Regional Coordinator, Coastal MS
About The Position
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
- Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to transport materials and supplies
- Evening and weekend work is required during peak voter engagement periods, election cycles, trainings, and special events
Nice To Haves
- Lived experience in Mississippi communities and/or deep knowledge of Mississippi’s political and cultural landscape is strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Field Strategy, Planning, & Implementation
- Team Leadership & Staff Supervision
- Community Partnerships & Volunteer Engagement
- Regional Operations & Administration
Benefits
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage at 50% paid by MS Votes
- 100% employer-covered mental health support benefit
- Paid holidays, PTO, and organizational closure periods
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
