Western Voter Engagement Coordinator

Status: Full-time, exempt
Salary: $60,000–$65,000 with benefits
Location: Charlotte, NC (hybrid: 2 days in office / 3 days remote). Must be local or intend to relocate. Requires frequent travel across Charlotte and other parts of North Carolina.

About the Organizations

North Carolina Asian Americans Together (NCAAT) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization committed to supporting equity and justice for all by fostering community among Asian Americans and allies in North Carolina through civic engagement, leadership development, grassroots mobilization, and political participation.

NCAAT in Action (NCAATIA) is committed to supporting equity and justice for all by building political power among Asian Americans and allies in North Carolina through voter education, progressive advocacy, and leadership development.

Benefits

NCAAT and NCAAT in Action offer full-time employees health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off for vacation and wellness; and an optional 401k plan. To support work-life balance, we offer flextime and occasional remote work depending on project needs. Employees receive an annual professional development stipend that may be used for Asian language courses and/or other training opportunities.

Position Summary

The Western Voter Engagement Coordinator supports the planning and execution of NCAAT/NCAATIA’s voter engagement field program in Western North Carolina, with a specific focus on the Greater Charlotte area. This role focuses on field execution, coordination, and relationship-building, working closely with the Voter Engagement team and other staff to implement outreach strategies, support events and canvassing activities, and engage community members and volunteers. The Coordinator is responsible for executing voter engagement activities, supporting volunteers and events, and maintaining accurate records, while escalating strategic, staffing, and program-level decisions to the Voter Engagement Director. This role emphasizes reliable execution, learning, and skill development in support of the broader voter engagement strategy. The Western Voter Engagement Coordinator reports to the Voter Engagement Director.

Position Term 

This is a full-time, exempt, one-year contract position. Continued employment beyond the initial one-year term is contingent upon funding availability and organizational needs and is not guaranteed.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy, Planning & Field Program Execution

• Execute voter engagement activities in Western North Carolina, with a focus on the Greater Charlotte area, including canvassing, phone and text banking, tabling, and voter education events.
• Conduct direct outreach to community members to support voter registration, education, and turnout.
• Represent NCAAT and NCAAT in Action at community events, coalition meetings, and outreach activities.

Event & GOTV Program Support

• Provide logistical and operational support for voter engagement events and GOTV programs, including materials preparation, site setup, and day-of coordination.
• Support post-event follow-up, documentation, and data entry.
• Track attendance, volunteer participation, and basic outreach metrics.

Recruitment, Training & Volunteer Support

• Assist with volunteer recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and coordination for voter engagement activities.
• Support trainings, briefings, and debriefs for volunteers and community partners.

Coordination, Data & Systems Support

• Work closely with the Voter Engagement Team and cross-functional teams (Communications, Data, Community Engagement) to implement voter engagement plans.
• Maintain accurate records related to outreach activities, volunteers, and events.
• Use organizational tools such as MiniVAN, EveryAction, spreadsheets, and shared drives to track work and report on activities.
• Communicate proactively about progress, challenges, and support needs.
• Maintain accurate records related to outreach activities, volunteers, and events.
• Use organizational tools such as MiniVAN, EveryAction, spreadsheets, and shared drives to track work and report on activities.
• Support compliance with internal policies and external requirements related to voter engagement work.

Core Leadership Competencies

Operational & Technical Proficiency
Effectively supports voter engagement operations by following established systems, using data and field tools accurately, and ensuring outreach activities are executed reliably and on time.

Relationship Building & Collaboration
Builds positive working relationships with community members, volunteers, canvassers, and staff; contributes to a collaborative team culture and represents the organization professionally in community spaces.

Communication & Influence
Communicates clearly and respectfully with diverse audiences; follows directions well, asks clarifying questions when needed, and shares updates or challenges in a timely manner.

Personal & Professional Effectiveness
Demonstrates strong organization, reliability, and follow-through; manages time effectively, adapts to changing priorities, and takes responsibility for assigned work.

Cultural Competency & Community Orientation
Engages Asian American communities with cultural humility and respect; demonstrates awareness of community contexts and a commitment to equity-driven voter engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting voter engagement, canvassing, field programs, or community-based outreach (paid, volunteer, or student experience).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfort engaging directly with community members and volunteers.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed during election cycles.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally within Western North Carolina.

NCAAT is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, or disability. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and others from historically marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.