AALDEF’s Asian American Democracy Program promotes fairness in the electoral process and invigorates the civic participation of Asian Americans, especially new citizens and persons not yet fluent in English. By expanding access to the electoral process for Asian Americans, AALDEF improves the quality of democracy for all Americans.
The Voting Rights Organizer will be responsible for mobilizing Asian American community groups for a non-partisan exit poll of Asian American voters and overseeing volunteers for Election Day poll monitoring in several states for the 2022 midterm elections and the 2024 presidential and congressional elections. The job includes recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers; working with community leaders; supervising the development, translation, and printing of materials; and giving educational presentations. The Organizer will also oversee post-election follow-up and assist in writing a report about Asian American voter participation in the 2022 midterm elections and expand outreach for the 2024 elections.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to supervise volunteers and work with a wide variety of community leaders and organizations.
- Experience with community organizing and database systems.
- Bilingual ability in an Asian language is desirable.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to travel and work on occasional weekends.
SALARY RANGE: $50,000 – $65,000
TO APPLY: Email a cover letter, resume, and three references to info@aaldef.org, and put “Voting Rights Organizer Search” in the subject line.
DEADLINE: Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis until filled.
