Election Protection Organizer, Illinois (Temporary)

We are looking for a collaborative and energetic Election Protection Organizer to join the Common Cause team in Illinois. This is a key role supporting our work to grow and diversify our audience and volunteer base as we work to engage millions more in our fight to protect and strengthen democracy in advance of this significant upcoming election.

This role is at the intersection of community and democracy. You will work with various communities across the state to expand our growing membership base through recruitment efforts and by engaging members in our Election Protection programming. You will also support our comprehensive Election Protection training and serve as a first point of contact for volunteers and members.

This role will help ensure thousands of Illinois voters have access to accurate information and safe voting experiences during a high-stakes election cycle.

This is a full-time, temporary role reporting to the State Director, IL; this role is based in Illinois, with an expectation meet in person with the State Director and/or travel around Illinois at least 3 days per week (up to daily travel during peak times). This role will start on August 1, 2026 and will end December 15, 2026.

Responsibilities  Engage members in our Election Protection efforts   Support recruitment and trainings for members and volunteers to serve as volunteers for election administration advocacy, early voting, election day, and post-election activities, and support recruitment and engagement in activities after Election Protection