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Advocacy & Outreach Coordinator
Full Time, At-Will Employment
Preferred Start Date: As Soon As Possible
About Us:
Mississippi Votes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of intergenerational synergy centering and led by young people invested in the progression of Mississippi. We do this through our programming and outreach strategy that empowers young people, encourages civic engagement, and educates communities on voting rights through place-based, grassroots organizing. Our vision is to cultivate a transformative culture of civic engagement throughout the state of Mississippi.
Overview:
The Advocacy & Outreach Coordinator serves as a member of MS Votes’ Policy and Research Team.
The Advocacy & Outreach Coordinator will co-lead research as assigned, on voting related issues unique to Mississippi in comparison to other states to broaden the political ideologies and practices of MS Votes. The Policy and Research Team collects and analyzes information, such as data from public opinion surveys and election results as well as use qualitative and quantitative sources and methodologies to develop and test theories to better our field strategies and legislative agenda(s).
The sole function of the Advocacy & Outreach Coordinator’s responsibilities are to monitor current events as it pertains to public policy and/or youth organizing (global and domestic), policy decisions and trends and other issues with implications for the political and policy landscape. This person will track all legislation that impacts voters in the state of Mississippi during legislative sessions as well as co-coordinate legislative advocacy days at the Mississippi State Capitol pushing our legislative agenda to expand voting access.
The Mississippi Votes Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator works collaboratively with the Policy and Research Analyst to:
Responsibilities:
● Manage local policy teams of passionate student and community leaders
● Organize local happy hours and community events to create spaces for elected officials to meet young people
● Cultivate relationships with elected officials throughout the state and successfully advocate for progressive policies
● Assist in coordinating major advocacy projects including voter guides, candidate forums, Legislative Advocacy Days at the Capitol, and any additional advocacy focused panels and events
● Coordinate focus groups with young people across the state to learn about their most pressing issues
● Conduct public opinion surveys about voter modernization tools like online voter registration, vote by mail, and other 21st century tools that might expand access to the ballot
● Maintain rapport with Democracy in Action and One GIRL, One Vote fellows --both past and present
● Assist with developing MS Votes voting rights campaigns
● Lead Public Policy Political Education Academies
Skills and Experience:
● Must have high level writing skills
● Must have high level communication skills
● Must have ethical behavior to be consistent with the standards and the values of MS Votes
● Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization
● Must have strong working skills and be an advanced user of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, etc).
● Experienced user of Google Drive, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube
● Ability to be flexible to manage multiple competing tasks and demands while prioritizing
● Highly detail oriented, exceptional at prioritizing tasks, and working well under pressure
Position Details:
● Position is based in Jackson, MS
● Evenings and weekend hours may be necessary
● Travel Required
● Car and driver’s license required for in-state travel
Base salaries at MS Votes begin at $40,000 with experience. Mississippi Votes offers a full healthcare benefits package including medical, vision, dental, and mental healthcare.
Reports To:
Programs Manager
Additional Information:
For more information please feel free to visit our website: www.msvotes.org.
How to Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@msvotes.org via the form on the “Join the Team” page.
Mississippi Votes is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, height, weight, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital or domestic partner status, or religious affiliation.
Young people, People of Color, and Womxn are strongly encouraged to apply.
Arts & Activism Project Manager
Contractual
Duration: June 2023 - March 2024
About Us:
Mississippi Votes (MS Votes) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of intergenerational synergy centering and led by young people invested in the progression of Mississippi. We do this through our programming and outreach strategy that empowers young people, encourages civic engagement, and educates communities on voting rights through place-based, grassroots organizing. Our vision is to cultivate a transformative culture of civic engagement throughout the state of Mississippi.
