Co-Manager
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Black Voters Matter Co-Manager supporting Mississippi grassroots partners and voter mobilization. Coordinating statewide campaigns, GOTV strategy, grants, coalitions, and field operations across the Delta region.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with the Senior State Organizing Manager and field team to plan, implement, and execute statewide strategy for Mississippi.
- Identify and develop 1–2 potential new partners for each county in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District.
- Aid with regranting to community partner groups.
- Review and approve grants and ensure the state budget is adhered to and managed according to BVM policy.
- Plan BVM bus tours and/or special events in the assigned state, counties, and region.
- Provide weekly virtual and written updates to the National Field Co-Director.
- Execute GOTV strategy and programmatic work within the assigned geography.
- Train partners and staff to execute programmatic work and co-create and execute GOTV mobilization, protection, and defense campaigns.
- Provide weekly goals and accountability mechanisms for the Regional Organizer and host a weekly GOTV check-in call for the 2026 election cycle.
- Coordinate communications with BVM partner organizations, statewide coalition partners, and staff.
- Coordinate social media content related to statewide BVM and partner activities.
- Liaise with State Table leadership and attend statewide and coalition calls.
- Assume supervisory responsibility for the team in the absence of the Senior State Manager, ensuring seamless operations, staff accountability, and program effectiveness.
Requirements:
- At least 5 years of experience in organizing and campaigning, issue advocacy, and/or political campaigns
- Experience managing campaigns and/or projects; experience in multiple counties preferred
- Ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced, collaborative team environment
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt quickly
- Commitment to progressive causes
- Community organizing experience is a plus
- Strong writing and verbal communication skills
- Close attention to detail
- Must reside in Jackson, Mississippi
- Must have own vehicle and a valid driver’s license
- Ability and willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time; travel may be 20–30% in-state and nationally
- Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends
Benefits:
- Unlimited PTO
- 100% employer contribution to individual medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Short-term disability coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- $25,000 life insurance benefits
















