LWVPA Seeks Voter Services Coordinator
The League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (“LWVPA,” “The League”) seeks a passionate and committed Voter Services Coordinator to join our team. As the League of Women Voters of PA (LWVPA) Voter Services Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role as a valued member of our dynamic and passionate team. A successful Voter Service Coordinator will be passionate about community and voter organizing, with an ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences across Pennsylvania. The Coordinator will work with our 30 local Leagues and communities to organize and mobilize members, supporters, volunteers, organizations, and the public to help achieve the League’s mission to empower voters and defend democracy. This person will play an important role in developing an organizing strategy aimed at building civic capacity and voter empowerment at the state and local levels to secure transformational electoral accomplishments and grow the organization.
About the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania:
The League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (LWVPA) is a nonpartisan, grassroots civic engagement organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. With 103 years of experience, the League is one of America’s oldest and most trusted civic nonprofit organizations. We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate in government.
LWVPA Commitment to Equity:
LWVPA is an organization committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in principle and in practice. DEIB is central to our organization’s current and future success in engaging all communities and policy makers in creating a more perfect democracy. LWVPA is committed to fostering leadership among and elevating the voices of women, young people, people of color, Indigenous people, immigrants and refugees, low-income people, LGBQ+, and transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary people, people with disabilities, young parents, people who were formerly incarcerated and people living in the many intersections of these experiences. We encourage individuals from these communities to apply for this role.
Position Responsibilities (to include, but not limited to):
Develop and implement voter services and engagement plans to build power in diverse communities.
Support the development and distribution of Vote411, LWVPA’s voter services tool.
Mobilize and strengthen local Leagues in Pennsylvania, foster cooperation among local Leagues, and offer professional support to help local Leagues achieve their goals, especially in the area of community organizing and voter engagement.
Support the goals and activities of the LWVPA statewide Voter Services Committee and LWVPA Poll Worker Project, which will include organizing and facilitating bi-weekly evening meetings of the Voter Services Committee.
Build strong, trusted, and authentic relationships with League leaders and partner organizations.
Provide support and expertise to leverage legislative, advocacy, and program agendas to build grassroots organizing power to advocacy and coalition building efforts.
Mobilize the public to engage in the redistricting process through our partnership with Fair Districts PA.
Develop and host various organizing and advocacy trainings for diverse audiences.
Additional Spanish, Chinese, or other language skills preferred, but not required.
Location and Time Expectations:
This position will be remote, with the expectation that the Voter Services Coordinator will travel to Harrisburg, local League meetings/events, and to meet with the Executive Director and Senior Program Manager, as needed. Residency in Southwest PA is preferred but not required. The Voter Services Coordinator will need to be available for some travel, as well as evenings and weekends, as necessary.
Compensation and Benefits:
This is a one-year, salaried opportunity ranging from $43,000 to $48,000, complemented by competitive benefits and time-off package. Continuation beyond a year is dependent on funding and a successful annual evaluation.
How to Apply:
Applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter to the Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of PA, amy.widestrom@lwvpa.org. The cover letter should detail how an applicant’s experience aligns with the expectations of the Voter Services Coordinator role and highlight any other skills or attributes that would support the work of this position.
Priority deadline for consideration is Friday, February 2, 2024, after which applications will be reviewed on a case by case basis until the position is filled.