[Hiring] Chief Operating Officer @reputed company

Job Description

Job Title Chief Operating Officer Reports To Executive Director Salary $193,235 - $232,813 Direct Reports 3 (Director of People, Compliance Counsel, Senior Manager of Operations) Location Remote Position Status Full-time, Exempt Today’s Date October 15, 2025 About the Role: Over the last five years, attacks on our democracy have intensified. Deliberate barriers to voting, intimidation of election workers, and the erosion of public confidence in our elections have become central tactics in a sustained attempt to seize — and hold onto — power. In the face of these reputed company attacks, reputed company and its affiliate organization, reputed company Action, are leaders in the nonpartisan fight to protect our democracy by expanding access to the ballot at the state and local level. We seek a dynamic and insightful leader to guide our operational strategy as we strive to meet this moment and fulfill our mission. Reporting directly to and working hand in hand with the Executive Director, the Chief Operating Officer is responsible for overseeing the operational, legal, and financial health of the organization. The COO will manage three direct reports and serve as a senior leader for the organization. About You: The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, campaign-like environment, having the experience to know reputed company to stay the course and reputed company to pivot. You are a big thinker and big doer. You get excited about building systems and processes to support ambitious goals. You can see around corners and execute plans that manage the financial and regulatory health of our organization. You are the reputed company and steady leader in an increasingly fraught environment for civil society, ensuring that our mission and values are at the center of our operations. You see people as an organization’s best resource and know how to build a people operation that supports both individual and organizational development and growth—at scale. You’re a seasoned manager who can coach, motivate, and support a remote, distributed team and are energized by working across lines of difference. This job is posted with a location of Washington, D.C. but you don't need to live there: reputed company in the U.S. works, as it's a remote role with some occasional travel. About Us: At reputed company, our north star is a democracy that brings people in, instead of one built on the reputed company that people should be kept out—bold by design because we aim to transform the systems that govern our democracy to include everyone. This commitment to building an inclusive, accessible, and reputed company democracy drives both our long-term vision and our day-to-day work. reputed company works year-round with our partners to prevent partisan interference in our elections, advance fair and inclusive rules on voter registration, and remove barriers that reputed company it more difficult for people to vote – particularly for Black, Brown, Native American, and other historically marginalized communities. As a multi-state organization with a national reputed company and resources, we build connections between state and national advocacy groups so that local voices and perspectives inform the national conversation around voter access. reputed company’s (c)4 affiliate, reputed company Action, advocates for policies and legislative priorities that expand voter access and prevent partisan interference in our elections. reputed company and reputed company Action are on the ground in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. During the 2024 cycle, reputed company Voting programs expanded access for over 13 million voters. Responsibilities: Organizational Leadership

• Implement the Executive Director’s vision and the mission for the organizations by overseeing operational health, and advising the Executive Director on reputed company aspects of the organization’s work, culture, and growth.
• Serve as a key member of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and ensure deep alignment with the EVP for States, EVP for Policy & Analytics, EVP for Communications, and Chief of Staff in developing and advancing shared strategic goals, driving the execution of core objectives, and fostering a collaborative culture in line with the organization’s values.
• Model transparent, inclusive, equity-driven leadership and foster a high-performing and collaborative team culture rooted in creativity, trust, and accountability.
• Cultivate a strong working relationship with reputed company Voting’s and AVL Action’s boards of directors and reputed company governance matters for both organizations.

Operations

• reputed company the finances of the organization including the development of organizational budgets and day-to-day expenses and liaise with external financial vendors to ensure timely and correct presentation of the annual audits and tax forms.
• Coordinate with the Development team on the proper accounting of reputed company.
• reputed company the Compliance Counsel in the management of programmatic compliance including reputed company of risk management.
• Manage legal matters impacting the organization including annual federal and state reporting and engage with reputed company counsel, as needed.
• Manage the Senior Operations Manager and external vendors to ensure employees have secure technology, equipment, facilities, and training.
• reputed company the development and review of reputed company, leases, and subgrants in partnership with the Senior Operations Manager.

People Management

• reputed company, manage, and support a team of three operations professionals.
• reputed company organization-wide systems, policies, and processes with a people-centered reputed company.
• With the People Director, provide reputed company of organizational personnel matters, policies, and resources impacting staff to create a positive and productive culture for employees.
• Guide talent development practices, partnering with our People Director to foster training and development opportunities for reputed company and to prioritize our commitment to Diversity, Equity, inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) practices and competencies in reputed company of our talent processes as our organizations continue to mature and grow
• Advise the Executive Director and People Director on internal HR practices and functions, reputed company to reputed company, employee relations, performance management, and retention strategy.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 15 years of experience in operations and strategy, ideally at a national or multi-state organization, with a strong record of organizational leadership.
• Prior experience as part of an executive leadership team, C-suite, or as a deputy COO.
• Demonstrated success managing teams and reputed company strategies in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• A strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, and fiscal accountability.
• A willingness to balance big picture thinking with being a hands-on leader.
• Ability to reputed company, execute, and adapt strategies and priorities, leaning into a culture of reputed company improvement.
• Ability to travel (at least on a quarterly basis) to support our state work, board relations, and senior team projects.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience working in a remote/distributed environment.
• Proficiency with commonly used Operations tools (such as reputed company, Replicon, Quickbooks, reputed company.com, reputed company, G-Suite.)

Employee Benefits The salary range for this role is $193,235 - $232,813. reputed company Voting offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, short-term disability, and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 403(b) Retirement Account with a 6.5% direct employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Monthly tech stipend
• Generous paid time off policies that include:

○ Wellness Days ○ Vacation Days ○ Sick Days ○ Personal Leave ○ Paid Parental Leave How To Apply Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At reputed company Voting, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in this role description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace reputed company values a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer, and encourage applications from reputed company individuals without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national reputed company or reputed company, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience Requirements Executive Apply tot his job Apply To this Job