Job Title: California Organizing Manager
Department: Field Organizing
Reports to: Senior Field Director
Effective Date: June 2026
Classification: FT
Term:  Through December 2026
Salary Range: $48,000-58,000

Job Summary:

As a Field Organizing Manager at Vot-ER, you will lead and support volunteer teams and individual healthcare professionals, community health workers (CHWs), social workers, and health professional students who are essential to expanding civic engagement and voter access. In this role, you will implement a statewide organizing strategy that prioritizes communities facing the greatest barriers to voting, recruits new health professionals and institutional partners, connects them to Vot-ER programs, and mobilizes them to bring nonpartisan civic engagement into their workplaces and communities. You may also directly manage interns and health professional volunteers as needed.

Working closely with staff across Vot-ER, you will help build healthier communities powered by an inclusive democracy.

*Candidates must be located in California to be considered for this position.*

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Recruit, train, and support healthcare providers, students, and associations across California, and occasionally in other states, to lead nonpartisan voter engagement in their institutions.
• Build and maintain relationships with hospitals, community health centers, universities, professional associations, and community partners to expand Vot-ER’s reach.
• Execute a state organizing strategy that grows participation in Vot-ER programs and increases voter access for patients and communities.
• Coordinate and coach cohorts of health professionals and students participating in Vot-ER programs including the Civic Health Fellowship, Healthy Democracy Campaign, Community Civic Engagement Program, and Civic Health Month.
• Lead ongoing intake calls and onboarding for new health professionals, including training on having voting conversations, using Vot-ER tools, and securing organizational buy-in.
• Organize and facilitate presentations, workshops, and trainings to educate and mobilize healthcare audiences around civic engagement and voter access.
• Utilize text outreach, social media, email, and professional networks to recruit participants and promote Vot-ER programs statewide.
• Support and occasionally lead cross-state organizing efforts when needed.
• Participate in the recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding process for interns -
• Collaborate with the Vot-ER team to share learnings, refine strategy, and contribute to program development.
• Stay informed on voting rights, state election policies, and health equity issues to provide accurate, relevant information to partners.
• Lead and participate in Vot-ER’s Get Out the Vote efforts including phonebanks, textbanks, and voter readiness outreach in California and nationally as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong People Skills: Excellent communication, active listening, and emotional intelligence to build trust and collaborate with diverse healthcare professionals and partners.
• Proactivity & Independence: Self-motivated, able to take initiative, and comfortable managing multiple tasks and projects with minimal supervision.
• Enthusiasm & Motivation: Positivity and energy that inspire volunteers, partners, and teammates.
• Organizing Experience: Background in community organizing, volunteer leadership, or campaign work.. Knowledge of voter registration processes and/or healthcare systems is a strong plus.
• Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build rapport, present to groups, and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Leadership & Coaching: Ability to guide, mentor, and support volunteers, interns, and health professionals; strong facilitation and training skills.
• Adaptability & Flexibility: Comfortable navigating fast-paced environments, adjusting strategies when needed, and embracing new ideas and tools.
• Tech Proficiency: Familiarity with remote organizing tools, CRM platforms, virtual training platforms, and creative uses of technology to engage partners.
• Commitment to Equity: Demonstrated commitment to racial equity, inclusion, and working alongside communities most impacted by barriers to civic participation and healthcare access.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively across departments and levels, contributing to a culture of honesty, integrity, kindness, empathy, and authenticity.
• Detail Orientation & Time Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  Problem-Solving Mindset: Proactively identifies ways to improve systems or remove roadblocks, offering solutions and seeking input.
• Growth Mindset: Comfortable acknowledging what you don’t know, eager to learn, and open to feedback as part of continuous development.

Experience:

• At least two years of related experience in community organizing, patient advocacy, or campaign work, whether paid or volunteer.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working at a computer.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to travel to sites to meet with partners, institutions, and providers/individuals monthly. 
• Participate in Vot-ER wide retreats and gatherings a minimum of twice per year.

This is a remote, full-time role. Vot-ER offers a flexible, remote work environment. We have core working hours of 12 pm to 5 pm eastern time, Monday through Friday. During those hours, all employees are expected to be available for meetings and collaboration. Outside of those core hours, each employee sets their own schedule, while recognizing that due to the collaborative nature of the Vot-ER work and mission, employees will often arrange meetings outside of core Vot-ER hours.

At Vot-ER, the health and safety of our employees and the community is our top priority. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we require all staff to be vaccinated. Staff requesting a medical or religious accommodation can reach out to HR@vot-er.org

As an organization with a vision focused on an inclusive American democracy, we aim to reflect that standard in our own organization as well. Vot-ER has a strong commitment to diversity and especially encourages people who are historically underrepresented in healthcare and civic engagement to be involved at all levels of the organization. Vot-ER is dedicated to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, through our full-time, part-time, and internship roles. We encourage candidates who meet most of the above requirements to apply, even if you don’t meet them all.

Job Title: Development Manager
Department: Development
Reports to: Reports to Senior Vice President, Partnerships and Organizing
Effective Date:
Classification: Permanent Remote
Pay Range: $62,000- $70,000
Hours: Full Time (40 hours/week)

Job Summary: 

Vot-ER is seeking a Senior Development Manager or Development Manager to lead elements of the organization's Development operations. The (Senior) Development Manager will report to the Vice President of Partnerships and Organizing and work in deep collaboration with the organization’s Development team to support Foundation, Corporate and Individual Giving portfolios and projects. 

