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
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