About the role

  • Work in close coordination with the Organizing Director to implement the overall organizing plan and strategic campaign initiatives at state and local levels
  • Manage a team of Community Organizers, Fellows, and paid Canvassers to meet organizing goals
  • Build a robust volunteer base focused on deep engagement with communities of color
  • Develop strategic organizing partnerships and alliances with regional organizations and leaders
  • Assess and ensure field work and internal organizing are actively happening and tracking systems are being maintained
  • Lead regional coalition strategy and participate in local and regional coalition spaces
  • Assess/evaluate potential regional allies and act as an ambassador for The Equity Alliance
  • Supervise and manage members of the organizing team; implement work plans, assessments, and evaluations
  • Engage, promote, and practice shared leadership across the organizing department
  • Responsible for helping implement the organization’s grassroots organizing infrastructure, identifying/strengthening key partnerships, and executing strategic priorities
  • Report to the Statewide Community Mobilization Manager and directly supervise community organizers

Requirements

  • A minimum of 2 years experience in community, labor, movement building, social justice, or other relevant grassroots or electoral organizing
  • A similar level of experience supervising staff in an organizing setting
  • History working in and for Black communities
  • An understanding of the history, relationships, and dynamics in the Black organizing space
  • Commitment and passion for racial, gender, and economic justice and their intersections
  • Excellent interpersonal, relational, and communication skills (both oral and written)
  • Comfortable leading people; enthusiasm for building meaningful relationships
  • Goal-oriented and self-disciplined; able to meet tight deadlines and multitask; ability to manage work and time effectively
  • Good sense of humor and ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
  • Familiarity with or willingness to learn campaign technology, including Google Sheets and VAN
  • Must be located in Middle Tennessee (Middle TN)
  • Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable mode of transportation, cellphone
  • Ability to travel extensively throughout the state for more than a day at a time
  • Flexibility to work on weekends and evenings as necessary

Benefits

  • Benefits after 3 months probationary period
  • Hybrid schedule: three in-office and two remote days per week
  • Full-time, exempt position

Job title

Regional Organizing Manager

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$45,000 - $50,000 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

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