Job title: Election Board Reporting Fellow
Company: New Virginia Majority
Job description: POSITION:
Election Board Reporting Fellow
POSITION TYPE:
Part-time
LOCATION:
Northern Virginia, Virginia Beach and Richmond
● Loudoun, Fairfax, Falls Church
● Alexandria, Prince William, Arlington
● Richmond, Henrico
● Chesterfield, Petersburg
● VA Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake
● Newport News, York, Williamsburg
DESCRIPTION:
New Virginia Majority (NVM) is Virginia’s leading civic engagement organization
that mobilizes and organizes people of all colors and backgrounds across the state. Our
year-round approach to organizing involves mass scale voter outreach, linked to ongoing
community organizing campaigns, intensive leadership development, and advocacy. NVM is
currently expanding its team. We are seeking conscious and skilled individuals with a deep
commitment to social change.
NVM is hiring fellows for monitoring electoral boards in 2023. Fellows will have the opportunity
to work as a part of a state-wide team watching and understanding the manner in which
elections are conducted across the commonwealth. Positions are available across the state.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
● Monitor electoral boards in up to three localities
● Clear, concise note taking about electoral board meetings
● Preparing written documents summing up any changes or shifts at a meeting
● Communicating clearly when asked about what is happening in your electoral board
meeting
● Be prepared to comment at electoral board meetings as an interested member of the
public and NVM
Required Skills:
● Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
● Willingness to learn about election law and election board procedure in VA
● Ability to communicate across lines of difference
● Self motivated, organized and able to work independently
● Ability to work irregular hours
● Alignment with NVM’s ideology and goals
COMPENSATION:
This is a fellowship with a monthly stipend of $2500 for three months, September, October, and
November. There will be a monthly transportation and phone allowance.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please go to to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. Please include the position name and preferred location.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to applicants whose candidacy is not being pursued. No phone calls please.
WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW:
New Virginia Majority (NVM), Virginia’s leading civic engagement organization, builds power in
working-class communities of color across the Commonwealth. We organize around issues of racial,
economic, and environmental justice year-round through mass political education, intensive
leadership development, mobilization, and mass voter outreach. We fight for a Virginia that is just,
democratic and environmentally sustainable. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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Expected salary: $2500 per month
Location: Virginia
Job date: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 22:17:11 GMT
