Arizona State Director

Organization: VoteRiders
Location: Remote (must be based in Arizona, preference for Phoenix)
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $70,000 - $75,000/year
Position funded through December 2026, with possibility of extension.

About VoteRiders:

VoteRiders is a nonpartisan voter ID assistance organization that ensures all eligible citizens can exercise their right to vote. VoteRiders does not maintain a physical office.

Position Overview:

The VoteRiders Arizona State Director leads all VoteRiders' programming in the state and grows our impact there. This individual works closely with VoteRiders' National Field Director, Department Directors and Deputy Directors, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director to plan, manage, and execute the Arizona field programs. The Arizona State Director will lead overall state programming and partnership work, serving as the primary contact for many state-based partners in Arizona. This position currently directly supervises one full-time staff member, the Arizona State Organizer. This position reports to the National Field Director.

Primary Responsibilities:

Partner Outreach and Relationship Management:
- Develop and implement a state-specific strategic plan for partner organization outreach and engagement, supporting a broad and diverse range of partners to incorporate and sustain voter ID education and assistance in their work
- Proactively identify, establish, maintain, and deepen meaningful partnerships with a growing number of statewide and local organizations to support voter ID outreach and assistance to at-risk communities
- Leverage relationships with Arizona partners for the benefit of other VoteRiders programs by forging connections and supporting partnership development in other states or nationally

Policy Monitoring and Engagement:
- Working in coalition with partners, monitor in-state legislative developments and initiatives related to voting rights and voter ID laws
- Identify strategic ways in which VoteRiders can engage in nonpartisan voter ID-related policy and advocacy activities

Voter, Community, and Volunteer Engagement:
- Organize and join in-state virtual and in-person community events to engage voters and at-risk communities directly
- Proactively offer voter ID information and assistance needs of Arizona voters, including directly assisting Arizona voters to obtain their state ID if needed
- Assist in the recruitment, training, and oversight of a diverse group of VoteRiders volunteers

Reporting, Staff, and Program Management:
- Lead and maintain organizational resource development and reporting efforts for Arizona field programs
- Directly supervise, support, and mentor the Arizona State Organizer
- Work with the development department for state-specific grant proposals and reporting
- Develop, track, and report on overall goals/metrics for the state
- Represent VoteRiders externally, including with partners, the media, and other stakeholders
- Draft, provide input into, and monitor annual state budget

Required Qualifications:
- Lives in (or willing to relocate immediately to) Arizona (relocation funds not provided)
- At least 6 years of relevant experience in a similar role, including community organizing experience within the democracy or political space, and coalition-building experience
- Proven track record in building strong and sustainable collaborative relationships
- Managerial skills and at least 2 years of managerial experience, particularly related to managing staff and volunteers in a remote environment
- Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage details, resourcefully solve problems, and follow through with minimum direct supervision
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills
- Experience and ability to work with diverse and at-risk communities
- Willing to travel within Arizona with access to reliable transportation
- Willing to work unconventional hours, including evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications:
- Spanish or additional relevant language skills
- Experience with VAN, Mobilize, and/or EveryAction
- Existing relationships with Arizona democracy, direct service, and/or community organizations
- Experience working within the political arena and/or campaigns, combined with experience at another nonprofit organization

Compensation & Benefits:
- Starting salary: $70,000 - $75,000/year
- Health benefits
- 401K with 4% employer contribution
- Generous paid time off, including 4 weeks/year of accrued vacation time, paid sick time, all federal holidays, 5 personal days, and paid office closures at Thanksgiving and winter holidays
- Equipment and home office stipends
- Lifestyle Spending Account via Joon
- Calm meditation app subscription