Wisdems

Regional Mobilization Manager

Hybrid (Wisconsin, US)

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 23 days ago

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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.
Proudly a Bargaining Unit Position with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers The Opportunity: As a Regional Mobilization Manager (RMM), you are the tactical engine of the region.

Responsibilities

Manage the office infrastructure for the region, ensuring materials are organized and ready for deployment.
Staff Management & Coaching Partner with the ROD to manage the Field Organizer (FO) team, providing day-to-day guidance, troubleshooting, and motivation.
Help lead daily stand-ups or check-ins with FOs to set priorities and remove blockers.
Digital & Relational Organizing Implement digital organizing tactics within the region, ensuring offline organizing is amplified online.
Drive relational organizing goals (e.g., friend-to-friend outreach) within volunteer teams, ensuring it is integrated into every event.
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.
You communicate openly and honestly to build trust and alignment.
During the upcoming election cycle, WisDems will drive massive programs to hold Republicans accountable, elect progressive candidates up and down the ballot, and work to build volunteer-led coalitions for the long term.
Our work continues year-round, collaborating with partners to build a movement that delivers meaningful change for all Wisconsinites.

Requirements

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.
Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Votebuilder (VAN) and Google Sheets/Excel.
Experience managing independent volunteer leadership or working with the neighborhood team model.
Experience training other organizers or volunteers.
Familiarity with Wisconsin political geography or community connections.
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.

Skills

Can connect with others, motivate, and quickly gain trust with volunteers, staff, and community members across lines of difference.
Valid Driver's License: Access to reliable transportation and a willingness to travel frequently throughout the region.

Benefits

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.
While the Regional Organizing Director sets the strategic vision, you ensure that vision is executed on the ground every single day.

Company info

You will report to the Regional Organizing Director (ROD) and work hand-in-glove with them to manage a portion of the region.
You will assist in the day-to-day management of a team of Field Organizers, serving as a primary coach and accountability partner for them.
You will help to support building strong volunteer infrastructure that will continue to organize their communities for the long run.
You're our person if: You are a Tactical Expert.
You know exactly what it takes to launch a successful canvass, run a phone bank, or cut turf.
You will be able to guide Field Organizers to successfully launch Direct Voter Contact events.
You sweat the details so the Field Organizers don't have to.
You focus on "The How." When the ROD says "We need to hit 5,000 doors this weekend," your brain immediately jumps to: How many shifts?
Which staging locations?
Who is prepping the packets?
You are a Coach.
You excel at spotting talent-both in staff and volunteers-and nurturing it.
You know how to move a volunteer from "showing up" to "leading the team." You are resilient and adaptable.
Campaign life moves fast.
When a venue falls through or a goal shifts, you don't panic-you pivot and solve the problem.
Job Responsibilities: Tactical Execution & Operations Assist in driving the daily implementation of the region's field plan for the portion of the region you are responsible for, ensuring Field Organizers have the resources, turf, and data they need to meet their goals.
Oversee the logistics for regional days of action, canvass launches, and high-traffic voter contact events.
Monitor daily and weekly metrics for your assigned turf, identifying gaps in performance and intervening early to get the team back on track.
Volunteer Leadership Development Work directly with Neighborhood Action Teams to identify, recruit, and train volunteer leaders.
Move volunteers up the "Ladder of Engagement," turning consistent canvassers or first-time volunteers into Staging Location Directors, recruitment captains, and overall Team Leadership.
Foster a community of belonging within volunteer teams, ensuring retention through the campaign cycle and beyond.
Model best practices in the field, frequently canvassing alongside FOs and volunteers to provide real-time feedback and training.
Core Qualifications: Accountability & Solution-Oriented: You take full ownership of your actions and commitments, holding yourself to a high standard and seeing objectives through to completion.
When challenges arise, you approach them with a problem-solving mindset, focusing on solutions rather than pointing fingers.
Collaboration & Teamwork: You succeed by working as a team, stepping up to support teammates, and sharing knowledge freely.

Equal opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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