalitions, meetings and events
Monitor and engage with election officials across counties to discuss voter access and election administration during IPAV, election day, and post-election
Build relationships with key stakeholders and host community meetings to understand current barriers to voter participation
Build and maintain professional relationships with municipal and county clerks and election officials
Monitor election administration practices and identify potential barriers to voter access
Support communication between community stakeholders and election officials to improve voter education and access
Build and maintain relationships with community-based organizations, civic engagement groups, and faith-based and grassroots leaders
Support trainings for our volunteers on culturally responsive outreach to historically underrepresented communities, including Black, Latino, Native, Asian, immigrant, student, as well as rural voters
Administrative and other duties
Maintain accurate and timely tracking systems for volunteer recruitment, training and deployment; incident reports and voter issues; partner engagement and outreach efforts
Support the collection, documentation, and escalation of reports related to voter intimidation; hostile or non-compliant poll observers; barriers to voting or election administration challenges
Assist in strengthening internal reporting systems and ensuring data is usable for rapid response, communications, and post-election analysis
Complete other administrative tasks as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
You will thrive in this role if you have:
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 democracy issues, including voting rights, redistricting, campaign finance reform, disinformation, ethics, etc., with a demonstrated interest in the unique aspects of Wisconsin’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; and ideally you also have familiarity with data and volunteer management systems (e.g., Airtable, Action Builder, VAN, EveryAction, or similar tools)
The following is required:
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
Ability to work in-person in the state office or at various locations around the state at least 3 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 election materials (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
Additional information about this role:
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
Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of any race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, income class, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status, as well as applicants who have been previously incarcerated.
Common Cause (501(c)(4)) and Common Cause Education Fund (501(c)(3)) are nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots affiliate organizations dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create an open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process.
Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Washington, DC, Common Cause has members and supporters living in every congressional district in the United States, and offices in 23 states around the country.
63860 - 80340 USD a year