Overview:
The Arts & Activism Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of various political projects that use art as a political activator to motivate people to engage in the electoral process. This role requires a highly organized, creative, and motivated individual with experience in project management, community organizing, and a passion for social justice issues, particularly voting rights and civil rights.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, implement and evaluate various political projects that use art as a political activator to motivate people to vote
- Develop and maintain relationships with artists, community members, partner organizations, and stakeholders to build collaborative partnerships for projects
- Streamline project timelines and manage project budgets, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget
- Develop and implement outreach strategies to engage young people and other underrepresented communities in the projects
- Facilitate community meetings and events related to the projects
- Coordinate with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration
- Collaborate with the Communications team to develop project marketing materials and outreach strategies
- Monitor and evaluate project impact and success, using data to inform project improvements and adjustments
- Prepare reports on project progress and outcomes for the Executive Director and funders
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 3-5 years of project management experience in the nonprofit sector, with a focus on community organizing, civic engagement, and arts and activism
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working with diverse communities and stakeholders
- Passion for social justice issues, particularly voting rights and civil rights, and a commitment to centering young people in project work
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using data to inform decision-making
- Proficiency in project management software, such as Asana, Trello, or Basecamp, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
Position Details:
- $2,500/month contract for 9 months
- 75% Remote
- 25% Travel Required
- Monthly Reports due on last Friday of the month to Project Supervisor
Reports To:
Communications Director
How to Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter to info@msvotes.org with the subject line: “Arts & Activism Project Manager Consultant *your name (first and last)*
Mississippi Votes is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, height, weight, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital, or domestic partner status, or religious affiliation.
Digital Content Creator
Voluntary At-Will Employment
About Us:
Mississippi Votes (MS Votes) is an organization of intergenerational synergy centering and led by young people invested in the progression of Mississippi. We do this through our programming and outreach strategy that empowers young people, encourages civic engagement, and educates communities on voting rights through place-based, grassroots organizing. Our vision is to cultivate a transformative culture of civic engagement throughout the state of Mississippi.
Overview:
The ideal person to fulfill this role will be responsible for the successful planning and implementation of digital and external communications. The Digital Content Creator will drive our overall online organizing, content creation, and production on external materials. The Digital Content Creator will be in charge of producing high-quality content that engages Mississippians statewide and builds brand recognition and trust.
The Digital Content Creator’s main duties will include creating and sharing informative and engaging digital content that promotes and shares our organization’s mission, vision, values, and work.
Responsibilities
Social Media Management
- Ensure social media is updated daily and reflects MS Votes’ grassroots efforts
- Build MS Votes’ brand to ensure we are culturally relevant to the state of Mississippi
- Grow followers on all social media platforms and start accounts on platforms that don’t exist but need to
- Create, update and promote event pages
- Manage organizational content calendar
- Manage organizational social media tracker
- Digital Content Creation
- Collect, edit and distribute photo and video content
- Organize content through dropbox and external hard drive.
External Materials and Communications
- Regular maintenance of MS Votes website and storefront
- Ensure all MS Votes external facing materials (which may include mailers, briefs, public reports, flyers, and media posts) are in line with the MS Votes brand.
- Ensure photos, video, memes, infographics are constantly updated to reflect our work. Create one-pagers and fact sheets reflecting organizational work.
- Collaborate to ensure traditional media outlets are engaged.
- Send out media advisories and E-blasts when requested from Senior Staff and in coordination with the Public Relations Coordinator
- Promote MS Votes events before, during and after the event.
- Ensure voting rights issue based policies are promoted online.
- Collect online witness slips and petition signatures for policy work when applicable
Influencer Engagement
- Work collaboratively with Mississippi’s creative network to produce online materials, elevate issues, coordinate general MS Votes efforts for content collection.
- Increase online engagement with our network of creatives to be civically engaged and active for the immediate and long-term.
*This will include working on all of the above in collaboration with organizers and senior staff of MS Votes
Press:
- Produce the MS Votes Podcast
- Pitch MS Votes’ stories to TV, radio, print, and digital outlets
- Ideate and develop strategic communications tools including visuals, talking points, messaging maps, background information to prepare staff for media interviews along with Public Relations Coordinator
- Monitor and evaluate MS Votes’ press coverage and messaging quality
- Provide support to staff & members in crafting their story, op-eds, statements, and social media content along with Public Relations Coordinator
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Qualifications:
We’re looking for candidates with particular strengths in the following areas:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Familiarity working with the local, statewide, or national press.
- Ability to generate new, high quality content on a short timeline, with a strong personal voice as a writer and ability to speak with our organization’s voice.
- Ability to maintain focus while juggling multiple deadlines.
- Critical thinker with the ability to work strategically.
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and able to occasionally work irregular hours and travel.
Digital Content Creator should be:
- able to capture content, then organize, edit and post content.
