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All Voting is Local

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Social Impact • Non-profit • Government

All Voting is Local is a multistate, nonpartisan organization dedicated to protecting voting rights and expanding ballot access, particularly for voters of color and historically marginalized communities, across eight states in the United States. This organization works year-round, beyond just election years, to combat state and local voting policies that limit voter participation. It collaborates with election officials and partners to advocate for fair and inclusive voter registration rules, eliminate voting barriers, and ensure that every vote counts. Rooted in a civil rights framework, All Voting is Local builds educational and advocacy campaigns focused on state and local election processes, emphasizing that democracy thrives when every voice is heard.

11 - 50 employees

Founded 2019

🌍 Social Impact

🤝 Non-profit

🏛️ Government

📋 Description

• Implement the Executive Director’s vision and the mission for the organizations by overseeing operational health, and advising the Executive Director on all aspects of the organization’s work, culture, and growth. • Serve as a key member of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and ensure deep alignment with the EVP for States, EVP for Policy & Analytics, EVP for Communications, and Chief of Staff in developing and advancing shared strategic goals, driving the execution of core objectives, and fostering a collaborative culture in line with the organization’s values. • Model transparent, inclusive, equity-driven leadership and foster a high-performing and collaborative team culture rooted in creativity, trust, and accountability. • Cultivate a strong working relationship with All Voting’s and AVL Action’s boards of directors and oversee governance matters for both organizations. • Oversee the finances of the organization including the development of organizational budgets and day-to-day expenses and liaise with external financial vendors to ensure timely and correct presentation of the annual audits and tax forms. • Coordinate with the Development team on the proper accounting of revenue. • Oversee the Compliance Counsel in the management of programmatic compliance including oversight of risk management. • Manage legal matters impacting the organization including annual federal and state reporting and engage with outside counsel, as needed. • Manage the Senior Operations Manager and external vendors to ensure employees have secure technology, equipment, facilities, and training. • Oversee the development and review of contracts, leases, and subgrants in partnership with the Senior Operations Manager. • Lead, manage, and support a team of three operations professionals. • Develop organization-wide systems, policies, and processes with a people-centered framework. • With the People Director, provide oversight of organizational personnel matters, policies, and resources impacting staff to create a positive and productive culture for employees. • Guide talent development practices, partnering with our People Director to foster training and development opportunities for our team and to prioritize our commitment to Diversity, Equity, inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) practices and competencies in all of our talent processes as our organizations continue to mature and grow. • Advise the Executive Director and People Director on internal HR practices and functions, related to talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and retention strategy.

🎯 Requirements

• At least 15 years of experience in operations and strategy, ideally at a national or multi-state organization, with a strong record of organizational leadership. • Prior experience as part of an executive leadership team, C-suite, or as a deputy COO. • Demonstrated success managing teams and complex strategies in fast-paced, dynamic environments. • A strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, and fiscal accountability. • A willingness to balance big picture thinking with being a hands-on leader. • Ability to develop, execute, and adapt strategies and priorities, leaning into a culture of continuous improvement. • Ability to travel (at least on a quarterly basis) to support our state work, board relations, and senior team projects.

🏖️ Benefits

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance. • Life, short-term disability, and AD&D insurance • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • 403(b) Retirement Account with a 6.5% direct employer contribution • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Monthly tech stipend • Generous paid time off policies that include: • ○ Wellness Days • ○ Vacation Days • ○ Sick Days • ○ Personal Leave • ○ Paid Parental Leave