Careers

The States United Democracy team is growing! We are looking to build out key positions as we work to protect the integrity of our elections and serve as a resource to state leaders. Check out the job postings below for the latest openings and opportunities.

States United 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 race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Open Positions

Counsel

Location: Remote

The States United Democracy Center, a nonpartisan organization focused on the critical role states play in election protection, is hiring a Counsel to join its legal team and focus on accountability work. The Counsel will work with a strong and dedicated team of internal and external attorneys, policy experts, and researchers to analyze election and voting laws, provide legal guidance to the organization and state officials, bring and support litigation or other legal actions to hold democracy violators accountable for their actions and protect elections, voting, and democracy.

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Counsel

Location: Remote

States United Democracy Center, a nonpartisan organization focused on the critical role states play in election protection, is looking to hire Counsel positions. The Counsel will be a core member of the organization’s legal department. The Counsel will work with a team of internal and external lawyers and policy experts to analyze election and voting laws, provide legal guidance to the organization and state officials, and bring and support litigation to protect elections, voting, and democracy.

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Counsel, Preventing Political Violence

Location: Remote

The States United Democracy Center, a nonpartisan organization focused on the critical role states play in election protection, is hiring a Counsel to join its legal team and focus on preventing political violence work. The Counsel, Preventing Political Violence (PPV), will be a core member of the organization’s legal program reporting to the Senior Counsel for PPV. The PPV team works with law enforcement leaders and consultants to promote public safety in elections.

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Legal Internship | Summer 2024 (Two Positions)

Location: Remote

The States United Democracy Center (“States United”), a nonpartisan organization focused on the critical role states play in protecting our elections, is looking to hire two legal interns for Summer 2024. The interns will be members of the organization’s legal department. The interns will work with a team of internal and external attorneys, policy experts, and researchers to help analyze election and voting laws, provide legal guidance to the organization and state officials, and support litigation to protect elections, voting, and democracy

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Project Assistant (Communications)

Location: Remote

Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Project Assistant (Communications) provides high-level administrative support to the Director of Communications and the Communications team. The Project Assistant is primarily responsible for scheduling, preparing for daily meetings and events, creating materials, taking notes, drafting agendas, and making travel arrangements, among other administrative tasks. The Project Assistant reports to the Director of Communications.

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Project Associate (Preventing Political Violence)

Location: Remote

The States United Democracy Center, a nonpartisan organization focused on the critical role states play in election protection, is hiring a Project Associate to join its Preventing Political Violence (PPV) team. Reporting to the Senior Counsel (PPV), The PPV Project Associate plays a key role in assisting the PPV Senior Counsel with PPV projects and initiatives, in support of the overall mission and vision of States United.

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Request for Proposal: Grant Writer

Location: Remote

The States United Democracy Center seeks a contract grant writer to assist with grant proposals and applications for renewals of our existing grants. We are seeking a grant writer with a proven track record in writing successful proposals for non-profits from diverse funding sources.

The grant writer will work closely with the Development team at States United, including the Chief Operating Officer, the Development Associate, and members of the executive team at the organization. The grant writer will be expected to quickly learn about the organization and its activities so that they can translate these activities into successful proposals.

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Senior Counsel, Accountability 

Location: Remote

States United is hiring for a senior attorney position with at least 12 years of legal experience, including significant investigation, litigation, and management experience.  The successful candidate will have demonstrated success in leading investigations into violations of the law by individuals or organizations, such as potential violations of state or federal criminal law, consumer protection laws, or anti-militia statutes. The Senior Counsel will be a core member of the organization’s legal department, overseeing its Accountability portfolio. The Senior Counsel will work with a strong and dedicated team of internal and external attorneys, policy experts, and researchers to bring and support litigation or other legal actions to hold democracy violators accountable for their actions and to provide legal guidance to the organization and state officials. The Senior Counsel will be expected to function with a high level of independence and agency and to provide mentoring and training to less experienced members of the legal department, particularly those working on Accountability matters.

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Senior Counsel, Election Protection

Location: Remote

The States United Democracy Center (“States United”), a nonpartisan organization focused on the critical role states play in protecting our elections, is looking to hire a Senior Counsel for its Election Protection team. The Senior Counsel is a core member of the organization’s legal program focusing on election protection work and reporting to the SVP of Legal.

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Senior Digital Strategist

Location: Remote

The Senior Digital Strategist will help lead the strategic direction, project management, and implementation of States United’s owned, paid, and shared digital strategy. They will supervise our Social Media Associate, manage the work of digital consultants, and oversee work on our social media channels, email newsletter, websites, and digital ads. This individual will have proven digital insights, excellent organizational and writing skills, experience working in a campaign-like environment, and an understanding of the intersection between earned and digital media.

This is a supervisory position and requires some flexibility in work schedule. The Senior Digital Strategist will report to the Director of Communications.

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Senior Researcher

Location: Remote

States United Democracy Center, a nonpartisan organization focused on the critical role states play in election protection, is hiring a Senior Researcher to be a part of our research team. The research team produces original and actionable research that furthers the mission of the organization.

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