Protect Democracy
A nonpartisan nonprofit defending American democracy through litigation, advocacy, and public engagement.
Industry
Nonprofit, Legal, Advocacy
Headquarters
Washington, D.C., United States
Team Size
50-100
Founded
2017
Remote
Fully remote or hybrid with distributed teams across the U.S.
Remote Hiring Profile
Protect Democracy hires remote teams across Global with a flexible approach to remote work. They currently have 1 remote position listed on WorkAnywhere.pro.
About Protect Democracy
Protect Democracy is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing American democracy from declining into authoritarianism. They work to defend democratic norms, institutions, and elections through litigation, advocacy, research, and public engagement. Their typical 'customers' are the American public, democratic institutions, and partners in civil society who benefit from their legal and strategic interventions. The organization operates with a distributed team across the United States, embracing remote work to attract talent nationwide and maintain flexibility in their advocacy efforts.
Company Culture
The culture at Protect Democracy is mission-driven, collaborative, and fast-paced, with a focus on impact over bureaucracy. Team members often work in cross-functional groups combining legal, communications, and research expertise to address urgent threats to democracy. The distributed nature of the team encourages asynchronous communication and trust-based management, with regular virtual meetings to maintain cohesion and alignment on strategic goals.
Our Values
Nonpartisanship and defending democratic principles; rigorous, evidence-based advocacy; collaboration across disciplines; transparency and accountability in all actions; and a commitment to long-term systemic change over short-term wins.
Benefits & Perks
Typical benefits include comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement plans with employer contributions, generous paid time off, and professional development stipends. As a remote-friendly organization, they provide home office allowances and flexible work schedules to support distributed teams. Additional perks may include wellness programs and opportunities for meaningful impact in a critical societal mission.