Wisdems

Coalitions Manager - Latino Coalition

Milwaukee, WI

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 22 days ago

Project ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingAdaptability

About the role

About The Democratic Party of Wisconsin WisDems is nationally recognized as one of the country's highest-performing and most pivotal political organizations.
WisDems' work is grounded in inclusion, respect, and empowerment across race, gender, other dimensions of identity, and the rural/suburban/urban divide.
You're our person if: You are a natural relationship builder.

Outreach & Relationship Management: Manage and execute a targeted outreach plan for the Latino coalition.
Host recurring meetings with community leaders, local elected officials, and new stakeholders to build trust and power.
Capacity Building: Provide strategic support to assigned constituency Caucuses and execute efforts to recruit and build volunteer leadership within the coalition.
Cross-Departmental Integration: Collaborate with the Organizing Department to establish culturally competent, coalition-specific community canvasses and phone banks.
Maintain statewide lists of contacts for outreach and storyteller engagement.
Manage and execute a targeted outreach plan for the Latino coalition.
Provide strategic support to assigned constituency Caucuses and execute efforts to recruit and build volunteer leadership within the coalition.
Collaborate with the Organizing Department to establish culturally competent, coalition-specific community canvasses and phone banks.
You succeed by working as a team, stepping up to support teammates, and sharing knowledge freely.
You build strong relationships by treating everyone with kindness, dignity, and trust.

Growth & Adaptability: You are dedicated to continuous improvement and challenge yourself to learn and adapt.
You are proactive in setting clear expectations, sharing the "why" behind decisions, and providing timely updates to ensure the right people have the information they need.
Community Expertise: Proven ability to work within these marginalized communities and advocate for the needs of that community.
Project Management: A relentless goal-orientation with the ability to multitask, managing large community events alongside daily 1:1 outreach.
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.

Campaign Experience: Prior successful experience conducting outreach for a political campaign, government department, or advocacy organization.
Note: On-year requirements include working outside of normal work hours
including canvassing and other election-preparation as necessary.
Language Skills: Fluency in Spanish (written and verbal).

Exceptional interpersonal skills and a positive, customer-service attitude when communicating with people from various backgrounds.
Transportation: Access to reliable transportation and willingness to travel statewide.
Fluency in Spanish (written and verbal)

Equity and Inclusion: The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has a vision for a deeply inclusive and diverse party organization, membership, and electorate.
We especially strongly encourage applicants with close ties to Black, Indigenous, AAPI, Latinx, Muslim, non-English-speaking, disability, and LGBTQIA+ communities.
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.
Event Execution: Plan and host community service initiatives, voter education events, and coalition-specific actions.

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