Civic Engagement Coordinator

Make the Road•Michigan , MI

4d•$64,661 - $75,147•Hybrid

About The Position

Make the Road States is looking for a Civic Engagement Lead who will launch, build and grow MRS’ civic engagement and organizing program in Michigan. They will help establish a long-term, member-centered outreach and democracy program rooted in immigrant and working-class families. This position will develop and implement year-round civic engagement strategies, including issue-based basebuilding, voter education, election protection, and Get Out the Vote (GOTV) programs. They will utilize this outreach to develop a strong voter to member program that’s purpose is to bring in contacts from the doors into the organization to become members. The Civic Engagement Lead will travel around the state to engage immigrant and working families of color and work closely with MRS leadership, additional MRS state staff, and community partners to build systems, relationships and infrastructure needed to build membership, expand civic outreach and long-term power building. This person will also serve as the political lead for MRS’ affiliate organization, Make the Road Action.

Requirements

Eligible to work in the U.S
Fully bilingual in English and Spanish
Licensed to drive
Has worked at least 3 years in political or issue-based organizing focusing on the needs of low-income communities.
A demonstrated commitment to social justice, strong analysis of systemic oppression based on race, class, gender, sexual orientation and gender identity, and an understanding of challenges facing immigrant communities, communities of color, and low- and moderate-income families
Has experience working in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic work environment
Has comprehensive knowledge of VAN/Votebuilder and Google sheets

Nice To Haves

Field and/or data management experience

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive year-round civic engagement strategy.
Build the systems, processes, and infrastructure necessary to support sustainable civic engagement programming.
Establish goals, timelines, and metrics to evaluate program growth and impact.
Work with MRS staff to adapt organizational best practices and tools for the state's unique political landscape.
Lead the planning and execution of voter education, vote-by-mail, early voting, and Get Out the Vote campaigns.
Recruit, train, and support seasonal canvass staff and members.
Develop culturally competent outreach strategies that engage immigrant and working families of color, as well as youth voters.
Identify community leaders to become members of MRS and develop them to engage in leadership to grow their civic participation.
Facilitate trainings on civic participation, democracy, voting rights, and leadership development.
Build member ownership of civic engagement campaigns through leadership opportunities and ongoing political education.
Build and maintain relationships with local community organizations, coalitions, advocacy groups, labor partners, and election stakeholders.
Represent the organization in statewide civic engagement coalitions and democracy tables.
Identify opportunities for collaborative campaigns that expand civic participation and strengthen community power.