Protecting American Democracy
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We exist to help protect American democracy.
Protect Democracy is a cross-ideological non-profit group dedicated to defeating the authoritarian threat, building more resilient democratic institutions, and protecting our freedom and liberal democracy. Our experts and advocates use litigation, legislative and communications strategies, technology, research, and analysis to stand up for free and fair elections, the rule of law, fact-based debate, and a better democracy for future generations.
To learn more about how we're advancing our mission, visit our website.
Who We Are
We find strength in diversity.
We believe diverse teams are inherently more effective and are essential to understanding the range of challenges the country faces and responding accordingly. We make deliberate efforts to recruit and hire people that have different experiences, backgrounds, and points of view, but we do not expect any individual to be responsible for speaking on behalf of an entire group.
We try new things, learn, and grow together.
We approach every new project and problem with a growth mindset, experimenting and learning through feedback. We are facing unconventional challenges, which means doing unconventional things and taking bold swings that others might not be willing to take. On a daily basis, we work on very different projects across issue areas and skill-sets.
We aspire to a culture of care and balance.
Our success will depend upon our creativity, imagination, commitment, and sense of the possible—these things require rest, trust, and a sense of belonging. We treat work-life balance as a professional responsibility and protect our time outside of work for rest, family, and our personal lives accordingly. We are stronger and more resilient as a team because we always do our best to treat each other with kindness and respect.
We value being together, but work from everywhere.
We have the flexibility to choose where we will do our best work within the U.S. As a remote-first organization, we have been figuring out how to build community while working across the country since our founding. We gather at retreats, we “office hop” to visit coworkers, we set up shared offices when we live near each other, and we invest in the systems and processes that allow us to do our best work, no matter where we are.
What We Offer
Our benefits are just one way we strive to foster a culture that not only enables, but also encourages team members to take care of themselves and their loved ones, now and in the future.
Health Insurance
Excellent employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision plans
Retirement
401k and Roth with a 6% employer match that vests immediately
Paid Time Off
Flexible time off and three months paid parental leave
Office Hopping
Budget to visit coworkers in other cities three times per year
Flexible Location
Budget to set up a home office, join one of our offices nearby, or lease a coworking space
FSA
Healthcare, dependent care, and transit flexible spending accounts
Learning and Growth
1:1 support, continuing education, professional development stipend
Additional Benefits
Life insurance, disability insurance, wellness resources
Meet the Team
Protect Democracy is a nonpartisan, nonprofit group of experts working to prevent authoritarianism. We bring different experiences and perspectives, but we work together with integrity and humility in service of our mission. Learn more about Our Staff, in their own words.
Where We Are
Our staff are based in over 20 states, working from home offices, shared offices, or coworking spaces.
How We Hire
Our process varies depending on the role, though it generally includes the following components.
Please understand, however, that our hiring process is always evolving and subject to change without notice.
Your application, including a resume and cover letter (and for some searches, screening questions or a writing sample)
Three to four interviews, conducted via video chat
An at-home written skills assessment
References
FAQs
Will you update me on the status of my application?
You will receive an acknowledgment that we have received your application. If we decide not to interview you, you may not hear back from us, though we will be sure to keep your resume on file. Due to the quantity of applications received and the small size of our hiring team, we are not able to provide status updates on individual applications.
Can you provide feedback on my application, interview, skills assessment, or any other part of the hiring process?
In light of the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback throughout the process, including on your application or after an interview (though if you advance to a final round interview or reference checks, but are not extended an offer, we do our best to provide feedback). Please know that this is not a reflection of the merits of your candidacy or performance in any round of the process.
Do you offer sponsorship for candidates to work in the United States?
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Can I apply if I live outside of the United States?
All of our roles are based within the United States. We are not considering candidates who are based outside of the United States.
Can I apply to more than one job?
You may! That said, we encourage you to look closely before applying to make sure you meet the minimum requirements of each role.
Do you offer internships, fellowships, or volunteer opportunities?
At this time, we are only hiring for the full-time roles listed above. However, here are a few ways you can join the effort to protect democracy. Our Substack newsletter also sometimes features ways to be involved. You can also follow our Careers newsletter for hiring updates.
