What are the responsibilities and job description for the State Director position at Save Democracy in America?
Overview
Make Voters the Donors (formerly Save Democracy in America) is hiring a State Director in Michigan to develop effective, grassroots community engagement campaigns around Voter Dollars in non-urban areas of the state. Voter Dollars does more than fix campaign finance. It renews the Republic’s founding promise. It fulfills, more strongly than ever, the ideal of a self-governing people, equal in voice, free to choose our leaders and chart our future without interference from special interests
The state director is required to live in Michigan.
Role Description
This is a full-time, remote role for a State Director. The State Director will engage in community outreach, coordinate with local organizations, and mobilize volunteers, with an emphasis on rural and suburban communities. Responsibilities include planning and hosting events, developing and maintaining relationships with community leaders, and advocating to Make Voters The Donors. This role requires someone who is a self-starter and can create a movement from the ground up.
Job Duties:
- Develop and execute state-specific tactical plans for citizen engagement.
- Identify, build, and maintain relationships with local partners, grassroots organizations, and community leaders in non-urban areas.
- Recruit, train, and mobilize volunteers around the movement for Voter Dollars.
- Implement digital and in-person organizing tactics, including in-person networking, canvassing and contributing to MVTD's social media presence
- Track data on outreach efforts and adjust tactics accordingly.
- Represent the organization at local events, coalitions, and public forums.
- Contribute to MVTD's communications plan, including both print and digital assets
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of grassroots organizing, campaign, or advocacy experience.
- Experience mobilizing volunteers and working within diverse communities.
- Knowledge and experience working in non-urban, religious, working class communities.
- Strong communication, public speaking, and diplomacy skills.
- Possess a positive, collaborative and flexible attitude.
- Ability to work independently and demonstrable ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.
- Passion to Make Voters the Donors
- Must have the ability to travel 10%-20% of the time throughout the state.
Compensation: $75,000-$85,000, dependent upon experience.
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000