Director of Civic Engagement

Division: Leadership

Grade: Volunteer

Department: Civic Engagement

Work Days: Up to 15 hrs/wk

Reports To: Chief of Staff

FLSA Status: (N/A)

Classification: At-Will

Date: 6/12/25

Our Mission:

We are building a Gen Z-led movement seeking to empower young leaders to advocate for transformative policy and bold political action, predominantly at a state and local level. We are committed to a bottom-up movement that prioritizes the needs of the communities we represent and seeks to reclaim our future by advocating for social, economic, environmental, and other kinds of political reform.

Position Summary:

The Director of Civic Engagement is a Leadership position and reports to the Chief of Staff. The Director of Civic Engagement shall act as the head of the Department of Civic Engagement, and as such, may determine certain procedures, functions, and positions within the limitations of the Bylaws. Responsible for designing and executing a bold, youth-driven civic engagement strategy that scales voter education and participation nationwide. The Director leads nonpartisan Get Out The Vote (GOTV) efforts, oversees grassroots voter registration drives across high schools, colleges, and communities, and advances initiatives that mobilize young voters at every level of government. They also direct the development and enforcement of our candidate endorsement policy, coordinating strategic advocacy and accountability campaigns around endorsed candidates. This role is central to building long-term political power among Gen Z and turning civic engagement into real-world impact. Due to the remote nature of work at Beyond the Ballot, this position can be performed in different time zones than the organization’s central branch.

Minimum Requirements

Education: High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or technical school preferred

Work Experience:

– Prior work in the non-profit or political sector is highly preferred

– Experience in managing and mentoring staff, collaborating with different departments, and fostering a positive work culture

Essential Duties

– Develop, maintain, and implement a comprehensive civic engagement strategy on an annual basis

– Develop, maintain, and enforce the organization's endorsement policy and processes

– Oversee events and actions relating to nonpartisan “Get Out the Vote” efforts, voter registration efforts or any non-legislative advocacy efforts

– Develop and implement efficient development policies and procedures

– Work closely with other departments, including communications, policy, and mobilization, to ensure fundraising messages are aligned with the organization's overall work

– Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and support the professional development of team members

– Build, maintain, manage, and cultivate a national Civic Engagement department

– Regularly communicate with all department directors to coordinate recruitment efforts

– Utilize strong strategic, analytical, and organizational skills

– Utilize excellent verbal and written communication skills

– Analyze demographic data, identify trends, and propose solutions to challenges the organization faces

Physical Abilities and Working Conditions

Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods

Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions

Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer

Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors

Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret, and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgment and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records; understand how to manage stress

Remote Work Requirements: Regular access to a stable internet connection is required

Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between various in-person working environments. May require travel to multiple states

Equal Opportunity Employment and Nondiscrimination

Pursuant to Article 2 Section 3 of the organization's Bylaws, Beyond the Ballot will not practice or permit any unlawful or unethical discrimination on the basis of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity, physical handicap or disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. Beyond the Ballot is an Equal Opportunity Employer and our policy is clear and concise: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. Allegations of discrimination should be promptly delivered to the Executive Director, the Chief Human Resource Officer, and/or any member of the Board of Directors.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace

Beyond the Ballot is committed to building a diverse workforce, ensuring and creating equity across our processes, procedures, and systems, and fostering an environment that’s inclusive and representative of the communities we serve. Our organization was founded on the free expression of ideas, and our environment reflects those ideals by ensuring meaningful mechanisms are in place to ensure that the visions and interests of every individual employee has a seat at the decision-making table.