Regional Organizer (Rio Grande Valley)

Battleground Texas•McAllen, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Battleground Texas Engagement Fund is a 501 c (4) organization dedicated to civic engagement and voter registration as tools to build stronger communities. We believe that regular people like us can significantly impact elections, and we’re expanding the electorate by registering voters and mobilizing Texans to engage in the civic process. The primary responsibility of the Regional Organizer is to register and turn out new voters by engaging their communities and neighborhoods effectively in the Rio Grande Valley. The program will include relational organizing, community organizing and digital organizing components. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with volunteers, community members and local organizations.

Requirements

Ability to become a Volunteer Deputy Registrar (VDR) in multiple Texas counties
18 years or older
U.S. Citizen & a Texas Resident
Not have been determined by final judgment of a court to be without the right to vote
Not have been finally convicted of a felony, or if convicted, must have fully released from the resulting disability to vote.
Never been convicted of failing to deliver a voter registration application to a voter registrar
Task and time management skills
Confidence and situational awareness when engaging with new people alone in a variety of environments.
Comfort with conflict resolution and de-escalation, ensuring respectful and productive interactions in all situations.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to maximize voter engagement opportunities.
Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Deep commitment to Battleground Texas’ mission, values, and goals, with a strong dedication to equity, inclusion, and increasing civic engagement in communities of color and among young voters, while authentically embracing organizing as a means to build power for communities in Texas.
Experience in community organizing, grassroots activism, or political campaigns is preferred but not required.
Experience with database management and voter registration efforts is a plus.
Prior experience in canvassing, community outreach, relational organizing or volunteer coordination.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, ensuring all voter registration forms are properly completed and submitted.
Enjoy hitting goals and metrics while making a tangible impact in your community.
Eager to learn and grow, able to take directives, open to feedback, and committed to developing your skills as an organizer.
Can take initiative and be innovative and creative in planning and managing events.
Outgoing, motivated, and thrive in face-to-face interactions with new people, even when working alone.
Comfortable and safe engaging in conversations one-on-one in a variety of settings, including unfamiliar neighborhoods.
Can remain calm, professional, and composed in challenging situations, using conflict resolution and de-escalation skills when needed.
Comfortable spending most of your time in the field engaging with voters directly.

Responsibilities

Execute voter registration, relational organizing, and Get Out The Vote (GOTV) efforts across their region.
Utilize relational organizing tools and strategies to engage personal networks and expand direct voter outreach.
Recruit, train, and develop volunteer leaders to drive organizing efforts within their communities.
Plan and implement voter registration activities, including tabling, community events, and door-to-door canvassing.
Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, organizations, and coalition partners to strengthen outreach and engagement.
Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and timely reporting of all voter registration and organizing activities, in full compliance with Texas Volunteer Deputy Registrar (VDR) guidelines.
Maintain adaptability and physical stamina to support field work, including extended periods of walking/standing and transporting/setup of event materials (e.g., tables, tents, supplies).
Commit to a field- and admin-heavy role requiring regular regional travel and consistent, direct engagement with voters, volunteers, and partners.
Maintain consistent communication with field and management teams, including regular email monitoring and timely updates on regional progress, needs, and challenges.
Participate in required staff and internal meetings.
Plan and lead regional trainings for volunteers, supporting ongoing base-building efforts and leadership development.
Accurately track and report daily activities, including events, volunteer engagement, and field interactions.
Maintain detailed notes and submit timely reports to ensure alignment and accountability across teams.
Learn to use tools like Blocks, Empower, EveryAction, Mobilize, Google Suite, or other organizing databases
Capture and contribute digital content from field activities to support storytelling, visibility, and program goals.
Complete required administrative tasks, including mileage tracking, time tracking, and adherence to reporting deadlines and organizational systems.
Ensure accuracy, diligence, and quality control in all voter registration efforts, following all Texas Volunteer Deputy Registrar laws, including timely submission of forms.
Organize and execute in-person voter registration and relational organizing at community events, high-traffic locations, and through neighborhood canvassing.
Engage community members confidently in diverse settings - often independently - including one-on-one conversations about civic participation.
Navigate challenging interactions professionally, including de-escalating conflict when needed.
Meet established organizational metrics and goals for voter registration and community engagement.
Recruit, train, and support volunteers to expand outreach and base-building efforts.
Build and maintain relationships with community leaders and partner organizations.
Maintain strong situational awareness and adaptability while working in dynamic, often outdoor environments, including extended periods of walking and event setup (e.g., tables, tents).
Commit to extended schedules during critical periods, including 6-day work weeks leading up to voter registration deadlines and elections.
Travel regularly within the region and across the state as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.