Voting Rights Texas Deputy

Description

VOTING RIGHTS TEXAS DEPUTY

Job Description

The central role of the Deputy Director is the development and execution of the March On for Voting Rights in Houston on August 28th. The Deputy is responsible for ensuring clear communication and inclusion of activists, organizations, volunteers, candidates, and elected officials in and around the Houston area. They will handle on the ground event planning and logistics. They will report to the State Director and advise them on Houston area politics and budgetary decisions related to the march.

Responsibilities and duties

1. Work with the leadership team to ensure that the strategic direction and programming of the March On is aligned with our values, connected to our mission, and is responsive to the shifting political conditions.
2. Responsible for supporting the State Directors operational plans and programming in service of the March On’s strategy
3. Represent March On as a spokesperson at public events, partner meetings and the media.
4. Work closely with Leadership Team members and relevant staff to develop a partnerships and recruitment strategy
5. Recruit, establish and maintain relationships with organizations towards enhancing our collective’s mission Insure communication, transparency and accountability throughout the March On eco-systemIdentify opportunities for growing the breadth and influence of March On.
6. Prepares accurate and timely analyses that capture and communicate the impact of the March On.
7. Report weekly to the Texas State Director.

Skills

• Demonstrated commitment to March On’s values and mission
• Demonstrated community organizing and strategy development skills
• Ability to handle the shifting contexts and nuances that coalition-building entails while holding various dynamics and nuances
• Ability to set priorities and accomplish a broad range of tasks
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication and public speaking skills and the ability to motivate people to act
• Self-starter who works well with people
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, work well under pressure and adhere to deadlines while balancing multiple projects
• Ability to initiate projects and work with minimum supervision
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication, verbal and written, communication skills
• Attention to detail with a strong sense of urgency and the ability to work effectively under pressure
• Able to communicate effectively to a diverse set of constituencies in a diverse set of geographies
• Social justice background
• Ability to take ownership of projects (start to finish)
• Ability to be self-directed and self-motivated
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders and has a working knowledge of the dynamics of power, privilege, and bias.
• Project coordination/management skills

Required skills

• Experience with community organizing (campaigns, advocacy, or nonprofit community engagement)
• High level of organization and responsiveness on email, Slack, and text
• Comfort taking an ambiguous goal and turning it into next steps or a first draft
• Ability to create and present slide presentations
• Ability to seek and respect input from a wide range of perspectives

Compensation & details

This is a two-month, full-time, Houston-based position beginning in June 2021, ending November 2021 with potential to extend through the 2022 election. Salary/compensation will be commensurate with experience. Monthly salary will be between $3000 and $4000 a month.

To apply

Please email your resume and two references to jobs@wearemarchon.org with the subject line “Voting Rights Texas Deputy.” Cover letter optional.