Movement Politics Director ​/ Dallas

Overview

ROLE: MOVEMENT POLITICS DIRECTOR
LOCATION: DALLAS, TX
Final date to receive applications: 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:
Send resume, cover letter, and three professional references to jobs. Please include the position title on the subject line of your email.

• 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!

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

• 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

• 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

• 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…