Job Description
Job TitleNevada State Director Reports ToRegional DirectorSalary$124,905 - $169,315Direct ReportsThreeLocationRemote (must live in Nevada)Position StatusFull-time, ExemptPosting DateNovember 5, 2026
Nevada State Director
About the Role:
As Nevada State Director, you will serve as the frontline leader protecting voting access and defending democracy in one of the nation's most critical battleground states. Reporting to the Regional Director, you will build strategic coalitions, counter election subversion, and shape data-driven campaigns that empower historically disenfranchised communities. Reporting to the Regional Director, the State Director is responsible for the development and implementation of a program that effectuates All Voting’s mission in Nevada. The State Director will focus on developing strategies and building and managing relationships with state leaders and organizations. This position involves work for both All Voting and AVL Action.
Core Role Responsibilities:
Translate All Voting’s national goals into State-specific tactics.
State Strategy & Political Environment Management
- Support the development of national and cross-state strategies to protect the right to vote.
- Partner with the All Voting policy & analytics team to ensure that strategy is data-driven and metrics-oriented.
- Develop and execute multi-year state strategy aligned with national priorities and State political conditions
- Identify threats and opportunities to voting access before they materialize
- Integrate C3 + C4 strategies into one cohesive state campaign plan
Election Administration Expertise & Protection Operations
- Develop and implement effective strategies to expand access to the ballot and protect vote-counting and certification in coordination with the existing network of voting rights organizations in State and nationally
- Scenario-plan for election subversion, certification disputes, and administrative breakdowns
Policy & Legislative Advocacy
- Track changes to election administration in key areas, and develop an assessment of the implications of these changes, particularly for historically disenfranchised communities.
- Analyze legislative landscape, power structures, and leadership dynamics (legislature, Election Commission/Board, Governor, courts)
- Drive pro-voter and election administration policy changes in coordination with national and in-state coalitions.
- Advise national leadership on political feasibility and timing of policy initiatives
Coalition Leadership & Ecosystem Coordination/Communications, Narrative & Public Leadership
- Represent All Voting within the civil rights and pro-democracy community in Nevada and to the media.
- Build relationships with state and county election officials, and other key decision makers in how elections are run.
- Build relationships and partner with coalition leaders to push back on anti-voter policies being considered at the county level and in the State Legislature, to positively impact election administration for voters.
- Engage and coordinate with membership-based and mobilization partners to support and expand the capacity of the existing voting rights community to advocate for voting reforms and against needless and discriminatory obstacles to voting, particularly at the local level.
- Partner with the All Voting communications team to develop a communications strategy and incorporate effective messaging into the strategy.
- Work on both sides of the aisle & push the coalition to do the same, by building trusting relationships with unlikely or bipartisan stakeholders.
- Conflict management & make sure it doesn’t all fall apart.
Management of State Team
- Mentor, guide, and advise direct reports
- Manage conflict within and between teams as necessary
- Balance the human resources of the State team, and delegate or absorb the work as necessary.
Core Organizational Responsibilities:
- Develop, work toward, and successfully accomplish OKRs for the States & Campaigns department.
- Navigate and utilize All Voting's various platforms (e.g., Asana, Google Workspace, Slack) and methods (M.O.C.H.A.) to see work through to satisfactory completion.
- Liaise with All Voting team members, as necessary, on communication, follow-up, and other applicable projects, initiatives, and deliverables.
- Regular travel to convenings, conferences, and critical meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Advanced Role Responsibilities:
- Shadow the Regional Director of States in their work
- Represent senior leadership of All Voting at conferences and with national funders or partner orgs
- Lead multi-state strategy, coordination, and implementation across campaigns or programs
Required Qualifications & Competencies:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience
- 6+ years of experience with political, organizing, and/or campaigning; and 2+ years of experience managing and developing direct reports.
- Be, or become shortly, an expert in election administration
- Is based in and able to work anywhere in the state of Nevada, and has access to reliable transportation for travel throughout the state of Nevada
- Has existing and positive relationships with grassroots and community leaders in Nevada.
- Demonstrated experience working with and building issue-based coalitions and campaigns.
- Demonstrated ability to work with communities of color in an advocacy setting.
- Familiarity with Nevada’s election systems, needs, and issues.
- Ability to think creatively and find solutions.
- A team player with sound judgment who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment; a self-starter who can manage time efficiently, is flexible, and enjoys a good challenge.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, listening, presenting, managing expectations) with demonstrated ability and strength in public speaking.
- Experience working on issues of election protection, voting rights, and/or democracy protection
- Budget management
- Experience in a similar role previously
- Experience in election administration or government
Advanced Qualifications & Competencies | Not Required
- Master’s Degree
- Fluency in a second language
- Trained in De-Escalation
Location:
This position is currently remote, though the State Director must reside in Nevada.
Employee Benefits:
All Voting offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life, short-term and long-term disability, and AD&D insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 403(b) Retirement Account with a 6.5% direct employer contribution after 3 months of employment
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Monthly tech stipend
- Generous paid time off policies that include:
- Wellness Days
- Vacation Days
- Sick Days
- Personal Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
How To Apply:
Don’t meet every single requirement? At All Voting, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in this role description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace:
All Voting is Local values a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer, and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.
