Under the direction of the Director of Political Operations the Regional Political Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the planning and execution of Voters Organized campaigns throughout the electoral cycle(s). This may include:

• Acting as the contact between the organization and local officials and membership throughout electoral cycles

• Collaborating with ‘Political Operations Team’ to develop and implement plans to engage members in grassroots electoral and legislative political activities

Monitoring parishwide and regional political, electoral and policy related issues, working with local VOTE chapter and coalition partners regarding the development and coordination of strategic actions

As part of the ‘Political Operations Team’ assisting in the execution of strategic legislative and political campaigns (including working with external consultants) and participating in statewide planning on electoral activities

Building community, political, religious support and engagement for organizing projects and political or issue based campaigns. This may include:

• Cultivating and maintaining organizational relationships within the surrounding faith community and community based organizations

• Strengthening partnerships and strategic collaboration with existing coalition partners

• Assisting in the development and execution of statewide mobilization campaigns

• Assist in the year-round development and coordination of the Voters Organized Leadership Institute, building interest/engagement amongst chapter membership and the recruitment of candidates throughout the surrounding area

Assist in the documentation of the story and news of Voters Organized to Educate through photography, videography, and written literature

Create and assist the Communications team on presentations, flyers, graphics, website updates, newsletters, etc.)

Assist in the planning and coordination of candidate forums, town halls and debates as requested and directed

Increase public awareness of regional political candidates through the creation and dissemination of candidate surveys and background/political experience information, as needed

Three years or more of combined organizing and political experience with one or more of the following types of organizations: labor unions, progressive issue advocacy organizations, community organizations, political campaigns, and progressive elected officials.

Demonstrated experience in, and knowledge of, issue and legislative campaigns, and public policy analysis

Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well with diverse individuals

Capacity to multitask and effectively manage timelines, prioritize multiple products, and meet demanding deadlines

Proficient computer literacy, and analytical and writing ability; with the knowledge of the usage of databases and spreadsheets

Experience with website development, and strategic creation of digital media; including newsletters, digital advocacy, and action alerts

Commitment to the vision, mission, and values of VOTE and Voters Organized to Educate, centering work on the people directly impacted by incarceration

Preferred applicants have direct experience with the criminal legal system, including incarceration