TIRRC - Rutherford County Latiné Lead Electoral Organizer

Responsibilities

• Create and implement organizational voter registration events in Rutherford County;
• Mobilize voters, volunteers, and community members to encourage them to vote, invite members and supporters to virtual events and webinars, and answer questions from potential voters;
• Create Spanish speaking spaces and education opportunities for Latinx immigrant and refugee voters across the state;
• Collect and compile stories of first and second generation immigrant and refugee voters to share via social media;
• Organize immigrant and refugee youth to attend TIRRC Votes youth summit in October;
• Share information about relevant policy changes, campaigns, and services to various community groups via email, text, and social media;
• Attend online or virtual community meetings and events to recruit supporters, prospective volunteers, and share information about TIRRC Votes;
• Attend various outdoor community events to represent the organization;
• Recruit, train, and prepare individual and organizational volunteers to phone bank and canvas for advocacy efforts and Get Out the Vote campaigns across Rutherford County;
• Phonebanking and doorknocking for Congressional District 7 special election in areas like North Nashville and Clarksville when needed;
• Enter data and contacts into organizational databases;
• Represent the organization in traditional, ethnic, and social media as needed;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Belief in TIRRC Votes' mission and commitment to social justice;
• Familiarity with Rutherford County preferred;
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with diverse communities;
• Strong computer skills; experience with VAN, MiniVAN, EveryAction, Spoke, ThruText, and Mobilize preferred;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail and work in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends with possibility of travel;
• Fluency in English required and another language preferred;
• Must be able to drive themselves and others to and from destinations across Rutherford County.

Wage and Benefits

Hourly Rate: $29/hour for 30 hours/week
Benefits: All employees receive 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Program. In addition, part-time employees receive paid sick time commensurate with the number of hours worked.

Contact Information

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@tirrcvotes.org. Applications will be reviewed immediately.