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| Company: | Common Cause, DC - Remote | ||
| Job Title: | JDHuntr - Senior Policy Director & Counsel, Voting & Fair Rep. $132,613–$148,526 - Hybrid |
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| Job Category: | Policy/Public Affairs [ View All Policy/Public Affairs Jobs ] | ||
| Job Reference: | 88066 | ||
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| An organization is seeking a Senior Policy Director & Counsel, Voting & Fair Representation to lead initiatives focused on protecting voting rights, promoting free and fair elections, and strengthening representative democracy. This role will establish the strategic vision for voting and fair representation efforts, oversee a national Election Protection program, and integrate policy development, litigation, legislative advocacy, organizing, and communications to address evolving challenges. The position also leads a team of experts and collaborates with national and state-based teams, as well as coalition partners, to develop and implement impactful strategies. Reporting to the Vice President of Policy, this full-time position is based in Washington, DC, follows a hybrid schedule with at least two in-office days per week, requires travel approximately six times per year, and is expected to begin in September. Senior Policy Director & Counsel, Voting & Fair Representation Location: Washington, DC Job Type: Full time Responsibilities: Lead our Voting & Fair Representation strategy Set the strategic vision for our voting and fair representation work across federal, multi-state, and state-level advocacy Develop and execute strategies that bring together policy, litigation, legislative advocacy, organizing, communications, and coalition engagement to protect voting rights and strengthen fair representation Serve as a national coalition leader and trusted expert on voting, fair representation, and election protection Lead and grow our Election Protection Program Lead our national Election Protection program, including strategy, coordination, and execution across our 22 state teams and national partnerships Identify emerging threats to free and fair elections and develop proactive strategies, including policy solutions, litigation strategies, and rapid response plans Represent Common Cause in key national coalitions and help shape the broader democracy movement’s response to election challenges Manage and develop a high-impact team Lead, mentor, and grow a team of voting and fair representation experts Manage a large team including direct supervision of policy directors and counsels: collaboratively set goals, coach and develop them towards these goals and support their career progression and retention at Common Cause Build a collaborative team culture focused on strategic thinking, bias towards action, creative problem-solving, and measurable impact Ensure strong coordination across Common Cause departments and teams, including litigation, legislative affairs, campaigns, organizing, communications, and state teams Drive policy implementation and impact Work with state teams, partners, policymakers, and election officials to advance and implement pro-democracy reforms Translate complex legal and policy issues into strategies that move decision-makers, partners, and the public Provide expertise through testimony, media engagement, coalition leadership, and strategic guidance Support organizational leadership Help strengthen Common Cause’s role as a leading voice in the democracy movement Ensure Common Cause is recognized as a trusted leader in voting rights and representation policy, influencing national and state-level policy, regulatory, and legislative debates Play a leadership role in contributing to organizational strategy, planning, and cross-team initiatives 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 voting and fair representation A commitment to equity in the goals of your work and in how you work with others A track record of working collaboratively with others, with the ability to build rapport, trust, and credibility with multiple stakeholders with diverse interests Ability to navigate organizational and power dynamics, respectfully navigate conflict while maintaining your values, and influence others to adopt changes to meet common goals Innovative and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to navigate through ambiguity to achieve goals, and a resourceful approach to solve problems Ability to manage and meet deadlines for multiple short- and long-term priorities at once, with high attention to detail; strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage your time independently Ability to compel action through both written and verbal communication, including distilling complex concepts for a broad audience, and to differentiate communications as needed for various audiences Openness to feedback and awareness of your own strengths and areas for growth Familiarity with office productivity tools including Microsoft Office, Slack, and Zoom The following is required: Juris Doctor degree and bar admission in one or more states Demonstrated experience in successful state-level or national public advocacy campaigns related to democracy, elections, voting rights, and civil rights, including creating and managing campaign or annual plans, from conception through implementation and completion Demonstrated experience with the legislative process at the federal level as well as in at least one state (ideally in multiple) Demonstrated experience leading complex advocacy litigation to protect voting or civil rights Demonstrated experience managing complex programmatic efforts, such as multi-state election protection programs Experience leading coalitions or groups that represent stakeholders with diverse interests to achieve a goal Experience managing and developing a team; setting strategic direction for a team, and building a unified approach to achieve goals A track record of leading organization-wide change initiatives Ability to work in our Washington, DC office at least two days a week, and to travel at least six times per year 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 will 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 In addition to salary, we also offer a generous benefits package, including: A robust healthcare plan that covers 97% of employee’s medical care, 100% of employee’s vision and dental benefits, and 75% of family medical care and 100% of family vision and dental benefits Long-term disability and life insurance Generous Paid Time Off including 20 Days of Vacation and 10 observed Holidays per year, and additional days off for Thanksgiving and Winter break 16 weeks of paid parental leave Flexible spending accounts A 401k retirement savings plan, with immediate Employer Match Dependent Care and Pet Care Support when you travel for work Funds for professional development $132,613 - $148,526 a year Note that as this role is based in Washington, DC, there would be a 3% increase on the offered salary as part of our geographic adjustment. In order to ensure greater equity and transparency as an organization, Common Cause sets salary ranges consistently based on job responsibilities, and we determine salary for each staff member based on relevant years of experience (you can read more about our approach to compensation here, including where we offer geographical adjustments). For these reasons, we do not negotiate on our salary ranges or our specific salary offers. Senior Policy Director & Counsel, Voting & Fair Representation $132,613–$148,526 Common Cause 88066 |
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| Company: | Common Cause | ||
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| Employment type: | Full Time, Remote | ||
| Salary: | $132,613–$148,526 | ||
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| Degree: | JD | ||
| Experience (year): | Unspecified | ||
| Job Location: | Washington, DC - Remote USA | ||
| Zip/Postal Code: | 20001 | ||
| Post Date: | 07/15/2026 | ||
| More Details: | Click here to read more about this job. | ||
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