Community Relations Coordinators (Contract) - Protect Democracy (Apply by April 1st!)

Protect Democracy seeks Community Relations Coordinators with local community organization, civic infrastructure, and political dynamics expertise for five locations launching 501(c)(3) civic action pilots. The initial 3-month role involves mapping local influencers, organizations, faith leaders, and stakeholders, securing buy-in from diverse partners, adapting national goals to local needs, identifying official partners, and recruiting 10-12 diverse civic captains. Candidates should have 5+ years of community organizing or nonprofit leadership experience, willingness to work in the pilot location, deep familiarity with the socio-political landscape of one location, trusted relationships with diverse local organizations and leaders, high emotional intelligence, and ability to work across the ideological spectrum. Priority application deadline: April 1, 2026; start within two weeks of acceptance.

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Organization Name: Protect Democracy

Role Title: Community Relations Coordinators (Contract)

Employment Type: Contract (15-20 hours per week, initial 3-month commitment with potential extension)
Compensation: $30 - $50 per hour (commensurate with experience)

Location: Remote (Must be based in one of five pilot locations: Kenosha County, WI; Erie County, PA; Nash County, NC; Macon-Bibb County, GA; Mecklenburg County, NC)

Link to Apply: https://protectdemocracy.org/careers
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Position Overview: Protect Democracy seeks Community Relations Coordinators with deep knowledge of local community organizations, civic infrastructure, and political dynamics to serve in five locations launching 501(c)(3) civic action pilots that help communities rebuild trust and agency by solving local problems together. The initial 3-month role involves mapping the local ecosystem of influencers, organizations, faith leaders, and stakeholders, securing buy-in from diverse local partners, adapting national program goals to fit local needs, helping identify official in-location partners, and driving recruitment of 10-12 diverse civic captains to lead the program. Candidates should have at least 5 years of community organizing or nonprofit leadership experience, willingness to work in the pilot location during the full contract period, deep familiarity with the socio-political landscape of one of the pilot locations, trusted relationships with diverse local organizations and leaders, high emotional intelligence, and ability to work across the ideological spectrum. Priority application deadline is April 1, 2026, with start within two weeks of accepted offer.