0054 Regional Project Director

Regional Project DirectorLonghorn Organizing Strategies is a new, Texas-based grassroots organizing and voter mobilization firm that provides best-in-class canvassing, voter registration, and relational organizing services to progressive campaigns, committees and advocacy organizations throughout the Lone Star state. We believe in the mission of making Texas a true battleground, and we're determined to help, door-by-door and voter-by-voter.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 View email address on click.appcast.io learn more about Longhorn's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), please view our full statement here.Equal Opportunity Employer:Longhorn Organizing Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We welcome applicants from any educational background, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, immigration status, citizenship status, national origin or ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, criminal record, mental or physical disability or disorder, HIV antibody status, parental or familial status, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.