Texas Rising Statewide Program Manager (North)
The Texas Freedom Network (TFN) seeks a full-time Texas Rising Statewide Program Manager (North) based in Dallas or Houston. Texas Rising is a project of the Texas Freedom Network, a statewide grassroots organization that is building an informed and effective movement of young Texans working toward equality and social justice.
The Statewide Program Manager will oversee Texas Rising programming in the northern part of the state. The primary responsibilities of the Statewide Program Manager will be to manage a team of full-time staff, plan and coordinate Texas Rising programming, and create/implement systems for the Texas Rising team in the Houston, Dallas, and Austin metro areas. The Statewide Program Manager should be passionate about coaching staff, progressive organizing, and implementing systems. The Statewide Program Manager will report to the Texas Rising Senior Director.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
40% - Recruit, train, and manage a team of 3-5 full-time Regional Program Coordinators (who oversee teams of part time organizers and volunteers in their regions) to organize effectively and efficiently on their campuses and in their communities to reach their goals. Travel to supervised regions.
20% - Work closely with leadership to develop a plan to implement advocacy and electoral campaigns, assist in implementation/delegation of tasks specific to these campaigns
15% - Prepare and lead trainings, statewide events, organizing structure development
15% - Help with oversight and administration of canvassing programs
5% - Develop relationships and partnerships with partner organizations, allies in the community, and campus administrations in order to achieve programming goals
5% - Serve as the Texas Rising representative at events, conferences, and meetings, including public speaking engagements
Qualifications and Skills
Experience organizing and managing organizers and volunteers
2+ years of management experience preferred
Strong attention to detail
Must be a highly motivated person who is able to work independently and in a team environment
Demonstrate a commitment to the progressive values, mission and goals of the organization, including experience working with communities of color and a desire to be part of an anti-racist organization.
Weekend and irregular work hours required
Ability to travel statewide
Ability to adapt to evolving priorities and manage several tasks simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and outside organizations, and multi-task without sacrificing quality of work
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to foster a cooperative, team oriented work environment
Experience working with VAN or Votebuilder
Experience with electoral organizing
Benefits
Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 (depending on experience)
100% employer paid medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer contribution, paid vacation, personal, sick, and parental leave.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Texas Freedom Network is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages people of color, ethnic minorities, women, and individuals from the LGBTQ community to apply.