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Regional Advocacy Coordinator

2 months ago


Oakland, California, United States For Our Future Action Fund Full time

Position: Regional Advocacy Coordinator

Job Location: Michigan, Oakland/Macomb

Position Type: Full Time, Exempt

Compensation: $60,000 / annually

Travel Requirements: 50% travel, with 75% driving

Reports to: Organizing Director

About For Our Future Action Fund

Established in 2016, For Our Future Action Fund and For Our Future lead the largest, ongoing progressive field initiative across key states. Our mission is to enhance the progressive framework and promote economic prosperity for all, along with strong community schools, climate justice, and racial and social equity. Through collaboration with community partners and volunteers, we engage individuals in meaningful discussions about the issues that matter most to them. By fostering enduring relationships, we secure electoral victories, drive local advancements, amplify community voices, and cultivate the transformative power necessary to enhance lives.

About the Role

For Our Future Michigan is in search of a Regional Advocacy Coordinator to spearhead a dynamic issue advocacy and electoral organizing initiative. The Regional Advocacy Coordinator will be tasked with recruiting, training, and overseeing a regional organizing team focused on local and national causes, candidates, and campaigns. This role will also involve executing the statewide field strategy, political organizing, and managing a volunteer operation within the Oakland/Macomb region.

This position demands creativity and adaptability due to the high-output nature and mission of our organization. Ideal candidates will possess a strong commitment to teamwork, exceptional organizational skills, effective time management, and the ability to handle multiple shifting priorities, along with a meticulous attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

  • Recruit, hire, train, and supervise canvassers, volunteers, and organizers.
  • Oversee comprehensive volunteer recruitment, training, and program management.
  • Track metrics within each assigned region, including attempts per shift, flake rate, conversation rate, and action conversion rate; implement rigorous systems to ensure daily, weekly, and monthly goals are achieved and surpassed.
  • Collaborate with in-state leadership to introduce new communication and digital strategies within the region.
  • Establish vital relationships with leaders in the progressive community and act as the regional lead for our partnership initiatives.
  • Represent the organization at community events and meetings as directed.
  • Provide extensive coaching and develop best practices for organizing, canvassing, recruitment, and retention.
  • Conduct daily training sessions, including launching and debriefing at the start and end of daily shifts.
  • Ensure all required reporting is accurate and timely, with all regional data entered punctually.
  • Guide the evaluation of proposed events by organizers, monitor progress, facilitate logistics, and ensure successful community engagement and organization-building events in coordination with the Communications Department.
  • Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

  • 1-2 cycles of competitive campaign or advocacy experience.
  • 2+ years of experience managing a team and achieving competitive field goals.
  • 2+ years of experience working with volunteers.
  • 2+ years of relationship-based organizing and leadership development experience, including one-on-one meetings and team building.
  • Access to reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and a clean driving record.
  • Experience in implementing a statewide field plan tailored to a specific region.
  • Strong knowledge of Vote builder/VAN.
  • Ability to outreach and build partnerships with other progressive organizations.
  • Experience managing programs that develop the capacity to meet metrics-based goals on data-driven campaigns.
  • Experience supporting media and communications programming is preferred.
  • Ability to effectively manage, coach, and train staff.
  • Basic computer literacy; access to a reliable laptop is preferred.
  • Ability to work long and irregular hours in a high-output, metrics-driven environment.

Work Environment

This role involves door-to-door canvassing and site-based events/training, which are essential functions of our organization. Employees may be required to work in various weather conditions, including rain, heat, and cold. This position requires regular face-to-face interaction with voters, volunteers, and community partners. If external factors limit in-person engagement, employees may be assigned alternative duties to be conducted remotely.

Health and Safety

For Our Future Action Fund is dedicated to the health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, and the communities we serve. We encourage all employees to stay informed about health guidelines and vaccinations; however, this is not a requirement for employment. All employees must adhere to health and safety policies and procedures as implemented by the organization.

EEO Statement

For Our Future is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, providing opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to the full inclusion of every qualified individual.