Description

Mississippi Forward PAC is hiring Regional Organizing Directors to support the implementation of a direct voter contact program to be executed by a statewide field team in support of the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate, Scott Colom. Regional Organizing Directors (RODs) will manage a team of field organizers who will plan, evaluate, and facilitate community events and coordinate with relevant partners to run an effective and efficient program. 

Term: This is a full-time, limited-term at-will position through no later than November 10, 2026.
Reports to: Deputy Organizing Director 

About the Mississippi Forward PAC:
Mississippi Forward PAC is an organization working to unite and mobilize a coalition of Mississippians that believe our leaders should prioritize the needs of everyday Mississippians first. 

About Scott Colom: 
Scott Colom is a seventh-generation Mississippian from Columbus, a husband and father of two, and a district attorney. Colom is running for Senate to lower costs, protect Mississippi hospitals, bring good jobs home, and work with anyone who will help put Mississippi first. Guided by his Christian faith, he has worked to keep communities safe, hold corrupt government officials accountable and support the jobs and opportunities that help prevent crime.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Manage a team of field organizers who will recruit volunteers and execute direct voter contact outreach
• Develop regional strategies and systems that lead teams to successfully meet daily and weekly organizing metrics and maintain data integrity
• Support efforts to recruit, train, motivate, supervise, and retain a consistent volunteer base, exercising independent judgment in determining volunteer assignments, priorities, training needs, and engagement strategies to implement the field plan and achieve voter-contact goals. Develop, plan, and manage direct voter contact events such as canvasses, phone banks, and GOTV, and independently determine appropriate staffing, timelines, volunteer deployment, and operational priorities
• Provide the Organizing Director with daily updates, analysis, and recommendations on relevant direct voter contact and voter engagement events
• Use Votebuilder to evaluate and cut direct voter contact lists, conduct volunteer recruitment, track and analyze volunteer engagement and ensure timely and accurate data entry 
• Maintain, evaluate, and update metrics tracker on a daily basis
• Determine literature needs and distribution priorities, monitor inventory, and coordinate distribution to supporters and partner organizations Exercise independent judgment and discretion in prioritizing work, allocating resources, resolving routine operational issues, and adapting field activities to meet program objectives
• Other duties as assigned by the ROD, along with other duties assigned by PAC leadership  

Location:

Regional Organizing Directors must be willing to relocate within their assigned turf within 3-5 days of start date, unless otherwise agreed to by the Organizing Director and approved by the leadership team. 

Salary and Benefits: 

The expected salary for this position is $7,000 monthly, less applicable deductions and withholdings. All full-time staff are provided with a full health care package, including vision and dental, subject to plan eligibility terms. This position also offers a relocation stipend of $2,500. 

This is a full-time, temporary position through no later than November 10, 2026. Employment is at-will. Due to the compressed nature of the electoral calendar, applicants should expect to work long hours, including evenings and weekend work. With exceptions subject-to-approval for health, vision or dental needs and family emergencies, this position is not otherwise eligible for paid time off or vacation. 

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit a resume, and 3 professional references at this link. We will be considering applications on a rolling basis, so those interested should submit their application as soon as possible.

Requirements

Qualifications: 

• At least 1-2 cycles of campaign experience managing staff and recruiting volunteers is required
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment 
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment, meet tight deadlines under pressure
• A keen eye for detail and maintaining a high level of professional standards
• Reliable, punctual, and able to commit throughout the duration of the program
• Comfortable with talking to new people and making hard asks
• Demonstrate strong personal organization and the ability to prioritize and delegate tasks when appropriate 
• Understand and present effective training and management skills with staff and volunteers
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
• Possess a valid U.S. driver’s license and a reliable mode of transportation 
• Be dedicated to anti-harassment and anti-racist principles, diversity, equity and inclusion, and grassroots organizing 

Physical Requirements:

Mississippi Forward PAC is committed to an inclusive organization supporting employees of varying abilities and to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to thrive. The requirements of this role, related to its physical demands, described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Working from a computer for long periods of time;
• Flexibility to work extensive hours outside of normal operating hours, including weekend and evening work, and ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time;
• Ability to drive and/or access to personal transportation; and
• Statewide travel is expected while following public health safety measures.

Helpful skills for the role:

• Previous success with volunteer recruitment
• Involvement, volunteer or paid, with a Democratic campaign
• Strong relational organizing network in Mississippi
• Understand and demonstrate voter engagement and persuasion techniques
• Experience with NGP VAN, Mobilize, the dialer, and/or relational tools
• Experience with Google Suite 
• Know best practices for social media and be comfortable using Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for program outreach