- a social media guru on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
- culturally competent and comfortable discussing race, gender, and power.
- excellent written and oral communication skills.
- prepared to travel state-wide to capture content
- experience organizing colleagues, organizations, and/or movements while centering racial justice and/or racial equity.
Position Details:
- Salary: $50,000 annually
- Position is based in Jackson, MS
- Evenings and weekend hours may be necessary
- 20% Travel Required
- Car and driver’s license required for in-state travel
- Monthly Allowance: $150 auto and cell
Benefits:
Mississippi Votes offers a competitive benefits package covering employee medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums. Mississippi Votes also offers full time staff with mental healthcare at no cost to the employee.
Reports To:
Communications Director
How to Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@msvotes.org via the form on the “Join the Team” page of our website: https://www.msvotes.org/opportunities/employment/.
Mississippi Votes is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, height, weight, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital, or domestic partner status, or religious affiliation.
Field Coordinator - Northern Mississippi
Full Time, At-Will Employment
Preferred Start Date: As Soon As Possible
About Us:
Mississippi Votes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of intergenerational synergy centering and led by young people invested in the progression of Mississippi. We do this through our programming and outreach strategy that empowers young people, encourages civic engagement, and educates communities on voting rights through place-based, grassroots organizing. Our vision is to cultivate a transformative culture of civic engagement throughout the state of Mississippi.
Overview:
The Field Coordinator-Northern Mississippi will co-lead the Voter Services Team with a strategic understanding of Mississippi Votes’ theory of change in relation to developing a voter friendly Mississippi. The Field Coordinator will be responsible for frequently assisting the Policy & Research Team to develop the organization’s field plan and communal approach to the vision towards developing legislation that seeks to expand Mississippi’s electorate. The Field Coordinator co-leads all GOTV efforts of MS Votes’ annual #Up2Us campaign and any other field operations as thought to be necessary and impactful for the benefit of MS Votes’ mission, vision, and values. The Field Coordinator is responsible for managing a database of national and local supporters; forming or joining coalitions as necessary with unanimous approval from the Leadership Team.
The Field Coordinator-Northern Mississippi is responsible for organizing the first and third congressional districts. In some instances, the Field Coordinator may be responsible for counties in the second congressional district.
Responsibilities:
- Establish a strong professional culture within the voter services team focused on accountability, specific goals, innovation, and sense of purpose
- Work with fundraising team to meet with donors about field operations and assist with securing gifts
- Manage the field program budget and logistics in coordination with MS Votes Leadership Team
- Ability to design, communicate, and implement a comprehensive, data-driven field plan
- Build and manage a large, multi-layered statewide intergenerational field team consisting of paid staff, student fellows and interns, and volunteers
- Set, meet, and exceed benchmarks for voter registration, volunteer recruitment, voter contact, grassroots engagement, and get out the vote (GOTV)
- Co-create and implement quality control system for voter registration maintenance within every level of the organization’s programs
- Design and standardize best practices for data management using the organization’s data software
- Manage MS Votes’ VAN (Voter Access Network) and Every Action software; work towards building an independent data platform
- Monitor initiatives and efforts to measure impact (i.e. voter registration/turnout, #Up2Us Campaign residuals)
- Understand and be aware of Elections Laws and Regulations in the state of Mississippi
- Identify opportunities to bring MS Votes to community
- Co-Lead Voter Empowerment Project
- Co-Lead special field operations as requested by Executive Director/Leadership Team
Skills & Experience:
- Self-starter than can lead large groups of people, create electoral plans, and work with young people to develop them into civic leaders
- Candidates with 2+ cycles of organizing experience leading statewide or regional field programs and mobilizing volunteers
- Extensive experience managing and training high performing staffers
- Well organized individuals with effective time management skills that can work independently with minimal supervision
- Experience in program coordination, event planning, and youth organizing required
- Strong computer skills including G Suite and database management
- Experience with VAN
- Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills (especially written)
- Ability to gracefully manage multiple projects to meet multiple deadlines
- Enthusiasm for the work and willingness to learn
- Must be knowledgeable of political landscape of Mississippi
- Bachelor’s Degree or 3 years of equivalent experience in community organizing or field organizing preferred
Position Details:
- Must be able to canvass for hours at a time
- Long hours at the computer are necessary at times
- Car and valid driver’s license required for in-state travel
- Flexibility in work hours as evenings and weekend hours are necessary at time
- Position is based in Jackson, MS
- Evenings and weekend hours may be necessary
- 75% Travel Required
- Must be willing to relocate if not already living in the 1st or 3rd Congressional District
Base salaries at MS Votes begin at $40,000 with experience. Mississippi Votes offers a full healthcare benefits package including medical, vision, dental, and mental healthcare.
