Wisconsin residents will be voting again this Spring in a number of elections at the state and local level. Statewide elections for the Supreme Court and Superintendent will be on the ballot in addition to a number of local municipal elections.
The majority on Wisconsin’s State Supreme Court is also once again on the ballot. And, the past year has shown how consequential the court’s role is in protecting the rights and freedoms of Wisconsinites. Since 2023, they have:
Ordered new state legislative maps to be drawn to combat our previous Un-democratic gerrymandered maps that gave Republicans 70% of the state senate and 61% of the state assembly, despite the tight statewide margins
Restored the use of ballot drop boxes for the 2024 election
Ruled against Act 10, an Anti-union law that eviscerated public sector unions and the right to organize
In the near future, the Justices will release their ruling on the constitutionality of Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban.
For all of these elections, it’s important that the over 300,000 college voters in Wisconsin are educated and aware of these spring elections.
Building on work started during the April 2023 Supreme Court Election and in the 2024 election, we’re building a scrappy and innovative team that will organize and inspire thousands of college students to vote in the upcoming Spring elections, including the Supreme Court Election.
What Will You Do?
Regional Organizing Directors will work in close coordination with the Organizing Director to manage organizers located on key campuses across Wisconsin. The role will start in early February and run through April 15. RODs are expected to be located in their region, preferably close to one of the campuses they are managing.
Responsibilities Include:
Recruit, train, empower, and manage a team of organizers in your region to reach ambitious weekly volunteer recruitment and voter contact goals, with a focus on in-person volunteer engagement.
Take the initiative to build and lead coalitions of student leaders and student organizations on campuses in your region to build trust and opportunities for regular coordination.
Manage fun and engaging events to educate students about the upcoming election and empower them to organize their peers
Develop creative strategies and systems that will be most effective at your campuses to reach students and to motivate your team to successfully engage voters and hit their organizing metrics.
Implement clear data and reporting procedures, adhere to established data standards, and ensure data integrity.
Communicate clearly up and down the chain of command, including by rolling out campaign priorities, sharing key field learnings, and assisting in the development of statewide adaptations, where appropriate.
Motivate and mentor entry-level staff to flourish in a fast-paced and rigorous campaign environment by facilitating daily check-in/out calls, 1:1 meetings, weekly trainings, and regular team meetings.
All other duties as assigned.
Who Are You?
As a successful candidate for this job, you will:
Have at least two cycles of campaign experience and experience in a management role, experience in campus organizing is a plus
Have a passion for progressive politics and inspiring young people to get involved
Be excited to think outside the box and to ideate and innovate to find the most exciting and effective GOTV tactics
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to communicate priorities in both 1:1 and group settings; especially as applied to building a strong, inclusive management culture that is solutions-oriented and positive for all staff members.
Experience with VAN
Ability to effectively communicate with key stakeholders across our organization and partner organizations
Be scrappy and flexible; able to manage several tasks simultaneously and work long irregular hours; including weekends
Be a self-starter, exceptionally well-organized, and have strong time management skills
Be able to work weekends and irregular hours as required
Be located near or be willing to relocate to one of our focus campuses