Regional Field Manager

Civic Empowerment Coalition Regional Field Manager Lansing, MI Full time Apply for Regional Field Manager

The Regional Field Manager oversees development, implements robust voter engagement programs, and supervises day-to-day field operation staff in a specific region of the state.

The Civic Empowerment Coalition (CEC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(4) organization established by the Farm Worker Movement for the purposes of civically engaging farm worker communities. The CEC is a sister organization of the United Farm Workers of America 501(c)(5), the nation’s largest farm worker labor union, and the UFW Foundation 501(c)(3). The CEC is committed to advancing equity for rural communities of color, farm workers, and their families.

The CEC is active on-the-ground in Michigan, Arizona, Georgia and California.

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Regional Field Manager

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$50,000.00 - $55,000.00

OUR WHY: We believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things. We uplift the voices of rural communities of color, farm workers and their families, including Latino and BIPOC rural communities. Rural organizing and advocacy are at the heart of what the CEC does; we recognize that our efforts in raising awareness on policy issues, educating farm workers, the public and policy makers—help create more just and equitable policies in government.

The more farm workers can thrive by gaining legal status, better wages and worker protections, and a deeper understanding of the importance of their engagement, the greater the social and economic resilience of rural communities and our food system. Help us motivate these communities to engage civically during this critical election year.

THE POSITION: The Regional Field Manager oversees development, implements robust voter engagement programs, and supervises day-to-day field operation staff in a specific region of the state. This position will be responsible for recruiting, training, and supervising a team of Lead Field Organizers, Voter Engagement Canvassers, and volunteers. These teams will canvass Latino, Black, and BIPOC rural neighborhoods for the purposes of increasing voter turnout in farm worker communities.

This position is responsible for supporting the states’ voter engagement activities and managing state staff who will lead canvassing activities, including but not limited to civic engagement workshops, events, town halls, and integrative voter engagement activities. Activities include leading canvassing, phone and text banking for the purpose of increasing voter turnout amongst rural voters. Additionally, this role is responsible for recording and reporting activities and ensuring that performance metrics are met to achieve state goals.

The Regional Field Manager is also responsible for maintaining key partnerships with local leaders, community members, civic leaders, and grassroots organizations. Core functions include strategic planning, data management, electoral training, and cross-departmental collaboration. The Regional Field Manager reports to the Managing Director and, in the future, will report to a State Director.

This position will work closely with the Field Operations Director, State Director, field teams including Lead Field Organizers, Voter Engagement Canvassers, and volunteers. The Regional Field Manager will also collaborate with sister farm worker movement organizations and other grassroots partners to maximize the Civic Empowerment Coalition’s (CEC) presence and impact in advancing its progressive agenda at the national and state levels.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (This is not an exhaustive list)

• Field Operations Execution:
  • Implement statewide field operation strategies, timelines, and work plans for…