: TITLE: State Director – Michigan FLSA STATUS: Exempt (Salary) LOCATION: Michigan HIRING RANGE: $55,500.00 to $65,500.00 annually, depending on experience. About UFW Foundation: For 18 years, the UFW Foundation has mobilized farm workers and their organizations across the country to advocate for more equitable policies, such as immigration reform, pesticide protections, heat standards, hazard pay and other worker protections. We engage constituents in systemic change to break the cycle of poverty while also providing critical services. In fact, the UFW Foundation is the largest federally accredited immigration legal service provider in the state of California. The organization has staff in California, Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, and Michigan. SUMMARY: The selected individual will be based in Michigan and will be responsible for developing partnerships across sectors and interfacing with farm workers, children of farm workers, community members in rural areas, the local media, organizational decision-makers, and government officials. The individual will be mission-driven and proactive, can work well with people, and possess a deep understanding of and desire to address the specific challenges facing vulnerable communities in Michigan, in particular, immigrants and farm workers. In addition to being proficient in immigrant and farm workers’ rights, as well as policy analysis, community engagement, and technical assistance, the ideal candidate will be an excellent manager, writer, creative thinker, resourceful problem solver, and a highly productive worker. This position also supports the Civic Empowerment Coalition (CEC), an affiliated 501(c)(4) organization. While motivated by the same core values, the UFW Foundation and CEC operate independently of one another, and each organization has its own board of directors. The State Director will oversee civic engagement activities and ensure that staff canvass farm worker and Latino neighborhoods to increase voter turnout. The State Director will (1) oversee Organizing Coordinators, Organizers, and/or volunteers to ensure successful canvassing activities, civic engagement workshops, events/town halls and integrative voter engagement activities; and (2) ensure Organizing Coordinators and/or Organizers maintain key partnerships with local students, business leaders, community members, civic leaders, and grassroots organizations. This position will work closely with the Organizing Director, farm worker movement organizations, and other grassroots organizations to maximize the UFW Foundation’s and CEC’s presence and impact in moving rural community issues at the national and state levels. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (This is not an exhaustive list) Administrative and ManagementAdministrative tasks and logistics, as needed. Assist with budget preparation and monitoring for all Michigan organizing-related activities and ensure appropriate tracking of expenses.Complete daily and weekly reports on progress. Develop training and other materials as necessary.Input voter contact information and pledge forms. Maintain a ‘¡Sí Se Puede®!’ mindset and attitude through the campaign. Maintain knowledge of and promote technical assistance clearinghouse to communities.Manage Michigan organizing timelines and effective completion of deliverables, while ensuring timely reporting to the Organizing Director or a designated team lead supervised by the Organizing Director.Manage the hiring, training, work, implementation, and ongoing meetings of the regional Organizing Coordinators and/or Organizers, as well as canvassers and/or volunteers. This includes coordinating schedules, training, and holding team meetings (daily shift check-ins and debriefs), etc.Monitor and track the progress of community activities, voter engagement outcomes, and meet all campaign goals and metrics to the extent possibleMust be able to travel regularly within Latino communities as assigned.Must be able to work weekends and afternoons. Participate and complete all required training, organizational strategy conversations, as well as strategic conversations with stakeholders. Serve as the first point of contact for technical assistance to provide resources to communities via workshops, technical assistance calls, webinars, and other methods of education and information dissemination. Advocacy and Organizing Advance Michigan focused goals using a variety of proven research, advocacy, organizing and program implementation techniques.Coordinate 2024 voter engagement activities, including: phone banking, voter registration drives, door-to-door canvassing, and community education and outreach. Disseminate information and policy issue commentary to internal and external stakeholders.Document community-led activities and narratives for social media channels. Establish and build key partnerships with local students, business leaders, community members, civic leaders, and grassroots organizations.Identify, recruit, and orient volunteers and community leaders.Increase and engage farm worker and Latino voter turnout through Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) strategies. Lead implementation of community, state, and partner events, activities, meetings, briefings, and webinars.Lead planning of civic engagement and organizing events (house meetings, community meetings, town-halls).Lead the facilitation of a complex coalition and build stakeholder consensus.Monitor state and local level policies and possess a deep understanding of the policy landscape in the State of Michigan.Provide information about the voting process and answer any questions.Train and empower farm workers, children of farm workers and community members in rural communities to canvass Latino neighborhoods to increase voter turnout.Work with the Organizing team across various states, including a California based Organizing Director, to develop and successfully implement Michigan’s organizing goals. Communications and MarketingCoordinate press events and actions, for example: rallies and canvass launch in key neighborhoods and/or activities centered on voter engagement, etc.Interface with state-based communications vendors and represent the organization with local media.Liaison with philanthropic partners to build and maintain strong working relationships, including refinement of the Michigan focused work vision.Represent the organization at meetings, conferences, and other events. Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise up to five (5) direct staff – regional Organizing Coordinators and/or Organizers.May also involve the coordination and supervision of volunteers/interns. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: The ideal candidate for this position must have a high level of professionalism and organization. The candidate must demonstrate competency in the following areas:Ability to meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment and capacity to work independently within the context of an overall plan and structure.Collaboration. Ability to work with teammates in a professional and solutions-oriented manner. Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of people in various settings. Experience in coalition building, training and community, labor, and legislative organizing.Dedication to Mission. A genuine interest in immigrant, farm worker rights/workers’ rights (e.g., worker conditions, wage-hour violations).Excellent oral and written communication skills in both Spanish and English.Si Se Puede® (It Can Be Done) Attitude. The embodiment of a personal spirit that promotes confidence, courage and risk-taking.Strong interpersonal communication skills. Possess the full range of skills to develop grassroots leadership and power in local, state, and national campaigns. Strong analytical and organizational skills. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write legal briefs, reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Requires ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university is a plus. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three (3) years significant and progressively responsible experience in developing grassroots leadership and power in local, state, and national campaigns. Familiarity with legislative campaigns and analysis of policy/legislation, budget analysis, and advocacy; experience working with immigrant and farm worker communities; and commitment to the mission of the farm worker movement are required. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must be familiar with computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, etc. Requires a valid driver’s license. COMPENSATION: The annual salary pay range for this position is $55,500.00 to $65,500.00, and benefits include:Accruals of 2, 3, and 4 vacation weeks per year depending on tenure16 paid holidays (includes a personal day)1 mental health day per calendar yearPaid sick daysHealth, dental, and vision benefitsLife insuranceFlexible Spending AccountsEmployee Assistance Program for support with personal and work-related challenges403(b) retirement plan with 2% employer match (providing employee meets criteria)401(k) retirement plan with no employer match (providing employee meets criteria) *Employer-sponsored pension plan*Supplemental insurance (within 30 days of hire date)*Professional development opportunities and access to thousands of courses20% discount for immigration services through the UFW FoundationMany discounts, such as entertainment discounts for movie theaters, theme parks, etc. via ADP Lifemart, TicketsatWork, and UnionPlus *Note: Some of the benefits listed above are not available to temporary employees. Eligibility and access to benefits may vary based on employment status and other factors. ADDITIONAL AND/OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement – The UFW Foundation is committed to ensuring the health and safety of our community, employees, and program participants. While vaccinations and boosters are not currently mandatory, we strongly recommend their use as a crucial measure in reducing the transmission of COVID-19. It is imperative to emphasize that if a pandemic situation arises that necessitates vaccines and/or boosters, we will reinstate this requirement to protect everyone effectively. Vaccinations have proven to be effective in preventing the spread of the virus and reducing severe illness. By choosing to get vaccinated, individuals contribute to the collective effort in mitigating the impact of the pandemic and creating a safer environment for all. We will continually monitor the evolving situation and follow the guidance of health authorities. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The UFW Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe a strong commitment to equal employment opportunity is more than a legal and moral obligation – it is also a sound business practice to realize the potential of every individual. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all! In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunity to all individuals, employment decisions at the UFW Foundation will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Except where required or permitted by law, employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, age, or any characteristic protected by law. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for a position fighting for farm worker and immigrant communities! The UFW Foundation believes in second chances. As an organization, we will rely on individualized assessments in the hiring of those with past criminal convictions. The UFW Foundation will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with qualified disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Persons of color, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, persons with disabilities, persons who have lived in poverty, formerly incarcerated, persons 40 years old or older, and people fluent in more than one language are strongly encouraged to apply for open positions with the UFW Foundation. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, counseling, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.