Vot-ER works to integrate nonpartisan civic engagement into healthcare. Vot-ER develops nonpartisan civic engagement tools and programs for every corner of the healthcare system—from private practitioners to medical schools to hospitals. It transforms routine healthcare visits into opportunities for civic empowerment, partnering with trusted health professionals, and reaching historically underrepresented communities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide project management of donor cultivation and engagement activities, including events, briefings, webinars, etc (both virtual and in person).
• With organizational leadership, identify and facilitate connections to priority prospects. 
• Develop and update fundraising messaging and materials.
• Create and drive the execution of a strategic, creative fundraising plan for individual (i.e. small dollar/monthly donor and Doctor advisor) donor engagement.
• Create and drive the execution of a strategic, creative fundraising plan for alternative fundraising streams (i.e. corporate fundraising, donor advised funds) initiatives.
• Provide direct support to the Executive Director and Vice President of Partnerships in development-oriented relationships.
• Partner with the Development team leadership to prospect and track foundation and individual donors for major gifts.
• Collaborate with the Development team leadership in developing fundraising micro-strategies and donor engagement plans.
• Oversee maintenance of the donor database and internal systems.
• Write and review grant proposals and reports prior to submission; ensure timely submission. 
• Ensure fundraising strategies, donor communications, and engagement practices reflect the organization’s commitment to DEI.
• Analyze donor data, giving trends, and campaign outcomes to inform strategic decision-making and identify growth opportunities.
• Senior Development Manager only: Directly supervise development staffer

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and inclusion.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to gain trust and give respect to others through honesty, integrity, kindness, empathy, and authenticity.
• Acute attention to detail and demonstrated ability to prioritize time to meet deadlines for multiple projects.
• Comfort with building from scratch. Success in this role depends on your willingness to try strategic new approaches, take ownership, and create systems and strategies. 
• Drive to seek what can be improved and offer ways to fix any potential roadblocks.
• Comfort admitting what you don’t know and recognizing that feedback is part of the learning process.
• Willingness to engage with broader Vot-ER team and programs to best understand how we work and with whom, to be reflected in Development initiatives
• Familiarity with donor-oriented CRMs (i.e. GiveButter, Salesmate)
• Familiarity with technology and project management platforms: Google suite, Slack, Asana
• Comfort and familiarity using AI in fundraising practices
• A strong commitment to Vot-ER’s mission.
• Demonstrated success in project management, and people management.
• Demonstrated success in supporting principals in their development activities.
• Demonstrated flexibility and openness in responding to changing work priorities.

Education and Experience:

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience
• Experience in a fundraising role preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working at a computer.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to travel a minimum of 2 times per year.

As an organization with a vision focused on an inclusive American democracy, we aim to reflect that standard in our own organization as well. Vot-ER has a strong commitment to diversity and especially encourages people who are historically underrepresented in healthcare and civic engagement to be involved at all levels of the organization. Vot-ER is dedicated to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, through our full-time, part-time, and internship roles. We encourage candidates who meet most of the above requirements to apply, even if you don’t meet them all.

Job Title: AHD Strategy and Operations Intern

Department: Operations
Reports to: Interim CEO
Internship Dates: Flexible to academic calendars – 10 weeks between June and August 2026.
Classification: Intern

Job Summary: The A Healthier Democracy (AHD) Strategy and Operations Intern will work directly with the Interim CEO to advance critical organizational priorities essential to our growth and sustainability. This role is designed for strategic thinkers interested in social impact, innovation, and mission-driven revenue models. The intern will support special projects focused on organizational sustainability, including building earned revenue approaches and optimizing AHD’s operating model compared to peer organizations. This is a remote position, with the expectation to travel once during the summer.

Please note: A Healthier Democracy will offer a stipend to partially compensate for this internship, but candidates are expected to secure additional funding from their institution. AHD will work with you to ensure total compensation for this position is at least $20.00/hour (consistent with recent fall internship rates).

Duties and Responsibilities: You will lead a dynamic project portfolio, supporting the CEO with high-priority initiatives instrumental to AHD’s long-term success. Core projects include:

• Organizational Sustainability: Support the development of earned revenue and revenue diversification approaches for our flagship programs, Link Health and Vot-ER.
• Operating Model Evaluation: Analyze AHD’s current operating model against peer organizations and best practices, recommending improvements to streamline operations and enhance scalability.
• Program Optimization: Identify areas for improvement within current programming, leveraging technology and behavioral science to increase efficacy for patients and healthcare providers.
• Special CEO Projects: Provide ad-hoc strategic and project management support for emerging organizational priorities.

Required Skills and Abilities: 

• Excellent communication, research, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous startup environment.
• Creative thinking and complex problem-solving skills.
• Acute attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills, with a preference for experience in financial modeling or data-driven decision-making.
• A demonstrated commitment to racial equity, inclusion, and the mission of expanding economic and civic opportunity.

Education and Experience: 

• Currently pursuing an MBA, MPP, or related graduate degree.
• Prior experience in management consulting, healthcare, or business development is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working at a computer.
• Ability to travel once during the summer for organizational meetings or site visits.

Don't see a job posted on our site that fits your skills and experience? Introduce yourself by filling out our application and attaching your resume. We will review your qualifications and stay in touch in the future if our opportunities align with your experience. Thank you for your interest in opportunities with  A Healthier Democracy, Link Health, and Vot-ER!

Learn more about A Healthier Democracy here. 
Learn more about Link Health here.
Learn more about Vot-ER here.