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Wdactionfund lists this Movement Politics Director / Dallas opportunity in dallas, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
ROLE: MOVEMENT POLITICS DIRECTOR
LOCATION: DALLAS, TX
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 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
HOW TO APPLY:
Send resume, cover letter, and three professional references to Please include the position title on the subject line of your email.
Why We’re Excited About You
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!
The Role in 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
Outreach and Communications
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
Fundraising and Administration
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
What You’ll Bring
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 volunteers
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build strong relationships with ally organizations and other stakeholders
Bilingual in English and Spanish required
*If you don’t meet all the criteria above but still feel your experience could be a good fit for the role, please apply. Workers Defense recognizes that candidates who don’t check every box can still add value to our team.
What We Offer
Workers Defense has a salary scale that is based on experience. The starting salary for the position is $90,000.
A $1,000 annual bilingual language stipend (English-Spanish)
Employer-paid medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
2 weeks (9 days) vacation for the first year of employment and 3 weeks (14 days) for the second year of employment and after
10 days of sick leave in a year
5 Personal days per calendar year
Office closure during 4th of July week, Thanksgiving week and during Christmas in addition to paid holidays
Every other Friday off
Retirement plan with company match of 3% (after probationary period – 90 days from hire).
Parental leave of 12 weeks paid (after probationary period – 90 days from hire).
About Workers Defense
WORKERS DEFENSE ACTION FUND: We center the issues of workers rights first and foremost, and engage working Texans around the issues that are most important to their families while supporting year-round civic engagement.
WORKERS DEFENSE PROJECT: Created in 2002, WDP is a statewide, membership-based organization devoted to workers’ rights and advocacy, chiefly aiming to build power among Texas construction workers.
Workers Defense is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds, including candidates of color, women, veterans, and LBTQ individuals to apply.
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Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75215, US
Who can apply
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