Role OverviewThe Director of Power Building leads The Equity Alliance's organizing across both sides of the house, overseeing year-round organizing and community engagement, rapid response, and the electoral program. The role requires a senior manager with experience in community organizing and electoral field work, as well as fluency in VAN and EveryAction.
What You Will Do
The Director will set the year-round organizing plan, oversee community engagement events, own the statewide community engagement calendar, and lead rapid response efforts. They will also manage the electoral program, build and own the statewide electoral plan, and deliver clean, timely numbers.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a track record of running field programs at scale, experience building coalitions, and a steady hand in a crisis. They will also have experience organizing in Black communities in the South and a commitment to building power in Black communities across Tennessee.
Requirements
- Seven or more years in community organizing and electoral field work
- Experience managing managers or a multi-region program
- Working knowledge of 501(c)(4) and PAC rules
- Fluency in VAN and EveryAction
- Experience building coalitions and holding your own in a room with funders, candidates, and partner organizations
- Experience running community events that people come back to
- A steady hand in a crisis
- Experience managing a program budget
- Experience organizing in Black communities in the South
- A valid driver's license and the ability to travel statewide
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Benefits package
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Equity in the company
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