Full-Time Voters Not Politicians
Job Description
Voters Not Politicians is seeking a full-time Director of Democracy Engagement to execute programs and to lead, support and expand our dedicated community of volunteer activists to continue to develop collective pro-democracy power in Michigan. The ideal candidate will have program management and organizing leadership experience in Michigan. They will be responsible for growing and supporting our volunteer base, developing and implementing programs that meet year-round power-building goals, and directing statewide field-centered voter contact campaigns. This position offers an extraordinary opportunity to play a critical role in a fast-paced, growing family of organizations that is changing the political landscape of Michigan.
Voters Not Politicians is a bold and innovative volunteer-powered, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization whose mission is to strengthen democracy through effective citizen action. We are thousands of everyday Michiganders who have transformed the political landscape of Michigan by ending gerrymandering, expanding voting access, and protecting our fundamental right to vote – doing through direct democracy what our politicians would not. With Michigan lacking even basic anti-corruption laws, and our elections flooded by dark and special interest money, Voters Not Politicians will continue to make structural changes in Michigan to put voters at the center of policymaking, while helping groups in other states achieve transformative successes of their own. As stated in the first line of the state’s constitution, “All political power is inherent in the people.”
Essential Responsibilities of the Director of Democracy Engagement
This position reports to the Programs Director and is responsible for the following:
- Manage the recruitment, training, and execution of activities of thousands of volunteers across Michigan, including volunteer leaders
- Motivate, engage, and inspire volunteers to take action to enact pro-democracy reforms
- Hire, train, and manage organizing staff
- Oversee town halls, meetings, and presentations aimed at volunteer recruitment and engagement
- Manage supplies and materials and approve expenses for staff and volunteers
- Provide organizers with tools to support, train and manage volunteer leaders
- Develop metrics, track data, and report progress to goals
- Be available to volunteers and organizers, sometimes during weekend and evening hours, especially during campaigns
- Develop and manage voter contact communications such as digital ads, text messages, and direct mail
- Represent VNP in statewide table meetings and workgroups
- Engage coalition partners to maximize impact and avoid duplication
- Report program progress regularly, including monthly reports to the Executive Director
- Support communications, including the monthly Statewide Volunteer Call and the monthly Volunteer Newsletter
Qualifications
We are seeking candidates who welcome opportunities to learn and grow and who are self-starters, skilled communicators, and natural relationship builders.
Required:
- Experience organizing large groups of volunteers
- Experience managing projects including tracking and communicating progress
- A firm commitment to Voters Not Politicians’ nonpartisan approach
- Demonstrated ability to create rapport and inspire action
- Ability and willingness to learn to use new systems and tools
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills
- A home base in southeast or mid- Michigan and reliable access to transportation for travel
- Cultural competence, awareness, and sensitivity and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion that is in line with our values and our commitment to promoting a truly inclusive and representative democracy in Michigan.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience leading local, regional, and/or statewide political campaigns for at least two cycles in Michigan.
- Management experience
- Familiarity with state government and/or policy
- Proficiency in campaign and CRM software, spreadsheets, and Google Suite product
How to Apply
Email cover letter, resume, and references to jobs@votersnotpoliticians.com. Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Deadline to apply is June 30, 2023. Salary range is $64,000 - $72,000 per year depending on experience, and negotiable based on candidate qualifications. Benefits include a 401k with up to 6% employer match, QSEHRA health insurance reimbursement, flexible work schedule, and paid holidays. Voters Not Politicians is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.68 total views, 0 today