3-5 years of team management experience, not limited to canvassing programs.
Strong organizational, communication, and facilitation skills.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively and multitask without compromising quality.
Willingness to work demanding hours, including evenings and weekends, especially during peak times.
Capacity to meet deadlines and goals in a high-pressure environment.
Ability to foster a cooperative, team-oriented atmosphere.
Must have a cell phone, laptop, and reliable vehicle with proof of insurance.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage daily activities of the regional team, ensuring accountability.
Oversee the management of Regional Office Directors, Canvass Managers, Team Leads, and Canvassers.
Support recruitment and training efforts, collaborating with departments for resource allocation.
Analyze reports to track progress and implement quality control measures.
Maintain communication with client stakeholders in partnership with leadership.
Ensure adherence to reporting protocols for actionable data.
Manage all operations of regional offices and teams.
Benefits
Full health care, dental, and vision benefits after three months of employment.
Reimbursement for job-related travel, lodging, and other expenses.
Full Job Description
Position Title: Regional Project Director
Reporting Structure: Reports to the Statewide Project Director
Rate of Pay: The salary range for this position is $84,000 to $96,000 depending on experience and skill sets
Job Classification: Full-time, exempt Schedule: Full-time (40 or more hours per week, and can reach 70+ hours at peak times)
Location: On-site
Benefits: Longhorn offers all full-time employees who remain with our team for more than three months full health care, dental, and vision benefits. Any job-related travel, lodging, and other expenses are paid for by Longhorn.
Position Summary
The Regional Project Director will work in conjunction with the Statewide Program Director to recruit, train, and manage a team of Regional Office Directors, Canvass Managers, Team Leads, and paid canvassers in a regional door-to-door canvassing program. The Regional Project Director will manage the operations and execution of the program across regional field offices. If you're ready to organize in your community, we urge you to apply! Qualified applicants must live in Texas and be willing to travel throughout the state.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and manage the day-to-day activities of the regional team, overseeing all aspects of the offices management and team members accountability in the region.
Day-to-day management of other members of the project team, including Regional Office Directors, Canvass Managers, Team Leads, and Canvassers.
Support Longhorn leadership in recruitment and training efforts, and collaborate with other departments to ensure regional offices have the necessary resources for successful operations.
Analyze daily and weekly reports to track progress to goals and implement rigorous quality control measures
Maintain close communication and engagement with client stakeholders in partnership with Longhorn leadership
Ensure reporting and accountability protocols are followed to provide up-to-date, actionable data and information to leadership.
Manage all operations of the regional offices and teams.
Qualifications
3-5 years of team management experience, which does not need to have occurred within canvassing programs.
Very well organized with; excellent communication and facilitation skills.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and outside organizations and be able to multitask without sacrificing quality of work
Ability and willingness to work a demanding schedule, which can reach 70+ hours per week at peak times and can be expected to include evenings and weekends
Ability to meet deadlines and program goals in a high-pressure environment.
Ability to foster a cooperative, team-oriented work environment
All candidates must possess a cell-phone, laptop computer
Reliable vehicle and proof of driver's insurance
Plus Qualifications
Experience managing staff in a campaign or organizing environment
Experience in both issue-based and electoral organizing
Proficiency with NGP VAN, Blocks, and/or Google Drive.
Proficiency in Spanish.
Essential Physical Requirements
This position may entail other travel as needed for training and meetings.
This position requires vision/hearing abilities.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Longhorn is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, racial and social justice. BIPOC candidates, and people from all communities and backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. If you are enthusiastic about this role and uncertain whether your past experience aligns with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles!
Our hiring processes and our work culture offer support and flexibility for staff with a variety of needs. Should you experience an accessibility barrier in the application and interview process with Longhorn, please let us know by contacting [redacted].
