Location: Remote (US-based, periodic travel required)
Compensation: $290,000–$345,000/year
Organization: Protect Democracy
Role Type: Senior Executive Leadership
Role Overview
Protect Democracy is seeking a Chief Impact Officer (CIO) to lead and integrate the organization’s national pro-democracy strategy across litigation, advocacy, communications, research, technology, and coalition-building. The CIO serves as the senior programmatic leader, reporting directly to the Executive Director and overseeing a large, multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities (Summary)
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Lead and unify organization-wide impact strategy across legal, policy, tech, and narrative work.
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Supervise senior program directors and guide high-impact initiatives.
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Ensure cross-team coordination, operational alignment, and strategic clarity.
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Represent Protect Democracy publicly and build relationships across the pro-democracy field.
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Continuously assess organizational capacity and optimize structures and workflows for maximum impact.
Ideal Candidate
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Proven senior leadership experience managing complex, high-stakes, mission-driven work.
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Skilled at leading diverse, high-performing teams and navigating dynamic political and advocacy environments.
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Strong communication, strategic decision-making, and partnership-building abilities.
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Deep commitment to defending democratic institutions; comfort working across ideological coalitions.
Benefits (Summary)
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Fully remote work environment within the United States.
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Encouraged 4–5 weeks vacation annually, 12 paid holidays, paid family/medical leave, and 18 weeks paid parental leave.
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401(k) with up to 6% employer match, full health/dental/vision coverage, disability and life insurance.
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Home office stipend & periodic in-person retreats/travel.
Apply
Submit resume + cover letter via Protect Democracy’s application portal.