Project Manager, Business Development

We Vote; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking a Project Manager for Business Development to work remotely in a volunteer role. You will facilitate meetings, develop project plans, and manage outreach strategies to increase voter participation. This position requires a commitment of 2-3 hours a week during core US hours, along with strong project management and communication skills. Join us to help strengthen American democracy through innovative technology.

Benefits

Leadership experience

Networking opportunities

Skill development in civic technology

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in planning and executing projects.
• Proven ability to guide projects towards successful outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate weekly Business Development team meetings.
• Collaborate on roadmap development and objective-setting.
• Create project plans, track deliverables, and manage deadlines.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Strategic partnership strategies

Accountability

Tools

JIRA

Job description

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Join the WeVote Movement

WeVote is seeking a dynamic Project Manager for Business Development to join our passionate team of changemakers in a meaningful volunteer role (~3 hours per week). This is a United States remote position.

About Us

WeVote is a nonpartisan nonprofit startup on a mission to strengthen American Democracy through innovative technology. As a celebrated Fast Forward nonprofit technology grantee, we\'re building something special--a movement of 150+ dedicated volunteers creating open-source mobile solutions that reach millions of voters nationwide.

Our challenge? Modern voters are busy, distracted, and pressed for time. Our solution? A streamlined voting experience that takes just 8 minutes, delivered through the downloading of our app ("WeVote Ballot Guide @WeVote"). We\'re 100% volunteer-powered and fully remote, proving that passionate people can create extraordinary impact.

For more information, view https://www.wevote.us. Also see X @WeVote.

The Role of the Business Development Team

The Business Development Team\'s mission is to increase voter turnout in local, state, and general elections by designing and executing a unified, cross-functional outreach strategy that engages political candidates and campaigns to create and maintain their WeVote profiles and promote electoral participation. It seems to achieve this by conducting personalized outreach to candidates through email, phone, social media, and online events to drive profile adoption and to engage civic partners using toolkits and co-branded resources designed to activate their audiences.

***For the Fall 2025 election cycle, WeVote has initiated a pilot program that targets key races (starting with state and local races and primaries), especially those involving underrepresented or youth populations. The goal is to schedule outreach to align with the November pilot races, critical electoral milestones, and peak engagement periods.

What You'll Accomplish

• Facilitate weekly Business Development team meetings with cross-functional leaders including the Chief of Staff, Director of Outreach, Account Executives, Project Managers, Product Marketing Leads, and Graphic Designers
• Collaborate on roadmap development and objective-setting for the entire Business Development function
• Create project plans, track deliverables, manage deadlines, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks
• Bridge connections between Business Development and other key teams (Social Media, Community Marketing, Recruiting)
• Provide concise project status updates through meetings and written communications
• Follow up with team members, adjust schedules as needed, and communicate changes effectively

Your Background

• Hands on experience in planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects
• Proven ability to guide projects and teams towards successful outcomes
• Understanding of business development processes and strategic partnership strategies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities with diverse personality types
• Track record of meeting deadlines and achieving goals under pressure
• Comfortable with accountability and ensuring team commitments are met

Essential Requirements

• Proficiency in JIRA or other PM software
• Genuine enthusiasm for outreach and relationship-building
• Desire to help build and scale WeVote\'s Business Development capabilities
• 2-3 hours weekly during core hours (M-F, 9AM-6PM, any US time zone)
• Commitment to strengthening American Democracy
• Personal drive for high-quality work and continuous improvement
• Enthusiasm for supporting fellow volunteers in a remote environment
• Current US residence
• At least 2-3 hours per week during our core team hours M-F 9AM-6PM Pacific Standard Time with the ability to work 1-2 hours during Pacific Time overlap. Must be available to attend the Business Development team meeting on Wednesdays at 10AM PST

Why This Role Matters

This isn\'t just volunteer work--it\'s leadership experience that makes a real difference. You\'ll develop advanced project management skills, work with cutting-edge civic technology, and help millions of Americans participate more effectively in democracy. Plus, you\'ll join a network of passionate professionals committed to positive change.

Ready to lead meaningful change while growing your career? We\'d love to hear from you.