Movement Politics Manager (Houston)

ROLE: MOVEMENT POLITICS MANAGER

LOCATION: HOUSTON, TX

APPLICATION DEADLINE: APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON A ROLLING BASIS

The Movement Politics Manager will help Workers Defense  activate our base of members and voters to advocate for change in support of immigrant and worker justice at the local, state, and national level.  This position will supervise our canvassing programs and serve as the lead for our member Committee on Political Education (COPE). 

CÓMO APLICAR:

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PORQUE SERÍAS NUESTRO CANDIDATO IDEAL:

• You are passionate about protecting and strengthening worker & immigrant rights in Texas!  
• You are excited about engaging in strategic campaigns to organize working & immigrant communities.
• You enjoy working with a diverse group of stakeholders (including faith, labor, immigrant, and BIPOC communities).
• You are committed to Workers Defense’s identity as a membership-based organization.
• You are committed to engaging underrepresented voters and workers in the Democracy process/system, through voting and civic engagement.
• You are skilled at motivating and inspiring others to take action!

THE ROLE IN ACTION: 

• You will create and implement WD’s base building plan as well as metrics and analytics to measure success.
• You will create outreach strategies and materials for our team. 
• You will support our Leadership Development courses. 
• You will manage our field program teams including recruitment and hiring and serve as the direct supervisor for the Canvassing Lead.
• You will work with the Electoral Team and make recommendations on our electoral programs, including researching races, candidates, and working with the Data Coordinator to identify our membership within each district. 
• You will restructure, oversee, and maintain our member COPE committee. 
• Any other activities that are necessary to carry out the work of Workers Defense.  

LO QUE NECESITAS:

• Two years of management experience (preferably in the context of canvassing programs)
• Experience in community or labor organizing 
• Fluency in English and Spanish
• Proficiency with VAN 
• Basic computer literacy (PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, & Internet) 
• Able to work irregular hours (often in the evenings and weekends)
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Valid driver’s license and  an insured vehicle

*If you don’t meet all the criteria above but still feel your experience could be a good fit for the role, please apply. Workers Defense recognizes that candidates who don’t check every box can still add value to our team.

NUESTRA OFERTA:

• Salary scale of $62,500 to $70,000 annually.
• A $1,000 annual language stipend for English-Spanish bilingual staff.
• Seguro médico, oftalmológico, dental y de vida a cargo de la empresa.
• Paid leave consists of 10 days vacation, 10 days sick, and 5 days personal. 
• 26 paid holidays annually (including your birthday, the week of Thanksgiving, and our winter break from Dec. 24th through Jan. 1st).
• Every other Friday off.
• Retirement plan with company match (as per our Personnel Policies Manual). 
• Paid parental leave of six weeks (after probationary period (120 days from hire).

ACERCA DEL FONDO DE ACCIÓN PARA LA DEFENSA LABORAL:

Nos centramos en los problemas de los derechos de los trabajadores ante todo, e involucramos a los trabajadores de Texas en los temas más importantes para sus familias, mientras apoyamos la participación cívica durante todo el año.

ACERCA DEL PROYECTO DE DEFENSA LABORAL:

Creada en 2002, WDP es una organización de miembros a nivel estatal dedicada a los derechos y la defensa de los trabajadores, cuyo principal objetivo es crear poder entre los trabajadores del sector de la construcción de Texas. 

Las organizaciones de Defensa de los Trabajadores son empleadores que ofrecen igualdad de oportunidades, motivan y reclutan activamente a personas de color, inmigrantes, mujeres y comunidad LGBTQ+ para que se presenten.