Reports To:
Programs Manager
Additional Information:
For more information please feel free to visit our website: www.msvotes.org.
How to Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@msvotes.org via the form on the “Join the Team” page.
Mississippi Votes is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, height, weight, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital or domestic partner status, or religious affiliation.
Young people, People of Color, and Womxn are strongly encouraged to apply.
High School Youth Civic Engagement Coordinator
Full TIme; At Will Employment
Projected Start Date: May 2023
About Us:
Mississippi Votes (MS Votes) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of intergenerational synergy centering and led by young people invested in the progression of Mississippi. We do this through our programming and outreach strategy that empowers young people, encourages civic engagement, and educates communities on voting rights through place-based, grassroots organizing. Our vision is to cultivate a transformative culture of civic engagement throughout the state of Mississippi.
Overview:
The High School Youth Civic Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for developing and implementing a program to increase civic engagement among high school students in Mississippi. The coordinator will work with local schools and community organizations to identify opportunities for students to get involved in their communities and to learn about the political process. The coordinator will also develop and lead workshops and other educational programming to help students develop the skills and knowledge they need to be active and engaged citizens.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute YAC programming curriculum to increase civic engagement among high school students in Mississippi.
- Work with local schools and community organizations to identify opportunities for students to get involved in their communities and to learn about the political process.
- Develop and lead workshops and other educational programming to help students develop the skills and knowledge they need to be active and engaged citizens.
- Build relationships with local schools and community organizations to create partnerships and opportunities for student involvement.
- Collaborate with other organizations and stakeholders to promote youth civic engagement in the state.
- Track and report on program progress and outcomes.
- Work with and coordinate with elected officials to enrich the learning experience for students
- Host community learning workshops with high school students
- Lead Summer Youth Programming
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in education, political science, or a related field.
- Experience working with youth, preferably in a civic engagement or educational setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Passion for civic engagement and education.
Position Details:
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Compensation: $45,000 annually
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Monthly allowance: $150/monthly auto and cell
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MS Votes offers a competitive benefits package covering 100% of employee medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
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Position is based in Jackson, MS
- Moving stipend is offered to employees expected to move to Jackson, MS for this position
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Frequent statewide travel required including evenings and weekends
Reports To:
Youth Civic Engagement Director
How to Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@msvotes.org via the form on the “Join the Team” page of our website: https://www.msvotes.org/opportunities/employment/.
Mississippi Votes is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, height, weight, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital or domestic partner status, or religious affiliation.
Young people, People of Color, Women, and LGBTQ+ folx are strongly encouraged to apply.
Interfaith Organizing Manager
Contractual
Duration: June 2023 - March 2024
About Us:
Mississippi Votes (MS Votes) is an organization of intergenerational synergy centering and led by young people invested in the progression of Mississippi. We do this through our programming and outreach strategy that empowers young people, encourages civic engagement, and educates communities on voting rights through place-based, grassroots organizing. Our vision is to cultivate a transformative culture of civic engagement throughout the state of Mississippi.
Background & Overview:
Over the last 4 years, Mississippi Votes has become increasingly curious about what it means to organize young people of different faith communities around electoral and political issues. We hope to take the next 9 months to craft an agenda informed by faith leaders and like stakeholders to explore how implementing this type of engagement could do for our electoral organizing.
The Interfaith Organizing Consultant will be responsible for developing and executing an organizing plan to engage faith communities throughout the state of Mississippi, which grows the grassroots base for civic engagement and criminal justice reform. This person needs to be energetic, self-motivated and capable of guiding strategic thinking on multiple levels, and possess high, relational skills to interact with clergy of multiple faiths.
Above all, the ideal candidate will have a proven commitment to social justice, thrive in a team-based atmosphere, express comfort working in a multi-racial, multi-faith environment, and have a vision for a transformed society that honors the dignity of all people.
