Regional Organizing Director

Shawmut Services; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Temporary full-time

Travel expenses covered

Job summary

Revolution Field Strategies in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Regional Organizing Director to build and lead regional teams for a voter registration project. This is an in-person role requiring travel to project sites for the duration of the assignment.

You will partner with program leadership to develop high-quality, innovative programs, coach staff, monitor progress, and ensure regional goals are met. A background in organizing and willingness to work long hours is preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior organizing experience preferred (paid, volunteer, or internship)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with a team
• Ability and willingness to work a demanding schedule, which can reach 70+ hours per week at peak times and can be expected to include evenings and weekends.
• Must possess a cell phone and laptop
• Must have ready access to personal transportation and will be required to provide proof of driver's insurance
• Must be able to travel and/or relocate to project locations across the country on short notice; travel, lodging, and other related expenses are provided by RFS.
• Familiarity with Google Suite and VAN is preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with state leadership to develop and implement all components of a strategic voter registration operation in Milwaukee, WI.
• Lead, coach, and manage the day-to-day activities of the regional team, overseeing all aspects training and team member accountability
• Analyze daily and weekly reports to track progress to goals and implement rigorous quality control measures
• Work to ensure all regional goals are met
• Execute successful and meaningful engagement with the community

Skills

Organizing experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Cell phone and laptop

Transportation access

Travel readiness

Google Suite

VAN knowledge

Tools

Google Suite

VAN

Job description

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Revolution Field Strategies (RFS) is a full-service strategic planning, organizing, and grassroots mobilization firm that leads successful canvassing, voter registration, relational organizing, and signature gathering programs throughout the country. We are a people-first company with a mission to provide high-quality, cost-efficient, and innovative programs to our clients and partners.

Role Description

Revolution Field Strategies (RFS) is seeking talented, driven individuals for the role of Regional Organizing Director (ROD) who will be responsible for building, managing, and leading regional teams for a voter registration project. RODs will work with program leadership to develop high-quality, innovative programs for a broad, diverse set of clients and partners.

Regional Organizing Directors will report directly to their Project Director. This role is in person and the applicant will be required to travel to the project location for the duration of the project. Salaries for this position range from $60,000 to $72,000 based on experience and skill set.

Positions Currently Available in Milwaukee, WI.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with state leadership to develop and implement all components of a strategic voter registration operation in Milwaukee, WI.

Lead, coach, and manage the day-to-day activities of the regional team, overseeing all aspects training and team member accountability

Analyze daily and weekly reports to track progress to goals and implement rigorous quality control measures

Work to ensure all regional goals are met

Execute successful and meaningful engagement with the community

Experience, Requirements and Skills

Prior organizing experience preferred (paid, volunteer, or internship)

Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with a team

Ability and willingness to work a demanding schedule, which can reach 70+ hours per week at peak times and can be expected to include evenings and weekends.

Must possess a cell phone and laptop

Must have ready access to personal transportation and will be required to provide proof of driver's insurance

Must be able to travel and/or relocate to project locations across the country on short notice; travel, lodging, and other related expenses are provided by RFS.

Familiarity with Google Suite and VAN is preferred

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $72,000 depending on experience and skill sets. RFS offers all full-time employees who remain with our team for more than three months full health care, dental, and vision benefits.

Regional Organizing Directors are considered Temporary Full-Time Employees, meaning they are expected to work full-time (40 or more hours per week) for a defined period of time, typically the length of the project.

Any job-related travel, lodging, and other expenses are paid for by RFS.

Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Statement

Revolution Field Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We welcome applicants from any educational background, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, immigration status, citizenship status, national origin or ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, criminal record, mental or physical disability or disorder, HIV antibody status, parental or familial status, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Any information provided regarding criminal history for the purposes of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) will have no impact on employment eligibility. RFS will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories and/or convictions, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.