Texas Campaign Environment Environmental Organizing Manager

Texas Campaign for the Environment Fund (TCE Fund) and its sister organization, Texas Campaign for the Environment (TCE), are seeking an Organizing Manager, experienced in coaching organizers and running grassroots field programs.

Summary

The Organizing Manager works closely with the Organizing Director to lead and support our team of community organizers located in multiple regions around the state. This position is responsible for coaching, managing, and developing organizers while assisting with the overall planning and execution of organizing campaigns and strategies.

TCE Fund strives to live by the organizational values of intentionality, justice, respect, teamwork, and vision. We use these values to guide the work that we take on, as well as how we go about doing that work. We operate based on the principles of environmental justice, which means that we are committed to the leadership of communities and individuals who are most impacted by the harmful effects of industry.

Location

Must be based in Texas and willing to commute to work on the ground as needed. Our current regional offices are located in Houston, Austin, and Corpus Christi, and we have a program in Brazoria County. This is a hybrid role that will include work from home, and 60% in-office expectations. Significant travel will be expected within the state of Texas, and some travel outside of Texas.

$63,000 – $73,000

Major functions and responsibilities

Organizer Management and Development:

• Supervise and mentor a team of community organizers, providing guidance, feedback, and support to enhance their skills and performance.
• Confer with the Organizing Director about how best to support the development and growth of the organizing team while empowering local communities and achieving campaign goals
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with organizers to discuss progress, challenges, and growth and development opportunities.
• Coordinate and facilitate training sessions on topics such as organizing conversations, leadership development, campaign planning, issue identification, coalition building, and other organizing tactics.
• Help organizers implement both in-person and online outreach systems and community spaces that flow into each other

Campaign and Structural Support:

• Collaborate with the Organizing Director and other stakeholders to develop and implement organizing strategies and campaigns aligned with TCE’s visions of environmental justice and a Texas free from pollution.
• Assist organizers in planning and executing effective community outreach initiatives, including door-to-door canvassing, phone banking and texting, digital outreach, and community events.
• Provide guidance and support to organizers in identifying, recruiting, and developing community leaders and activists.

Data and Reporting:

• Ensure accurate and timely data collection and reporting on organizing activities, including tracking metrics such as outreach efforts, volunteer engagement, and campaign progress.
• Analyze data and provide regular reports to the Organizing Director and other stakeholders, highlighting successes, challenges, and areas for improvement.

Qualifications and core competencies:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in community organizing, grassroots mobilization, or related fields.
• Supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, team management, and coaching skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience in campaign planning, strategy development, and data analysis.
• Knowledge of organizing principles, tactics, and best practices.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse communities and stakeholders.
• Proficient in basic office software and google tools.
• Experience using social media as an organizing tool to aid in in-person work is preferred.

Personal Characteristics:

• A commitment to advancing the overarching goal of environmental justice.
• An energetic person who can handle and prioritize multiple activities and responsibilities; a self-starter and finisher.
• A team player who inspires collaboration and operates decisively; is flexible and…