Availability: Washington DC
Overview:
Founded in 1998, DC Vote is a national citizen engagement and advocacy organization
dedicated to strengthening democracy and securing equality for all in the District of
Columbia.
We're building power by engaging people. As the recognized leader in the DC voting
rights movement, DC Vote is leading the pathway to equality by working to secure local
budget control, eliminate oversight of DC's local laws, and ultimately full democratic
equality in the US House of Representatives and the US Senate. Representation in
Congress is a civil and human right. The exclusion of nearly 660,000 American citizens
is simply un-American.
Job Description:
Organizing and activating citizen participation through public education, constituent letter
writing campaigns, and fundraising. Opportunities exist for both expert campaigners and
those looking to gain experience in politics.
Develop grassroots support for full representation in Washington DC:
Obtain equal congressional voting rights to the citizen's of Washington DC
End mandatory congressional approval for local budgets and laws
Protect local laws that DC residents have passed from being overturned by
Congress
Fight resolutions introduced from out of state representatives that would roll back
our laws that end work place discrimination, decriminalize cannabis and laws for
gun safety.
Stop referendums that give congress the ability to overturn decisions made by
Washington DC residents
Qualifications:
Commitment to social, economic and human rights issues.
Effective communication skills and the ability to relate to the public on a one to
one level.
Commitment to working with diverse segments of the community.
Fundraising experience a plus; passion a must
Flexibility and a sense of humor
Compensation:
$12-$15 per hour depending on qualifications; plus fundraising bonuses.
Health, dental, and vision with full time employment. Paid vacation, holidays and
sick leave.
Significant advancement opportunities for career-minded individuals.
Excellent training on issues and skills.
Great Management training program.
Opportunities for travel and relocation.
Contact Heather Mathews
DC Vote is an Equal Opportunity Employer