Responsibilities:
- Assess MS Votes’ positionality in faith based organizing in expansion areas
- Assist leadership in defining organizational goals around interfaith work
- Work effectively with a group of volunteers and local organizing teams to implement strategies that realize goals.
- Work with MS Votes team to create and implement plan to build relationships in faith communities
- Develop and maintain key relationships in the community, community partners, and member congregations.
- Work with team, clergy, and members to provide thought leadership in key spaces
- Provide mid-project report and end of project report
Qualifications:
- Familiarity with the principles and practices of congregation-based organizing, including grassroots leadership development and coalition-building
- Well organized individual with effective time management skills that can work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong writing, public speaking, and interpersonal communication skills
- Personal qualities that include integrity, mission commitment, ability to motivate and inspire
- Ministered to a congregation and/ or taught Theology
- Demonstrated competence in multi-faith setting
- Knowledge of Mississippi history, regions, politics, culture
- Active participation in a faith community
Position Details:
- $2,500/month contract for 9 months
- 75% Remote
- 25% Travel Required
- Monthly Reports due on last Friday of the month to Project Supervisor
Reports To:
Field Director
How to Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter to info@msvotes.org with the subject line: “Interfaith Organizing Consultant *your name (first and last)*
Mississippi Votes is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, height, weight, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital, or domestic partner status, or religious affiliation.
Multimedia Communications Specialist
Full Time
About Us:
Mississippi Votes (MS Votes) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of intergenerational synergy centering and led by young people invested in the progression of Mississippi. We do this through our programming and outreach strategy that empowers young people, encourages civic engagement, and educates communities on voting rights through place-based, grassroots organizing. Our vision is to cultivate a transformative culture of civic engagement throughout the state of Mississippi.
Overview
MS Votes is looking for a self-motivated, skilled and talented Multimedia and Communications Specialist (MCS). The MCS will be a member of MS Votes’ emerging Communications Team which reports to the Communications Director. The MCS will be responsible for providing a wide array of expertise to the Communications Team from communications strategy to design and execution of all external and internal communications.
The MCS will assist with both public relations and digital content creation.
Responsibilities:
Sole Responsibilities
- Conduct internal and external communications assessment; provide feedback and analysis of look and feel of organization, make recommendations and co-develop communications plan
- Re-establish, rebrand, and produce MS Votes’ podcast
- Assist ED with research around MS Votes “Thriving Communities” theory
- Assist with building organizational content calendar
- Design and Publish content for TikTok and IG (reels)
General Organizational Communications Support
- Co-create and/or assist with communications assets and tools (press releases, social media toolkits, etc.)
- Co-create and/or assist with communications plans for policy campaigns, internal projects
- Assist with ideation and development of strategic communications tools including, visuals, talking points, messaging maps, and background information to prepare leadership team for media and interviews
- Provide support to leadership team in crafting op-eds
Qualifications:
We’re looking for candidates with particular strengths in the following areas:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Familiarity working with the local, statewide, or national press
- Ability to generate new, high quality content on a short timeline with a strong personal voice as a writer and ability to speak with our organization’s voice
- Ability to maintain focus while juggling multiple deadlines
- Critical thinker with the ability to work strategically
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and able to occasionally work irregular hours and travel
- Ability to speak, write, and/or translate English to Spanish and vice versa preferred
We’re looking for candidates with press and strategic communications experience including:
- Three or more years of work experience and/or ability to demonstrate mid-level expertise in press or strategic communications
- Experience organizing colleagues, organizations, and/or movements while centering racial justice and equity
- Experience managing staff and collaborating in a team environment
- Experience using project management tools including: Zoom, Asana, GroupMe, and Slack
Position Details:
- Compensation: $50,000 annually
- Monthly allowance: $150/monthly auto and cell
- MS Votes offers a competitive benefits package covering 100% of employee medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
- Position is based in Jackson, MS
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- Moving stipend is offered to employees expected to move to Jackson, MS for this position
- Evenings and weekend hours may be necessary
- Travel Required
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- Up to 25% travel required
- Car and driver’s license required for in-state travel
Reports To:
Communications Director
How to Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@msvotes.org via the form on the “Join the Team” page of our website: https://www.msvotes.org/opportunities/employment/.
Mississippi Votes is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, height, weight, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital or domestic partner status, or religious affiliation.
