About Voters Not Politicians
Voters Not Politicians is a family of nonpartisan c3 and c4 organizations that works to effect structural and systemic democracy reform by building power for voters.
Our people-powered movement is driven by the Michigan Constitution of 1963, which begins with the following words: “All political power is inherent in the people.”
What is now considered Michigan’s premier democracy organization started when a small group of everyday Michiganders decided to take on the biggest problem in our political system: politicians who aren’t accountable to the people they represent. In the aftermath of the 2016 election, a group of political novices started organizing, and by 2018, we grew into a grassroots powerhouse of 6,500 volunteers who, against all odds, got a constitutional amendment proposal on the ballot and passed to establish the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission.
Voters Not Politicians a powerful leader in setting the blueprint for democracy reform is now positioned to be its strongest defender.
Facing unprecedented attacks on Democracy and the rule of law, VNP seeks a strong leader to guide it’s considerable grassroots, financial, and communications resources to ensure robust statewide mobilization to defend Democracy.
We envision a truly representative democracy, where the will of the voters drives government decision-making and public policy.
In recent years, because of work done by Voters Not Politicians and Voters Education Fund, Michigan has become a national model of democracy reform.
Our policy priorities center around the ways we can ensure political power remains with the people of Michigan:
- Rule of Law and Integrity of the Courts;
- Integrity of Michigan Voting Systems;
- Strengthen Michigan’s ethics & transparency laws;
- Combat the impact money has on politics;
- Protect and expand voting rights; and
- Form and support communities of democracy champions across Michigan through civic education.
Learn more about Voters Not Politicians through our website: https://votersnotpoliticians.com/ and download the position profile using the button above for more detail on the role.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range is $140,000 - $155,000 per year, negotiable depending on experience and candidate qualifications. Benefits include a 401k with up to 6% employer match, QSEHRA health insurance reimbursement, flexible work schedule, and paid holidays.
This is a full-time, remote position in the state of Michigan, and the next Executive Director must live in Michigan or be willing to relocate.
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Voters Not Politicians is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.