Field Director

Overview:

The Massachusetts Voter Table (MVT) (mavotertable.org), a fiscal project of Third Sector New England, Inc. (TSNE) (tsne.org), was formed in 2011 to build power among the “New American Majority” – low-income a, people of color, young people, and new citizens. The Massachusetts Voter Table (MVT) uses integrated voter engagement to increase resources, representation, and power of people of color, working-class communities, young people, and new citizens. We convene a coalition of grassroots community organizations to integrate civic engagement with grassroots community organizing. Our core goals include building the capacity of community organizations, increasing civic action by dismantling structural barriers to voter participation and moving a collective agenda for racial and economic justice.

The Field Director will manage relationships with partner organizations and coordinate field programs. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, has a background in managing field programs, has demonstrated coalition and campaign skills, is detail-oriented, and can work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. This position reports to the Massachusetts Voter Table Director.

Essential Functions

• Communicate the vision and mission of the Voter Table to partners and within the community to build a base of engagement and understanding of the importance of civic engagement within BIPOC and low-income communities.
• Develop and implement table-wide programs and plans related to including issue education, organizing, voter registration, and mobilization, specifically with the Democracy HUBS program participants.
• Manage and lead the implementation and delegate facilitation of MVT partners' field programs through trainings, ensuring benchmarks and goals are met and providing consistent assistance and strategic guidance.
• Create systems, timelines, training, materials/toolkits, and field infrastructure to facilitate partner organizations’ implementation of field programs.
• Connect partners with the tools and resources to develop the organizations' field plans and integrated voter engagement goals for deeper coordination and collaboration within regions and statewide engagement.
• Identify prospective partner organizations and cultivate civic engagement capacity in new organizations for expansion of field programs across Massachusetts.
• Supervise field organizers and fellows in the implementation of projects and tasks.
• Support partner organizations through the development of field plans, providing training, messaging guidance, and responding to program requests.
• Work alongside the Field, Communications, and Data Teams to implement coordinated table projects/programs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with partner organizations as well as volunteers and core supporters of MVT field programs.
• Synthesize organizational plans and produce reports on gaps in the overall strategy.
• On-board staff and leaders of organizations that are beginning to develop civic engagement and organizing capacity.
• Work closely with the Data Team to provide partners with appropriate analysis, technical assistance, and guidance in their work.
• Work closely with the Communications team to build and integrate campaign narratives and story-telling within fieldwork.
• Work closely with the ED to support grant reports/proposals and funder/donor meetings.

We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below.

• 3 years minimum experience in labor, political, or community organizing. Field organizing and direct voter contact experience required.
• Strong VAN (Voter Activation Network) skills required.
• Experience working with underrepresented and/or diverse communities.
• Experience facilitating coalitions and knowledge of Massachusetts' political landscape is a plus.
• Familiarity with digital organizing tools and analytics (email, mobile messaging, social media) is a plus.
• Ability to manage several tasks/projects concurrently and prioritize work effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively, work well under pressure, be detail-oriented, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to think independently and creatively.
• Must exercise good judgment and discretion and be able to work independently and as a member of a group.
• Ability to engender trust with table partners and confidence in the work.
• Spanish language skills are highly desired.
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout the state; a driver's license is required.
• Willingness to work occasional nights and weekends.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those for this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Work is performed in an office environment and in close proximity to other workers.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to:

• Handle, or feel objects, tools or controls;
• Reach; traverse; sit (usually for longer periods of time); occasionally ascend/descend; and position self (to) move;
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds;
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate;
• Job is not subject to significant occupational or environmental hazards;
• Likelihood of personal injury would be relatively slight;
• Environmental and work hazards are not present to a measurable degree.

Compensation and Benefits

Location: Work will be hybrid. Work is eligible for some remote work

Compensation: The starting salary for this position is $78,000- $82,000 and is commensurate with experience.

Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package including:

• Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO): twelve paid holidays, three weeks of vacation, one week of personal holiday, and ability to accrue up to 487.5 hours of health leave time for benefited staff.
• 80% Employer-paid, offering some $0 deductible Health Insurance through Harvard Pilgrim along with several low-deductible plans;
• Low-cost Guardian Dental and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care.
• Employer-paid Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Employer-paid Pension and Employee-paid 403b plan through TIAA.
• ...and more!

TSNE/Massachusetts Voter Table strives to achieve excellence through a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that embraces all of our individual and collective differences. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Middle Eastern and North African, Bilingual and/or Bicultural candidates, and LGBTQ2SIA+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We value and honor the unique talents, learning styles, and lived experiences of each individual that enrich and strengthen our workplace culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

All employment conditions are based on an individual’s performance and job qualifications. TSNE/Massachusetts Voter Table prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, creed, color, religion, native language, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, race-based hairstyles, or any other protected characteristic stated by federal and state law. Regardless of any class’ protection under the law or lack thereof, TSNE/Massachusetts Voter Table celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse team of employees. It is represented in our workplace culture, and it is who we are.

TSNE/Massachusetts Voter Table's EEO statement extends to volunteers, interns, contractors, vendors, and clients.