Southern Regional Manager
$70,000–$80,000 year
On-siteBirmingham, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Lead regional programming and partnership work across Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia, and Florida by developing state-specific strategic plans, identifying new organizational partners, and coordinating voter ID education events. Directly supervise the Georgia and Florida State Directors, track quarterly goals, and manage weekly reporting and budget variances for the Southern region. Monitor state-level legislative developments, coordinate with the communications team for media inquiries, and represent VoteRiders externally with stakeholders. Work irregular hours including evenings and weekends, with a preference for candidates based in Alabama, Louisiana, or Mississippi who are willing to relocate and travel regularly within the specified states.
Required Qualifications
- Must live in, or be willing to relocate immediately to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, or Louisiana
- Must be willing to travel regularly within the specified Southern states
- Must have access to readily available and reliable transportation for in-state/nearby travel (either public transport or a personal vehicle with an active license and appropriate insurance)
- At least 6 years of relevant professional experience in a similar role, including community organizing experience within the democracy, voting rights, or political space
- At least 3 of those years doing so remotely
- At least 3 years of managerial and project management experience, particularly related to managing staff, programs, and cross-functional projects in a remote environment
- Existing relationships with organizations in democracy, voting rights, civil rights, direct service, and/or community-based organizations in any of the three states
- Proven track record of successfully recruiting, building, and maintaining ongoing collaborative relationships with external stakeholders that achieve actionable results
- Demonstrated track record of successful engagement with and management of campaigns, working groups, coalitions, and other short- or long-term projects
- Ability to manage complex details, resourcefully solve problems, and follow through on commitments with minimum direct supervision under tight deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including precise, compelling, and diplomatic public speaking and presentation abilities
- Experience and proven ability to work closely and effectively with diverse, marginalized, and at-risk communities
- Strong data tracking, analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills
- Able to work effectively and with collegiality alongside people with whom you may have disagreements
- Willingness to maintain the ability to be transparent about your own beliefs without being restricted by them, with a willingness to invest in building bridges, finding common ground, and unifying behind the organization's nonpartisan mission
- Regular access to a reliable computer, internet signal, and cellphone
- Strong computer skills, including Slack, Microsoft Suite, and Google Suite, with an aptitude to learn new software and systems
- Willingness to work outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, as required by regional programs and election cycles
Desired Qualifications
- Spanish or additional relevant language skills
- Experience with VAN, Mobilize, EveryAction, and/or other platforms
- Experience with digital storytelling methods
- Experience drafting data-driven program reports for internal and external stakeholders, and other organizational needs
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