Partnerships & Advocacy Associate
Location
Washington, DC
Position Summary
Voto Latino is seeking a Partnerships & Advocacy Associate to support in the development, management, and expansion of strategic partnerships across Voto Latino, as well as lead Voto Latino’s On-Campus program. This position will be key in ensuring that Voto Latino builds community power through coordinated cross-sector collaboration. The Partnerships & Advocacy Associate will report to the Chief Programs Officer.
Key Responsibilities:
VL On-Campus (75%)
- Identify and establish partnerships with colleges and universities across the country
- Build relationships with student leaders, campus administrators, national fraternities/sororities and their chapters, and student organizations
- Serve as primary Voto Latino representative and liaison for campus networks and students
- Develop trainings and workshops for recruiting, onboarding, and supporting VL On-Campus leaders
- Recruit, train, and mentor student volunteers and campus leaders
- Lead voter engagement campaigns and drives on campus locations
- Train and supervise student volunteers in voter engagement best practices
Partnerships (25%)
- Support identification and outreach to potential partners aligned with Voto Latino’s mission
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing partners
- Coordinate initial partnership discussions and facilitate meetings between leadership and prospective partners
- Support coordination of joint programming with partner organizations
- Prepare partnership status reports, case studies, and impact documents
- Serve as primary point of contact for assigned partner organizations
Qualifications
- Ability to work collaboratively and courteously with coworkers, partners, vendors, sponsors, and external constituents
- Strong logistical, organizational, and communication skills (oral and written)
- Demonstrated passion for leadership development and advancing communities of color
- Dependable, motivated, innovative, and able to function in a fast-paced deadline-driven work environment
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- High professional and ethical standards when handling confidential information
- Flexible, has strong initiative, and is able to work independently
- Thrives in a team environment to achieve institutional goals
- Salesforce experience is preferred
- Travel requirement: Up to 15% time
Compensation & Benefits
- Partnerships & Advocacy Associate position will receive an annual salary of $55,000-65,000.
- Voto Latino offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, and paid vacation leave and 401k plan.
- This is a full-time employment position.
To Apply
Submit a resume, cover letter, and one writing sample to jobs@votolatino.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
About Voto Latino
Voto Latino is a pioneering civic media organization focused on educating and empowering a new generation of Latino voters, ensuring their voices are represented in the democratic process. Through innovative digital campaigns, grassroots organizing, and strategic media outreach, Voto Latino mobilizes millions across the country to build a more inclusive and representative democracy.
Voto Latino is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, LGBTQ persons, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.