TIRRC Votes
ABOUT THE POSITION:
TIRRC Votes is seeking an experienced Civic Engagement Field Coordinator to spearhead our electoral efforts across the state. This position will be responsible for managing the organization’s field plan and ground game, developed collaboratively by organization leaders and the board of directors, with the goal of registering eligible immigrant and refugee communities, involving voters in digital campaigns, and getting our base and allies to participate in local, state, and federal elections.
ABOUT TIRRC VOTES:
TIRRC Votes is the 501(c)4 affiliate of the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition. Founded in 2018, our mission is to strengthen and expand our democracy by building power in immigrant and refugee communities and advocating for equitable and inclusive public policy.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Voter Engagement, Education, and Mobilization
Recruit and train part time lead and general voter engagement team members, such as canvassers, phonebankers, and community education coordinators;
Coordinate and participate in volunteer and paid canvasses, phonebanks, textbanks, and postcard writing events across the state;
Implement a statewide voter registration campaign plan for various immigrant and refugee communities;
Give input on canvassing scripts for accountability and voter turnout based on community and organization priorities;
Present on relevant voting information, electoral and issue campaigns, and organizational priorities to community groups;
Collect, share, and amplify stories of immigrant and refugee voters alongside members of the communications team;
Policy Advocacy
Participate in national, state, and local advocacy activities pertaining to community and organizational priority issues in coordination with the Advocacy team;
Support the Advocacy team by implementing phonebank, textbanks, or canvasses in key targeted districts for advocacy priorities with a focus on building power for future electoral activities;
Represent the organization in traditional, ethnic, and social media as needed.
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to those listed above. As with every position at TIRRC Votes, every person in the organization will assist their colleagues to ensure a cooperative environment and respond to the needs of the moment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Belief in TIRRC Votes’ mission and commitment to social justice;
Familiarity with the state of Tennessee preferred;
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with diverse communities;
Demonstrated ability to work on deadline, be highly organized, work with little supervision, and maintain accountability and strong communication with others in collaborative projects;
Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail and work in a fast-paced environment;
Strong computer skills; experience with VAN, MiniVAN, VoteBuilder, ThruText, Hustle, and Reach preferred;
Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends with some statewide travel required;
Fluency in English required and another language preferred;
Must have reliable transportation.
SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE:
Salary Range: $47,000-52,000 depending on experience with relocation support available.
Benefits: Full-time TIRRC Votes employees are eligible to receive medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% of the medical employee premium covered by TIRRC Votes, participate in a 401K retirement plan, and receive 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Program. In addition, TIRRC Votes provides paid leave including up to 15 vacation days, 13 paid holidays, and 3 weeks paid sick leave in an employee’s first year and 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@tirrcvotes.org. Applications will be reviewed immediately.