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Democratic Party of Wisconsin Regional Organizing Director (Coordinated) in Madison or Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Job Title : Regional Organizing Director
Reports to : Deputy Organizing Director
Salary : $69,010/annually, generous benefits package
Location : Madison or Milwaukee, WI ( Please note: Employment with the Democratic Party of Wisconsin requires residence or willingness to relocate to the state of Wisconsin. )
Start date : Summer 2024
Application Deadline : June 2024 (Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Deadlines may be shortened or extended as necessary. There is no guarantee this posting will remain open until the deadline or be closed on the deadline. This is a suggested timeframe based on organization needs.)
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About The Democratic Party of Wisconsin: WisDems is nationally recognized as one of the country’s highest-performing and most pivotal political organizations. During the 2024 cycle, WisDems will drive massive programs to defend the Democratic majority in the United States Senate by re-electing Senator Tammy Baldwin, to re-elect President Biden for a second term, elect progressive candidates up and down the ballot, and work to build volunteer-led coalitions for the long term. WisDems’ work is grounded in inclusion, respect, and empowerment across race, gender, other dimensions of identity, and the rural/suburban/urban divide. Our work continues year-round, collaborating with partners to build a movement that delivers meaningful change for all Wisconsinites. We seek outstanding applicants who share our values and vision to join the team, help win elections, and build a future where everyone can thrive.
The Opportunity: As a Regional Organizing Director, you will build local grassroots teams that will then engage in direct voter contact, volunteer recruitment, and volunteer retention. You will be responsible for executing a field program in your assigned geographic region that works to elect Democrats up & down the ballot by building and maintaining the local volunteer infrastructure necessary for success in the Spring Elections and beyond.
Job Responsibilities:
Work to elect all Democrats up and down the ticket.
Work to build local grassroots volunteer teams that will then engage in direct voter contact, volunteer recruitment and retention across your assigned region ensuring there is sufficient coverage throughout.
Create a strong inclusive progressive presence in communities within your assigned turf.
Implement grassroot field tactics, including managing and executing effective activities, such as canvassing & phone banks.
Work to develop strong relationships with local stakeholders and constituency groups, including county party leaders and members, local grassroots organizations and activists, local candidates and partner and ally groups.
Help to build the local volunteer infrastructure necessary for success in the Spring Elections and beyond.
Responsible for executing the 2024 statewide organizing and outreach programs across Wisconsin.
Meet or exceed metrics based goals for volunteer recruitment & retention as well as direct voter contact.
Develop and host skill-building workshops and trainings for local volunteers.
During on-cycle periods, manage direct reports in all aspects of their work and support their success in the role by conducting relevant coaching conversations, providing and receiving feedback, and creating an inclusive and engaging team culture. More specific tasks could include but are not limited to:
Managing and reviewing time off requests
Hiring new team members
Having constructive conversations with team members on performance
Building rapport and trust within your team
Leading projects and delegating tasks
Be a representative of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin and our policies, including neutrality as directed.
Qualifications (Required):
Growth Mindset - Able to take and implement feedback.
Relentlessly Goal-Oriented - Enjoys working toward and achieving ambitious goals. Keeps calm in stressful situations. Has the capacity and willingness to work long hours during peak season, rolling up their sleeves and getting the work done.
Cultural Competency - Able to build authentic relationships across lines of difference, such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, ability, gender identity, citizenship status, or other identities. Understands how to take an inclusive lens into all aspects of work.
Management Skills - Ability to manage relationships within your team, bring out the best in your employees, and treat employees equitably across lines of difference; including but not limited to feedback, performance, and engagement.
Commitment to Our Values - Desire to fight for Democratic values and candidates.
Strong Interpersonal Communication Skills - Namely, can connect with others, motivate & quickly gain trust with volunteers, staff, community members, and coalition partners, including in particular across lines of difference.
Qualifications (Preferred):
Previous organizing experience.
Access to reliable transportation and willingness to travel frequently.
Benefits : Great benefits including; excellent health care ($1/month), dental ($1/month), vision ($1/month), life insurance (free), short term and long-term disability (free), TalkSpace virtual therapy, free Calm premium subscription, mileage reimbursement, monthly cell phone stipend, paid vacation days (starting at 10 days), retirement plan with 3% employer match, 4 floating holidays, 9 paid holidays.
Equity and Inclusion : The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has a vision for a deeply inclusive and diverse party organization, membership, and electorate. In order to be successful at the Democratic Party of Wisconsin candidates must have the cultural competence to successfully work with a diverse array of constituency groups. We especially strongly encourage applicants with close ties to Black, Indigenous, AAPI, Latinx, Muslim, non-English-speaking, disability, and LGBTQIA+ communities. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Note on COVID-19 : Candidates will be required to verify that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment, except where prohibited by law. Fully vaccinated includes receiving any booster shots recommended by the CDC or other public health authorities within the timeframe recommended. Reasonable accommodations due to disability, medical condition, or bona fide religious belief will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.
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