Young people, People of Color, Women, and LGBTQ+ folx are strongly encouraged to apply.
Programs Director
Voluntary At-Will Employment
Preferred Start Date of Employment: ASAP
About Us:
Mississippi Votes (MS Votes) is an organization of intergenerational synergy centering and led by young people invested in the progression of Mississippi. We do this through our programming and outreach strategies that aim to empower young people, encourage civic engagement, and educate communities on voting rights through place-based, grassroots organizing. Our vision is to cultivate a transformative culture of civic engagement throughout the state of Mississippi.
Overview:
The MS Votes Programs Director manages the coordination and administration of all aspects of all MS Votes programming including planning, staffing and measuring the success and outcomes of all MS Votes programs. The Programs Director is responsible for making sure that each program is running at its maximum potential and full capacity. The Programs Director is also responsible for and expected to develop new and innovative ideas for programming that are aligned with the mission, vision, and values of MS Votes.This person may often be asked to represent the organization during public speaking engagements, trainings, and workshops.
Duties & Responsibilities
Plan:
- Plan delivery of the overall program(s) and its activities in accordance with the
mission, vision and values of MS Votes
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Develop new initiatives to support the strategic direction of MS Votes
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Develop and propose and annual budget and operating plan to support each program
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Implement long-term goals and objectives to achieve successful outcomes of each
program
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Develop a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the programs and identify
areas for improvement
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Develop funding proposals for each program to ensure the continued success and delivery
of program services and desired outcomes
Organize the programs:
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Ensure that program activities operate within their functions and at capacity
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Ensure that programs comply with all relevant office cultural standards
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Develop forms and record keeping processes to document program activities
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Develop and manage metrics that help to track each program success and effectiveness
Staffing Programs:
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In collaboration with the Management Team, recruit, interview, and select well qualified
program staff, as needed
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Establish and implement a performance management process for all program staff
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Ensure that all program staff receives and appropriate orientation to the organization and the
programs
Leadership
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Manage programs by providing direction, input, and feedback
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Communicate with community and community stakeholders to gain community support for the
programs
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Coordinate the delivery of services among different program activities to increase effectiveness
and efficiency
Quality Control
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Write reports on the programs as necessary or instructed by Executive Director
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Ensure that the program operates within the approved budget
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Monitor and approve all budget program expenditures and communicate clearly with the
Executive Director of the programming expenses
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Ensure financial reports are up to date and supporting documentation
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Monitor the program activities on a regular basis and conduct and annual evaluation according to
the program evaluation framework
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Qualifications:
We’re looking for candidates with particular strengths in the following areas:
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Excellent written and oral communication skills.
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Ability to develop coalitions as well as support coalition work in alignment
with MS Votes’ programming and organizational vision
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Familiarity working with the local, statewide, or national press.
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Ability to generate new, high quality content on a short timeline, with a strong personal voice as
a writer and ability to speak with our organization’s voice.
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Ability to maintain focus while juggling multiple deadlines.
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Critical thinker with the ability to work strategically.
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Energetic, enthusiastic, and able to occasionally work irregular hours and travel.
Experience:
We’re looking for candidates with press and strategic communications experience including:
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Three or more years of work experience and/or ability to demonstrate mid-level expertise in
organizational or program management
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Project management expertise
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Knowledge of Mississippi’s electoral landscape
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Understanding of of public policy
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Community building and coalition building/participation for statewide movement
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Experience organizing colleagues, organizations, and/or movements while centering racial justice and/or racial equity.
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Experience managing staff and collaborating in a team environment
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Experience using project management tools including: Zoom, Asana, and Google WorkSpace
Position Details:
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Compensation: $60,000 annually
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Monthly allowance: $150/monthly auto and cell
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MS Votes offers a competitive benefits package covering 100% of employee medical, dental, and
vision insurance premiums
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Position is based in Jackson, MS
- Moving stipend is offered to employees expected to move to Jackson, MS for this position
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Evenings and weekend hours may be necessary
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35% travel required
Reports To:
Deputy Director
How to Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@msvotes.org via the form on the “Join the Team” page of our website: https://www.msvotes.org/opportunities/employment/.
Mississippi Votes is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, height, weight, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital or domestic partner status, or religious affiliation.
