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Job Description Job Description Salary: $68,000Regional CoordinatorFull Time, At-Will EmploymentLocation: Gulfport, MSSalary: $68,000 annuallyAbout UsMississippi Votes is an intergenerational, youth-centered civic engagement organization committed to building a transformative culture of democracy in Mississippi. We do this through voter education, advocacy, leadership development, and place-based grassroots organizing led by young people. Our work is rooted in the belief that communities most affected by policy should lead the process of shaping it, and that young people are critical to building an equitable and just future in Mississippi.Position OverviewThe Regional Coordinator is the lead point of coordination, leadership, and accountability for Mississippi Votes programming, field operations, and regional presence in an assigned area of the state. This role requires both strategic and operational capacity: the Regional Coordinator co-develops the regional field plan aligned with statewide goals, supervises field and youth organizing staff, manages the regional office, and maintains strong community relationships across the region.This position is responsible for translating statewide field strategy into local execution, setting and tracking regional field targets, making data-informed decisions, and ensuring that voter registration, civic education, election protection, and turnout work are successfully implemented. The Regional Coordinator reports to and works closely with the Field Director. The Regional Coordinator works with fellow Regional Coordinators to build, test, evaluate, and strengthen Mississippi Votes statewide field model.Key ResponsibilitiesField Strategy, Planning, & ImplementationCo-develop the regional field plan in alignment with statewide goals, metrics, and timelinesSet regional voter registration, voter turnout, and civic engagement targetsRun or approve regional field tactics including canvassing, relational organizing, phone banking, texting, tabling, field launches, and voter education eventsUse voter data tools (VAN, TargetSmart, EveryAction, etc.) to guide strategy, turf cutting, and progress trackingHold regional organizers, fellows, and volunteers accountable to field metrics and reporting standardsLead regional execution of Election Protection, GOTV, campus engagement, ballot access, and other election cycle programmingParticipate in statewide field strategy meetings, data reviews, and post-cycle debriefsTeam Leadership & Staff SupervisionDirectly supervise the Field Organizer, Youth Organizer, regional fellows, and internsProvide work plans, weekly check-ins, coaching, performance feedback, and accountability based on internal organization wide structuresUphold MS Votes commitment to youth leadership, anti-oppressive organizing, and values-based supervisionEnsure all staff follow data, safety, confidentiality, and compliance proceduresCommunity Partnerships & Volunteer EngagementBuild and sustain relationships with community leaders, campuses, grassroots organizations, local government, and movement partnersRecruit, train, and retain volunteers who support year-round voter engagement effortsRepresent MS Votes in regional coalitions, civic spaces, and public-facing eventsEnsure programming reflects the identities, needs, and strengths of the communities servedRegional Operations & AdministrationManage the day-to-day operations of the regional office, ensuring functionality, safety, and alignment with organizational policyTrack and submit weekly and monthly reports on field metrics, volunteer engagement, and program outcomesSupport regional budget tracking and expense submissions as requiredMaintain strong internal communication with statewide staff, including communications, policy, and leadership teamsValues and Leadership ExpectationsCommitment to pro-Black, pro-queer, pro-youth, anti-oppressive organizing practicesAbility to collaborate and lead across lines of race, age, gender, and lived experienceStrong belief in collective power, voter access, grassroots leadership, and long-term movement buildingGrounded in harm reduction, accountability, transparency, and liberation-centered politicsYouth-Led Movement AlignmentMust uphold MS Votes belief that young people are not just participants but leaders in shaping democracyMust be comfortable coaching, managing, and mobilizing emerging organizers ages 1630Must demonstrate respect for youth wisdom, autonomy, and political analysisTravel & Schedule RequirementsThis role requires frequent travel within the assigned region and occasional statewide travel for staff meetings, retreats, and program executionMust have a valid drivers license, reliable transportation, and the ability to transport materials and suppliesEvening and weekend work is required during peak voter engagement periods, election cycles, trainings, and special eventsQualificationsExperience in grassroots or electoral organizing, political campaigns, advocacy, youth leadership development, or community-based workExperience supervising staff, interns, or volunteers in an organizing or field settingExperience using voter/contact data platforms (VAN, TargetSmart, PDI, etc.) or willingness to be trainedStrong project management, time management, and communication skillsAbility to move between big-picture planning and hands-on implementationAbility to work independently and meet goals with limited oversightLived experience in Mississippi communities and/or deep knowledge of Mississippis political and cultural landscape is strongly preferredBachelors degree OR equivalent experience in organizing, advocacy, or public-facing leadershipCompensation & BenefitsSalary: $68,000 annuallyMonthly cell phone stipendHealthcare, dental, and vision coverage at 50% paid by MS Votes100% employer-covered mental health support benefitPaid holidays, PTO, and organizational closure periodsProfessional development opportunitiesMississippi Votes is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, height, weight, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital or domestic partner status, or religious affiliation.