Integrated Voter Engagement Coordinator

The Organization:

Faith in the Valley is a multi-faith, multi-racial coalition of congregations and organizations working towards a more racially and economically just, compassionate, equitable, and thriving Central Valley.

Faith in the Valley is organizing to advance economic and racial justice in Kern, Fresno, Merced, Stanislaus, and San Joaquin counties. We have a vision for the Central Valley that embraces human dignity, values the full participation of every human being, and promotes the health, safety, and economic security of people across the Valley. We are building local, county-wide, and regional power to disrupt systems of oppression, and advance a multi-issue agenda that is fundamentally about shifting the politics and the economy of the Central Valley in ways that make life better for all people.

Faith in the Valley does this through an organizing process that develops local leadership and conducts research on how to have our collective voices heard by holding those in positions of power and authority accountable for serving the common good. We do this out of our faith - different faiths but united in how it compels us to fight for justice, dignity, and opportunity. 

Our Work: 

Our organizing work will focus on issues like advocating for renter rights and permanently affordable housing; reforming our criminal justice and law enforcement systems to push for alternatives to incarceration and greater community  investments; ensuring children in every zip code can breathe healthy air; immigrant rights, economic justice and other issues lifted by local community members.

Role Overview:

Faith in the Valley is seeking a full time salaried Integrated Voter Engagement (IVE) Coordinator to join our talented and diverse staff team. We believe power building requires year round engagement of voters in the Central Valley. The IVE coordinator will lead in engaging voters throughout the Central Valley on key issues impacting families and communities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with the FIV team to carry out the mission and vision of the work and to build the organization’s power and voter credential 
• Collaborate with the staff team to identify and implement at least 2-3 strategic civic engagement canvassing projects per year in target geographic areas during off season.  Support Get Out the Vote efforts during electoral season.
• Supervise and lead in the hiring, training, and coaching of canvassers/field program staff.  
• Model conversations and participate in door knocking in 2-3 month canvassing projects on the ground in various counties, as well as phone banking.
• Coordinate and facilitate youth, adult, and intergenerational civic-political education training and workshops to deepen leadership development around civic engagement to empower leaders to advocate for systems change.
• Collaborate with state and local data staff and other team members  to track, analyze and evaluate data and programs to inform decisions for civic and voter engagement growth, campaign strategy, grant reports and additional needs of organizational Directors and other staff.
• Support in the development of program budgets, fund development, and provide narrative reports.
• Participate in weekly staff and campaign team meetings, staff and community gatherings, organizational equity work, and office duties as needed.
• Support local, regional, and statewide organizing campaigns and programs when possible.
• Supports Data work with Count reports, creating forms, spreadsheets, pivot tables, etc. 
• Serve as lead staff of local civic engagement tables.

Experience And Job Requirements

• Understanding of the Central Valley and how power moves/operates
• At least 3-5 years of civic engagement, direct voter contact campaign, ballot measure or candidate campaign related experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and experience working with low-income communities and communities of color.
• Management experience, including supervision and leadership development of multiple staff.
• Ability to engage in goal setting, developing/planning, implementing and evaluating campaigns and programs.
• Familiarity with legislative and electoral processes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, i.e. efficient in group facilitation, public speaking and presentation across multiple audiences.
• Strong intrapersonal skills, i.e community friendly, ability to engage a broad spectrum of people representing various social, cultural and professional backgrounds.
• Strong ability to work independently and contribute to a positive team-oriented environment.
• High accuracy, attention to detail, consensus-building, organization, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adhering to timelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Google Drive/Suite, digital organizing tools, CRM databases, i.e. Political Data Inc, CallEvo and Thrutext, Action Network, etc.
• Flexible work schedule, including willingness to work regular evenings and weekends. This position will require  frequent travel across the Central Valley. 

Salary & Benefits: 

• Salary: $70,000
• This is a full-time, exempt position.
• Includes regular evening work and some weekend work. 
• Opportunities for advancement within FIV.
• Salary is competitive and based on experience.
• Benefits include a health plan, retirement plan, and a 401K employer contribution.

Application: To apply, email resume and cover letter to brittany@faithinthevalley.org. In the cover letter please answer the following questions: 

• Briefly explain your paid experience in either 501(c)(3) charitable, 501(c)(4) social welfare, or labor organizations as it relates to civic and/or voter engagement, ballot and/or candidate campaigns.
• Can you describe a project you’ve worked on similar to what you believe you would handle in this position?