Voter Engagement Manager

CASA & CASA IN ACTION SYNOPSIS:

CASA’s mission is to create a more just society by building power and improving the quality of life in working class and immigrant communities. Our vision is a future where we stand in our own power, our families live free from discrimination and fear, and our diverse communities thrive as we work with our partners to achieve full human rights for all. CASA has a sister organization, CASA in Action, a separate, but related, nonprofit organization that is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c) (4) of the Internal Revenue Code. Although CASA and CASA in Action share a common goal of supporting immigrants and low-income people in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Virginia, and nationally, they are separate organizations with their own board of directors. A set of employees at the two organizations, including the person filling this position, shares their time between the two organizations. This has no effect on salary or benefits.

DEPARTMENT SYNOPSIS:

CASA in Action PAC, a sister organization to CASA in Action, expands our capacity to impact elections and grow political power. Together, CASA in Action with CASA in Action PAC have mobilized hundreds of thousands of Latinos, Black, and other voters of color to the polls through targeted data-driven electoral programs throughout Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and Georgia.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Voter Engagement Manager is in charge of developing and implementing robust voter engagement programs, and managing day-to-day field operation activities in Pennsylvania. These programs prioritize a people-powered approach to maximize the voting power of eligible immigrants, youth, and working-class Black, Indigenous and People of Color voters. Functions include strategic planning, data management, electoral training, and cross-departmental collaboration.

This is a full-time position based in Pennsylvania and reports to the Electoral Programs Director. It requires field based work 70% of the time during program implementation.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for organizing and empowering teams and developing electoral campaigns centered on grassroots organizing and political power building. They are a proven leader and outstanding networker that has demonstrated a deep commitment to racial equity and is knowledgeable on best practices for direct voter engagement work.

Additionally, they will work directly with state table partners, community leaders, members, and registered voters to increase voter participation and bring about real people-powered political movements. The ideal candidate is committed to getting results in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing input or quality and has a proven ability to build high-performing teams in our field and cultivate talented team members.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Voter Engagement Manager is responsible for the following:

●     Develop field operation strategy, planning timelines and work plans for voter registration, voter mobilization, and candidate accountability campaigns in Pennsylvania

●     Design evidence-based field training curriculum using latest research that builds knowledge of movement politics, voting and elections, and voter engagement best practices

●     Recruit, hire, train and manage a team of skilled field coordinators and canvassers to meet program goals

●     Manage daily field operation activities, assist field coordinators with canvass launches, ensure that the field team has adequate canvassing equipment and supplies and review programs’ progress with them during canvass debriefs

●     Coordinate structured field events, including candidate, member engagement and general volunteer events that focus on voter outreach and political leadership development; Lead volunteer recruitment efforts for all planned events.

●     Assist with the leadership development pipeline program that builds on political leadership, program development, and voter engagement skills.

●     Represent our family of organizations at state and national table meetings

●     Manage all program platforms, including America Votes VAN, Thru Talk and Thru Text, and maintain high-quality data integrity

●     Evaluate effectiveness all field operations work at the end of each campaign

●     Prepare reports, presentations and other print and electronic products, using both qualitative and quantitative data, to highlight clear and useful results/findings

●     Think creatively about ways to improve further their specific job and the organization

●     Other duties assigned by supervisor related to position

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:

●     Two (2) to four (4) years of experience combined in either grassroots organizing, community engagement, voter registration, or electoral campaign work

●     Valid US Driver’s License, a reliable vehicle and automobile insurance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

●     Deep commitment to social change and to growing CASA and CASA in Action as membership organizations in which members have decision-making authority. 

●     Experience working with immigrant, working-class, and historically marginalized communities

●     Experience working with an independent expenditure, coordinated candidate campaign, or candidate campaign

●     Excellent communication (written & interpersonal) skills.

●     Proven track record of meeting deadlines and deliverables with quick turnarounds

●     Thrives in a campaign-style environment with “rapid fire” deadlines and responses.

●     Self-motivated with a track record of displaying leadership and building team morale.

●     Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

●     Previous management experience, a plus

●     Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Early morning, late evening, and weekend hours are common.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADA: CASA will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

OSHA: A Voter Engagement Manager is not to handle any human body fluids, biological agents, laboratory chemicals, or be exposed to hazardous materials such as noise, asbestos, or carcinogens.

CASA Inc. and CASA in Action do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender identity age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, marital status and national origin.

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

CASA has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy effective 01 February 2022, requiring COVID‑19 Booster vaccination(s) for all employees and prospective employees, AmeriCorps members, and paid or non-paid internships. In accordance with CASA's duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, we are adopting this policy to safeguard the health of our employees, AmeriCorps members and interns, and their families, CASA members and visitors, and the community at large from infectious diseases that may be reduced by vaccinations. In making this decision, the executive leadership team reviewed recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, CASA’s Legal Counsel and local health officials. All prospective employees will be required to provide proof of COVID 19 vaccination or appropriate medical / religious accommodation documentation prior to the first day of employment with CASA. AmeriCorps member candidates will be required to provide proof of COVID 19 vaccination or appropriate medical / religious accommodation documentation at the time of presenting proof of citizenship and SSN eligibility.