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Empower Project: Paid Relational Organizing Pod Director

Job Post

Job Post

United States · Remote
Posted on Jul 20, 2024

Empower Project: Paid Relational Organizing Pod Director

Location

Remote

Salary

$108,000 / Yearly

Company

Empower Project

Department

Organizing

Employer Type

Non-Profit

Application Link

Application Instructions

n/a

Application Link

https://empowerproject.applytojob.com/apply/kjqD3oGbah/Paid-Relational-Organizing-Pod-Director

Job Description

**About Empower Project**
Empower Project is the national leader in both paid and volunteer relational organizing (RO).

Empower Project organizes to improve people’s lives using the power of relational organizing. Together with our partners, we’ve helped boost voter turnout, especially for BIPOC communities, through our approach of tapping into personal networks of friends and family. We provide the software and expertise to help communities, progressive organizations, and nonprofits leverage their personal relationships to build power and dramatically expand the electorate. Our cutting-edge technology, Empower, stands at the forefront of the industry and is trusted by over 1,500 organizations nationwide.

**Job Description**
The Paid Relational Organizing Pod Director will oversee the entire Organizing Department for our ground-breaking 2024 Paid Relational Organizing Hub program. The person in this role can anticipate having 10 direct reports, all of which will be Organizing Directors for each of our targeted states. They will also be the lead for the entire Organizing Department, currently estimated to be 150+ individuals. This person will be responsible for coaching their team and ensuring that we meet our ambitious goals and meaningfully boost turnout for the 2024 general election.

This position is available starting immediately and is scheduled to end on November 22, 2024. Work hours will vary.

**Job Responsibilities**
- Collaborate with Paid Relational Organizing Senior Staff to set ambitious paid relational organizing benchmarks and goals
- Create and execute a detailed plan to hire and onboard a team of 150+ individuals
- Manage 10 direct reports
- Oversee and enhance the program training curriculum, ensuring it remains current and effective
- Create a positive, inspired, inclusive, and effective work culture
**Desired Characteristics**
- A strong commitment to the progressive movement and principles
- At least 3 cycles of organizing experience with increasing levels of managerial responsibility
- Proven ability to inspire and manage a team to achieve set goals
- Knowledge of EveryAction
- Desire and ability to create a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment free from discrimination or harassment
- Excellent communication skills
- Additional consideration will be given to candidates who have experience with relational organizing and who are fluent in a second language
- Access to a reliable laptop and cell phone are required
- Previous experience training and coaching volunteers or paid canvassers
**Compensation Package**
This is a full-time, work from home position. Compensation is salary-based at $108,000 a year, plus benefits. Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, and 2 sick days.

**_Empower Project is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on age, sex, race, ethnicity, religion or sexual preference. Women, persons of color, and individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community are strongly encouraged to apply._**