VoteRiders Florida State Director

OVERVIEW

The VoteRiders Florida State Director leads all VoteRiders’  programming in the state and grows our impact there.

This individual works closely with VoteRiders’ National Field Director, our Department Directors and Deputy Directors, our Chief Operating Officer, and our Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director to plan, manage, and execute the Florida field programs. The Florida State Director will lead overall state programming and partnership work, serving as the primary contact for many state-based partners in Florida, including, but not limited to, voter engagement organizations and direct service providers that serve communities disproportionately impacted by voter ID laws. 

VoteRiders does not maintain a physical office, but candidates must be physically based in or willing to relocate to the state of Florida, and be able to travel regularly within the state, to be considered for this position. While candidates from across Florida will be considered, we have a preference for candidates based in or willing to relocate to Jacksonville or Miami. The Florida State Director reports to our National Field Director. This position currently directly supervises one full-time staff member, the Florida State Organizer. This position may also require you to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.

This position is funded through December 2026, with the possibility of an extension.

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
• Building on previous VoteRiders work in Florida: 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, including voter engagement groups and direct service providers, leveraging VoteRiders’ ID-focused resources, tools, and services
• Leverage relationships with Florida 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, and implement policy and advocacy initiatives with the support of national-level colleagues. 

Voter, Community, and Volunteer Engagement

• As part of the above-described strategic plan, organize and join in-state virtual and in-person community events to engage voters and at-risk communities directly, offering voter ID education and assistance as needed
• Proactively offer as well as respond to voter ID information and assistance needs of Florida voters, including directly assisting Florida voters to obtain their state ID if needed
• Assist in the recruitment, training, and oversight of a diverse group of VoteRiders volunteers who can support VoteRiders activities in the state and virtually, including through the implementation of Voter ID Clinics and the provision of virtual voter ID assistance

Reporting, Staff, and Program Management 

• Lead and maintain organizational resource development and reporting efforts for Florida field programs, including weekly reports, monthly reports, metrics collection, new partner tracking, website updates, and other updates as needed for internal as well as external purposes (e.g., Board of Directors, fundraising, etc.) 
• Directly supervise, support, and mentor the Florida State Organizer and ensure that Florida field programs are cohesive, coordinated, and effectively implementing and executing all of VoteRiders’ programs at scale to meet set statewide and individual goals by all state staff
• Work with the development department for state-specific grant proposals and reporting 
• Develop, track, and report on overall goals/metrics for the state relevant to field programs and other departmental work feeding into Florida programs 
• Represent VoteRiders externally, including with partners, the media, and other stakeholders 
• Liaise cross-functionally with other teams within VoteRiders as needed to ensure mutually reinforcing and successful outcomes
• Draft, provide input into,  and monitor annual state budget, including tracking of expenses associated with program activities; provide input into ad-hoc budget requests and proposals as needed

Organizational Stewardship 

• Tend to internal administrative items (e.g., emails/Slack, timekeeping, expenses, HR) 
• Actively participate in internal activities (​​i.e., full team meetings, brainstorms, debriefs, culture-building activities, and regular check-ins with your supervisor) 
• Engage in organizational and team-wide professional development/learning opportunities 
• Meeting planning and facilitation, including creating and leading groups through agendas and post-meeting summaries
• Other duties and special projects as assigned, including assisting with overall organizational efforts and priorities on an ad-hoc basis

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Lives in (or willing to relocate immediately to) Florida. Please note that relocation funds are 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 that achieve actionable results 
• 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, provides good quality work, meets deadlines, and has an entrepreneurial spirit
• Demonstrated ability to manage details, resourcefully solve problems, and follow through with minimum direct supervision
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills; strong communicator, precise, compelling, and diplomatic
• Experience and ability to work with diverse and at-risk communities
• Ability to work effectively and with collegiality alongside people with whom you may have disagreements; willingness to invest in building bridges and finding common ground, and unify behind the organizational mission
• Regular access to a reliable computer, internet signal, and cellphone
• Strong computer skills, including Slack, Microsoft Suite, and Google Suite, with an aptitude to learn new software and systems
• Willing to travel within Florida with access to readily available and reliable transportation, either public transport or a personal vehicle with an active license and appropriate insurance 
• Willing to work unconventional hours, such as evenings and weekends

Preferred/Plus 

• Spanish or additional relevant language skills
• Experience with VAN, Mobilize, and/or EveryAction
• Existing relationships with Florida democracy, direct service, and/or community organizations 
• Experience working within the political arena and/or campaigns, combined with experience at another not-for-profit organization
• Experience with digital storytelling methods
• Experience drafting data-driven reports for grant tracking, stakeholders, and other organizational report-outs.

COMPENSATION

Starting salary is $70,000 - $75,000/year, with comprehensive employee benefits, including:

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

VoteRiders is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions at VoteRiders are based on our mission and program needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or any other legally protected basis. VoteRiders will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination or harassment.

Studies have shown that members of marginalized communities – such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color – are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. VoteRiders is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you believe you’re the right fit for this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application.