Young people, People of Color, Women, and LGBTQ+ folx are strongly encouraged to apply.
Public Relations Coordinator
Full Time, At-Will Employment
About Us:
Mississippi Votes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of intergenerational synergy centering and led by young people invested in the progression of Mississippi. We do this through our programming and outreach strategy that empowers young people, encourages civic engagement, and educates communities on voting rights through place-based, grassroots organizing. Our vision is to cultivate a transformative culture of civic engagement throughout the state of Mississippi.
Overview:
MS Votes is looking for a self-motivated, skilled, and talented Public Relations Coordinator to join our developing communications department. The Public Relations Coordinator will be in charge of producing high-quality written content that engages Mississippians statewide and builds brand recognition and trust. The Public Relations Coordinator’s main duties will include creating informative content, press releases, articles, and media opportunities to share our organization’s mission, vision, values, and work.
The Public Relations Coordinator works collaboratively with the Communications Team to curate meaningful and relatable messaging for the organization’s internal and external use.
Responsibilities:
Organizational Communications:
- Execute MS Votes’ Communications strategy in support of our mission, vision, values, and culture
- Ensure consistency of message, look, and feel of all communications
- Listen to, develop, and tell authentic and compelling stories of the [young] people who call Mississippi home
- Create communications assets and tools (press releases, social media toolkits, etc).
- Write communications plans for policy campaigns, internal projects, and content launches
- Participate in coalition and colleague messaging research, develop MS Votes messages, and share learning with staff
- Lead donor communications including email drafting, scheduling, and outreach to individual and organizational donors
- Triage and facilitate MS Votes’ crisis communications procedures
- Collaborate with artists to embed culture and creativity into communications
- Update and expand what’s available on our website and on digital channels with guidance from and in partnership with the Leadership Team
- Support and coordinate all MS Votes’ Departments’ communication efforts
- Support external and internal production of visual assets including videos and graphics
- Support digital marketing strategies including social media and advertising
Press:
- Develop and execute an earned media strategy
- Build and maintain relationships with local, statewide, and national reporters with special emphasis on POC-owned outlets
- Pitch MS Votes’ stories to TV, radio, print, and digital outlets
- Develop written materials including press releases, op-eds, letters to the editor, speeches, one-pagers, and reports
- Ideate and develop strategic communications tools including talking points, messaging maps, background information to prepare staff for media interviews
- Monitor and evaluate MS Votes’ press coverage and messaging quality
- Provide support to staff & members in crafting their story, op-eds, statements, and social media content
Qualifications & Experience
We’re looking for candidates with particular strengths in the following areas:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Familiarity working with the local, statewide, or national press
- Ability to generate new, high quality content on a short timeline with a strong personal voice as a writer and ability to speak with our organization’s voice
- Ability to maintain focus while juggling multiple deadlines
- Critical thinker with the ability to work strategically
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and able to occasionally work irregular hours and travel
- Ability to speak, write, and/or translate English to Spanish and vice versa preferred
We’re looking for candidates with press and strategic communications experience including:
- Three or more years of work experience and/or ability to demonstrate mid-level expertise in press or strategic communications
- Experience organizing colleagues, organizations, and/or movements while centering racial justice and equity
- Experience managing staff and collaborating in a team environment
- Experience using project management tools including: Zoom, Asana, Slack, Everyaction, Agorapulse, and Statalytics
Position Details:
- Compensation: $50,000 annually
- Monthly allowance: $150/monthly auto and cell
- MS Votes offers a competitive benefits package covering 100% of employee medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
- Position is based in Jackson, MS
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- Moving stipend is offered to employees expected to move to Jackson, MS for this position
- Evenings and weekend hours will be necessary
- Travel Required
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- Up to 25% travel required
- Car and driver’s license required for in-state travel
Reports To:
Communications Director
How to Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@msvotes.org via the form on the “Join the Team” page of our website: https://www.msvotes.org/opportunities/employment/.
Mississippi Votes is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, height, weight, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital or domestic partner status, or religious affiliation.
Young people, People of Color, Women, and LGBTQ+ folx are strongly encouraged to apply.
Base salaries at MS Votes begin at $50,000 and could increase with experience. Mississippi Votes offers a full healthcare benefits package including medical, vision, dental, and mental healthcare.
Additional Information:
For more information please feel free to visit our website: www.msvotes.org.
