Field Organizer, MS Delta Region

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $50,000

Field Organizer

Full Time, At-Will Employment

Preferred Start Date : As Soon As Possible

• Cleveland, MS

About Us :

Mississippi Votes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of intergenerational synergy centering and led by young people invested in the progression of Mississippi. We do this through our programming and outreach strategy that empowers young people, encourages civic engagement, and educates communities on voting rights through place-based, grassroots organizing. Our vision is to cultivate a transformative culture of civic engagement throughout the state of Mississippi.

Overview :

There will be five (5) field organizers on the Field Team. Each Field Organizer will co-facilitate the field plans with a strategic understanding of Mississippi Votes theory of change in relation to developing a voter friendly Mississippi under the direction of the Field Director with support from their respective Regional Coordinator. The Field Organizers will be responsible for frequently assisting the Policy & Research Team to develop the organizations field plan and communal approach to the vision towards developing legislation that seeks to expand Mississippis electorate. The Field Organizers co-facilitate all GOTV efforts including, but not limited to, MS Votes annual #Up2Us campaign. The Field Organizers are responsible for managing a database of national and local supporters; forming or joining coalitions as necessary with unanimous approval from the Leadership Team.

The Field Organizers are responsible for organizing in one of the 5 regional offices identified by Mississippi Votes : 1.) Tupelo, MS, 2.) Hattiesburg, MS, 3.) Cleveland, MS, 4.) Gulfport, MS, and the headquarter office, 5.) Jackson, MS. Each of these offices are located strategically in Mississippis 4 Congressional Districts. In some instances, the Field Organizer will be responsible for assisting to organize and work in and around college campuses in the areas they are responsible for.

Responsibilities :

Skills & Experience :

Position Details :

Cleveland, MS

Base salaries at MS Votes begin between $45,000 and $50,000 with experience. Mississippi Votes offers a healthcare benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, and mental healthcareand a monthly $150 allowance for travel and phone.

Reports To :

Respective Regional Coordinator

Mississippi Votes is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, height, weight, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital or domestic partner status, or religious affiliation.

Young people, People of Color, and Womxn are strongly encouraged to apply.