Campaign Manager

ROLE: CAMPAIGN MANAGER

LOCATION: AUSTIN, TX

APPLICATION DEADLINE: APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON A ROLLING BASIS

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Workers Defense Action Fund seeks a Campaign Manager to build power with Latine immigrant workers and their families in the Austin metro area to advance our vision for worker and immigrant justice. The Campaign Manager will lead base-building and leadership development strategies to grow the organization and win concrete protections and benefits for our communities.

HOW TO APPLY: Send resume, cover letter, and three professional references to jobs@wdactionfund.org. Please include the position title on the subject line of your email. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

WHY WE’RE EXCITED ABOUT YOU:

• You are committed to racial and economic justice, advancing workers’ and immigrants’ rights, and building a broader movement
• You are enthused about being part of a member-led organization and doing the work to put it into action by developing grassroots leaders
• You are a critical thinker who is able to bring people together and inspire others into action
• You have previous experience as a manager and are ready to supervise and support a team of organizers
• You have previous experience working on organizing campaigns, planning actions, and coordinating events
• You have previous experience with organizations with a grassroots membership base
• You enjoy working independently, as well as part of a team, and are adept at juggling multiple responsibilities
• You have a track record of developing relationships and building coalitions

THIS ROLE IN ACTION:

• You will supervise a team of organizers to develop and execute member-driven campaigns to win better working conditions and protections for immigrant communities.
• You will develop strategic partnerships with community allies and with local policy-makers and build the capacity of members to become leaders in these efforts.
• You will lead the local base-building strategy, train and support staff and volunteers, and create materials to grow the membership of immigrant Latine workers and their families in the Austin Metro Area, regularly evaluating and adjusting the strategy with the organizing team.
• You will coordinate the local leadership development strategy to move members into leadership roles and ensure they have the training and support needed.
• You will engage members in local and statewide campaigns to build worker and immigrant power and advance Workers Defense’s policy agenda.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING*:

• Two years experience in community organizing, social service, electoral, policy advocacy or related work
• Previous experience managing a team (direct role as a supervisor)
• Fluency in English and Spanish
• Experience managing administrative tasks
• Strong writing skills and ability to communicate with a diverse audience
• Available to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends
• Ability to work well with diverse groups of people (including faith, labor, immigrant, and Latino and Black communities)
• Experience with CiviCRM databases, Hustle, Whatsapp a plus
• Proficient in computer skills and knowledge of standard office technology
• A valid Texas driver’s license and 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.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Annual salary starting at $67,000 based on experience.
• $1,000 annual bilingual language stipend.
• Employer-paid medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• Paid leave consists of 10 days vacation, 10 days sick, and 5 days personal.
• Paid holidays in addition to office closures the week of Thanksgiving and December 23rd to 31st.
• Every other Friday off.
• Retirement plan with company match of 3% (as per our Personnel Policies Manual).
• Parental leave of 12 weeks paid (after probationary period - 90 days from hire).

ABOUT WORKERS DEFENSE ACTION FUND

We are building governing power to win on the issues most important to our members, worker and immigrant justice. We engage voters year round to create a Texas that works for all of us.

ABOUT WORKERS DEFENSE PROJECT:

Created in 2002, Workers Defense is a member-led organization that works with those most impacted to move forward campaigns in support of worker and immigrant rights.

We are now a power building organization with statewide impact that is organizing for worker and immigrant justice at the local, state and national level.

Workers Defense organizations are equal opportunity employers and actively encourage and recruit people of color, immigrants, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals to apply.