Regional Coordinators - Statewide Ballot Initiative - Florida (various regions)

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Beth Matuga

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Feb 2, 2018, 8:55:20 AM2/2/18
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Overview

The Amendment 2 ballot initiative campaign seeks qualified, bi-partisan and non-partisan individuals to serve as Regional Coordinators throughout Florida. Regional Coordinators serve a variety of functions, from field work to community liaison, and are responsible for building and organizing a coherent statewide infrastructure to ensure passage of Amendment 2. This is not an entry-level position.


Position and Responsibilities

Regional Coordinators are employed by Amendment 2 and report to the Coalitions & Political Director and Campaign Manager. This is a full-time, salaried position through Election Day, 2018. A Regional Coordinator should expect to work long, irregular hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays. Travel throughout a region and occasionally the state is necessary. Duties include, but are not limited to:


  • Implementation of a field program

  • Direct voter contact

  • Data and database management

  • Volunteer recruitment and management

  • Coalition building

  • Outreach to current and former elected officials

  • Community networking and outreach

  • Establish and maintain partner relationships

  • Public speaking

  • Research

  • Administrative tasks and weekly reporting

  • Other duties as assigned


Requirements

Qualified candidates for this position are highly organized and able to remain on task remotely. They display calm under pressure and are able to work with a wide variety of personalities and people under demanding circumstances. They are interested in electoral politics and Florida connections are preferred. Interested candidates of all parties, ethnicities, genders and backgrounds are encouraged to apply, with the following skills and qualifications preferred:


  • At least one cycle of experience in electoral politics or on campaigns

  • Field experience highly desired

  • Ability to speak in front of groups in various formats

  • Professional demeanor and comfort in social situations

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college

  • Access to a personal vehicle and valid Florida driver’s license

  • Spanish-language proficiency highly desired

  • Experience with voter databases

  • Proficiency in Excel, Word and Google Docs

  • Ability to work remotely and remain on task

  • Ability to meet deadlines and goals

  • Willingness to take direction from senior staff

  • Experience in community/coalition building

  • Willingness to live in an assigned region of Florida


Application

Salary is commensurate with experience. To apply, send your resume (in PDF format) to be...@everybodyisfor2.com, with “A2 Regional Coordinator” in the subject line. Hires will be made on a rolling basis.



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