Regional Coordinator, Coastal MS

Mississippi Votes•Gulfport, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mississippi Votes is an intergenerational, youth-centered civic engagement organization committed to building a transformative culture of democracy in Mississippi. We do this through voter education, advocacy, leadership development, and place-based grassroots organizing led by young people. Our work is rooted in the belief that communities most affected by policy should lead the process of shaping it, and that young people are critical to building an equitable and just future in Mississippi. The Regional Coordinator is the lead point of coordination, leadership, and accountability for Mississippi Votes’ programming, field operations, and regional presence in an assigned area of the state. This role requires both strategic and operational capacity: the Regional Coordinator co-develops the regional field plan aligned with statewide goals, supervises field and youth organizing staff, manages the regional office, and maintains strong community relationships across the region. This position is responsible for translating statewide field strategy into local execution, setting and tracking regional field targets, making data-informed decisions, and ensuring that voter registration, civic education, election protection, and turnout work are successfully implemented. The Regional Coordinator reports to and works closely with the Field Director. The Regional Coordinator works with fellow Regional Coordinators to build, test, evaluate, and strengthen Mississippi Votes’ statewide field model.

Requirements

Experience in grassroots or electoral organizing, political campaigns, advocacy, youth leadership development, or community-based work
Experience supervising staff, interns, or volunteers in an organizing or field setting
Experience using voter/contact data platforms (VAN, TargetSmart, PDI, etc.) or willingness to be trained
Strong project management, time management, and communication skills
Ability to move between big-picture planning and hands-on implementation
Ability to work independently and meet goals with limited oversight
Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent experience in organizing, advocacy, or public-facing leadership

Nice To Haves

Lived experience in Mississippi communities and/or deep knowledge of Mississippi’s political and cultural landscape is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Co-develop the regional field plan in alignment with statewide goals, metrics, and timelines
Set regional voter registration, voter turnout, and civic engagement targets
Run or approve regional field tactics including canvassing, relational organizing, phone banking, texting, tabling, field launches, and voter education events
Use voter data tools (VAN, TargetSmart, EveryAction, etc.) to guide strategy, turf cutting, and progress tracking
Hold regional organizers, fellows, and volunteers accountable to field metrics and reporting standards
Lead regional execution of Election Protection, GOTV, campus engagement, ballot access, and other election cycle programming
Participate in statewide field strategy meetings, data reviews, and post-cycle debriefs
Directly supervise the Field Organizer, Youth Organizer, regional fellows, and interns
Provide work plans, weekly check-ins, coaching, performance feedback, and accountability based on internal organization wide structures
Uphold MS Votes’ commitment to youth leadership, anti-oppressive organizing, and values-based supervision
Ensure all staff follow data, safety, confidentiality, and compliance procedures
Build and sustain relationships with community leaders, campuses, grassroots organizations, local government, and movement partners
Recruit, train, and retain volunteers who support year-round voter engagement efforts
Represent MS Votes in regional coalitions, civic spaces, and public-facing events
Ensure programming reflects the identities, needs, and strengths of the communities served
Manage the day-to-day operations of the regional office, ensuring functionality, safety, and alignment with organizational policy
Track and submit weekly and monthly reports on field metrics, volunteer engagement, and program outcomes
Support regional budget tracking and expense submissions as required
Maintain strong internal communication with statewide staff, including communications, policy, and leadership teams