Movement Politics Director / Dallas

Wdactionfund; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical, vision, dental, and life insurance

Annual bilingual language stipend

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

A social justice organization in Dallas is seeking a Movement Politics Director to lead electoral and leadership development programming. The role requires two to five years of experience in voter engagement and political strategy, with a commitment to advancing racial and economic justice. Responsibilities include managing electoral campaigns and fostering partnerships across Texas. A starting salary of $90,000, benefits, and a bilingual stipend are offered.

Qualifications

• Two to five years experience managing voter engagement activities in Texas.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and support team success.
• Experience supervising electoral field staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop a multi-city, statewide electoral strategy for workers' and immigrant rights.
• Manage candidate screening processes in coordination with staff.
• Assist with grant writing and financial oversight of electoral activities.

Skills

Voter engagement activities management

Public speaking

Coalition building

Political campaign planning

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Job description

Overview

ROLE: MOVEMENT POLITICS DIRECTOR
LOCATION: DALLAS, TX
APPLICATION DEADLINE: APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON A ROLLING BASIS

The Movement Politics Director will lead Workers Defense electoral, base building and leadership development programming which activates our base of members and potential voters across Texas to build governing power for our communities. This position will supervise the Movement Politics team members.

How to Apply

HOW TO APPLY:
Send resume, cover letter, and three professional references to [e-mail]. Please include the position title on the subject line of your email.

Why We’re Excited About You

• You are passionate about protecting and strengthening worker & immigrant rights in Texas!
• You are excited about developing leaders and working with those most impacted by our issues.
• You enjoy working with a diverse group of stakeholders (including faith, labor, immigrant, and BIPOC communities).
• You are committed to Workers Defense’s identity as a membership-based organization.
• You are committed to engaging underrepresented voters and workers in the Democracy process/system, through voting and civic engagement.
• You are skilled at motivating and inspiring others to take action!

The Role in Action

Local and Statewide Electoral Campaigns and Legislative Advocacy

• Develop a multi-city, statewide electoral strategy that leads us to shifting the balance of power in Texas for workers and immigrant families. This includes developing plans, determining the size and universe of the field program and raising funds
• Work with WDAF’s policy, organizing and communications teams to develop a strategy to integrate statewide electoral strategy with Workers Defense issue advocacy and year-round organizing strategy
• Manage process for screening candidates, in coordination with the organizing and policy staff
• Ensure the development and execution of training materials for all electoral staff and volunteers
• Develop a plan to maintain relationships and engagement with voters throughout the year
• Strategize with the Policy team to move people to action in support of our legislative priorities
• Work closely across departments to develop and execute base building and leadership development plans
• Foster, strengthen, and maintain partnerships with allied organizations across the state
• Other duties as assigned

Outreach and Communications

• Serve as liaison to partner organizations on statewide electoral campaigns; and
• Collaborate with Communications Director and digital staff to manage electoral content on the C4 and affiliated organizations’ social media site and emails

Fundraising and Administration

• Identify fundraising opportunities for electoral work and work with the Executive Director and Development Team to plan and manage fundraising necessary to execute electoral strategy
• Assist development staff with grant writing and reporting on political activities;
• Attend select fundraising events
• Work with the Finance team to manage financial oversight of related funds
• Perform required administrative tasks
• Meet all reporting requirements
• Manage the C4 database
• Additional tasks as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• Two to five years experience managing voter engagement activities in Texas
• Ability to maintain attention to detail while managing multiple responsibilities;
• Proven ability to work collaboratively, support and develop staff, interns, and volunteers, and contribute to the success of a team
• Two to five years experience managing financial oversight and reporting requirements for 501(c)(4) and PAC authorized activities
• Two to five years experience cultivating and interacting with individual donors for electoral work
• Two to five years experience supervising electoral field staff
• Extensive experience in public speaking, coalition-building, and writing
• Effective political analysis skills
• Extensive experience in political campaign planning, voter universe creation, budgeting, training, and management
• Commitment to WD’s identity as a membership-based organization, and commitment to advancing racial, economic, and social justice
• Strong communication skills and an ability to engage diverse audiences, including candidates, low-propensity voters, and volunteers
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build strong relationships with ally organizations and other stakeholders
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required

*If you don’t meet all the criteria above but still feel your experience could be a good fit for the role, please apply. Workers Defense recognizes that candidates who don’t check every box can still add value to our team.

What We Offer

• Workers Defense has a salary scale that is based on experience. The starting salary for the position is $90,000.
• A $1,000 annual bilingual language stipend (English-Spanish)
• Employer-paid medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 2 weeks (9 days) vacation for the first year of employment and 3 weeks (14 days) for the second year of employment and after
• 10 days of sick leave in a year
• 5 Personal days per calendar year
• Office closure during 4th of July week, Thanksgiving week and during Christmas in addition to paid holidays
• Every other Friday off
• Retirement plan with company match of 3% (after probationary period – 90 days from hire).
• Parental leave of 12 weeks paid (after probationary period – 90 days from hire).

About Workers Defense

WORKERS DEFENSE ACTION FUND: We center the issues of workers rights first and foremost, and engage working Texans around the issues that are most important to their families while supporting year-round civic engagement.

WORKERS DEFENSE PROJECT: Created in 2002, WDP is a statewide, membership-based organization devoted to workers’ rights and advocacy, chiefly aiming to build power among Texas construction workers.

Workers Defense is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds, including candidates of color, women, veterans, and LBTQ individuals to apply.