Youth Civic Engagement Coordinator - Colleges & Universities
Full Time, At-Will Employment
Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
About Us:
Mississippi Votes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of intergenerational synergy centering and led by young people invested in the progression of Mississippi. We do this through our programming and outreach strategy that empowers young people, encourages civic engagement, and educates communities on voting rights through place-based, grassroots organizing. Our vision is to cultivate a transformative culture of civic engagement throughout the state of Mississippi.
Overview:
The Youth Civic Engagement Coordinator for Colleges and Universities (YCECCU) is part of MS Votes’ Youth Civic Engagement Team.
The YCECCU leads and implements the curriculum design of the MS Votes’ Democracy in Action (DIA) Fellowship Program. The DIA Program is designed to amplify the mission of MS Votes by investing in the leadership of young Mississippians. Fellows will learn skills such as grassroots organizing, communications, data management and more. DIA fellows will deepen their political analysis through readings, training, and opportunities unique to Mississippi. Our students will experience direct work relationships with their local and state representatives as they are engaged in legislative work and issues.
The sole function of the YCECCU is to nurture and develop the talent and skills of the next generation of MS Votes leaders.
Responsibilities:
- In collaboration with the Program Manager and High School Youth Civic Engagement Coordinator, set annual, quarterly, and monthly department goals and develop work plans to ensure that goals and deliverables are met.
- Implement and strengthen the curriculum of the DIA fellowship;
- Manage the day-to-day operations of MS Votes’ student policies and college programming
- Develop program specific materials --including presentations, advocacy toolkits, issue briefs, reports, and policy statements;
- Responsible for outreach and recruitment of MS Votes, Democracy in Action Fellowship program;
- Responsible for facilitating trainings and producing political education material to ensure impactful, nonpartisan civic engagement programs on college campuses;
- Responsible for hosting programs and forums that are specific to young voters
- Provide research and curriculum support to youth on issues of civic participation and engagement;
- Alongside other program coordinators, responsible for building and sustaining local, state, regional, and national relationships to advance MS Votes’s policy and organizing goals as it relates to youth;
- Develop and implement innovative strategies to mobilize the MS Votes network around shared organizing principles;
- Support efforts to strengthen relationships with key local, state, and national partnerships/alliances to influence programming which furthers the mission and vision of MS Votes;
- Where appropriate, represent the MS Votes For team at local, state, regional, and national conferences and events.
Education/Experience:
- Experience in grassroots, political, student, or youth organizing, policy writing, and/or advocacy work
- Experience with communications, social media, and web-based communications as a tool for network and program growth
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Must be well organized, detail oriented and able to manage competing priorities and frequent deadlines;
- Previous experience generating content for reports, issue briefs, op-eds, or talking points strongly desired;
- Ability to work independently, with supervision, and as part of a team.
- Ability and willingness to travel occasionally and to work additional hours when needed.
- Familiarity with tools and resources that social media provides young organizers (Twitter campaigns, Facebook, hashtag creation).
- Flexibility, resourcefulness, ability to manage multiple projects and/or events, and meet frequent deadlines.
- Familiarity with student issues
Skills:
- Must have high level writing skills
- Must have high level communication skills
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- Candidates must have excellent communications skills — including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences through various mediums, including email, conference calls, public speaking engagements, and in-person coalition meetings;
- Must have ethical behavior to be consistent with the standards and the values of the organization
- Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization
- Must have strong working skills and be an advanced user of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Experienced user of Google Docs, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and other business software, such as Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Ability to be flexible to manage multiple competing tasks and demands while prioritizing the work.
Demands:
- Flexibility in work hours -- evenings and weekend hours may be necessary
- Car and driver’s license required for in-state travel
Base salaries at MS Votes begin at $40,000 and may go to $50,000 with experience. Mississippi Votes offers a full healthcare benefits package including medical, vision, dental, and mental healthcare.
Reports To:
Programs Director
Additional Information:
For more information please feel free to visit our website: www.msvotes.org.
How to Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@msvotes.org via the form on the “Join the Team” page of our website: https://www.msvotes.org/opportunities/employment/
Mississippi Votes is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, height, weight, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital or domestic partner status, or religious affiliation.
Young people, People of Color, and Womxn are strongly encouraged to apply.