Description

OVERVIEW

The VoteRiders Southern Regional Manager (SRM) leads VoteRiders’ programming across the Southern region and grows our impact there. This individual works closely with VoteRiders’ National Field Director, our Department Directors and Deputy Directors, our Chief Operating Officer, and our Chief Executive/Executive Director to plan, manage, and execute VoteRiders’ voter ID-focused field programs across the South.

The Southern Regional Manager will lead overall regional programming and partnership work, serving as the primary contact for state-based partners in the Southern states of Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, and will oversee the work in Georgia and Florida. 

VoteRiders does not maintain a physical office, but candidates must be physically based in or willing to relocate immediately to the Southern region and be able to travel regularly within the specified states to be considered for this position. While candidates from the five southern states of AL, FL, GA, LA, and MS will be considered, we have a preference for candidates based in or willing to relocate to one of the three southern states in which VoteRiders does not currently have field presence – AL, LA, or MS. 

The Southern Regional Manager reports to our National Field Director. This position will directly supervise the Georgia State Director and Florida State Director. This position will sometimes require you to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends. 

This grant-funded position is funded through July 2027, with the possibility of an extension.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Partner Outreach and Relationship Management

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement state-specific strategic plans for Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana for partner organization outreach and engagement, supporting a broad and diverse range of partners to incorporate and and sustain voter ID education, assistance, and advocacy into their work.
• Partnership Development: Building on previous VoteRiders work in these three southern states, proactively identify, establish, maintain, and deepen meaningful partnerships with a growing number of regional, statewide, and local organizations. Support voter ID outreach and assistance to at-risk communities, leveraging VoteRiders’ ID-focused resources, tools, and services.
• Cross-Program Leverage: Leverage relationships with AL, MS, LA and regional partners for the benefit of other VoteRiders programs by forging connections and supporting partnership development in other states or nationally.

Voter and Community Engagement

• Community Events: As part of the states’ strategic plans, join virtual and in-person community events to engage voters and at-risk communities directly, offering voter ID education and assistance as needed.
• Event Collaboration: Proactively coordinate with the Voter Outreach & Data Manager to co-host volunteer events with key partners, maintaining a presence for the full duration of the events to provide local expertise and technical support.
• Media: Coordinate with the Communications and Digital team for website updates, and earned media opportunities. Follow brand and messaging guidelines, routing all media inquiries through the Communications Director or their designee.

Policy Monitoring and Engagement

Legislative Monitoring: Working in coalition with partners, and in conjunction with the VoteRiders Legal team, monitor state-level legislative developments and initiatives related to voting rights and voter ID laws.

Reporting, Staff, and Staff/Program Management

• Data and Tracking: Lead and maintain organizational resource development and reporting efforts forAL, MS, and LA field programs, including weekly reports, monthly reports, metrics collection, new partner tracking, website updates, and other updates as needed for internal and external purposes.
• Staff Supervision: Directly supervise, support, and mentor the Georgia and Florida state directors; track goals at least quarterly; provide regular feedback; review weekly reports; and hold staff accountable for all metrics, voter story submissions, event attendance, and data entry. Enforce organizational policies and procedures, ensuring the team is informed about programmatic changes and updates.
• Development Support: Work with the development department for region- and state-specific grant proposals and reporting, as needed.
• Goal Setting: Develop, track, and report on overall goals/metrics for Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, relevant to field programs and other departmental work feeding into the Southern region programs.
• External Representation: Represent VoteRiders externally, including with partners, the media, and other stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Liaise cross-functionally with other teams within VoteRiders as needed to ensure mutually reinforcing and successful outcomes.
• Budget Management: On an ongoing basis, proactively track and monitor AL, LA and MS expenses against the approved budget. Flag variances to the National Field Director and Finance Manager and request modifications in a timely manner as needed.

Organizational Stewardship

• Relationship Building: Build and maintain respectful, trust-based relationships with voters, volunteers, partners, and colleagues. Contribute to an environment where community members and teammates feel heard, valued, and supported.
• Collective Goals: Work effectively with cross-functional colleagues across VoteRiders; share relevant information, invite input, and follow through on shared commitments to advance collective goals.
• Problem Solving: Approach challenges proactively with sound judgment and a problem-solving mindset. Identify opportunities to strengthen workflows, relationships, or program implementation and elevate issues as needed.
• Professionalism: Represent VoteRiders professionally and consistently in all internal and external interactions, upholding the organization’s nonpartisan values and trusted reputation.
• Continuous Improvement: Seek and respond constructively to feedback, adapt to changing priorities and new responsibilities, and contribute to continuous improvement in your work and the broader team.
• Team Participation: Prioritize actively participating in internal activities including full team meetings, brainstorms, debriefs, culture-building activities, and regular check-ins with your supervisor. Engage in organizational and team-wide professional development and learning opportunities.
• Ad Hoc Projects: Other duties and special projects as assigned, including assisting with overall organizational efforts and priorities on an ad hoc basis.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Must live in, or be willing to relocate immediately to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, or Louisiana. Please note that relocation funds are not provided. 
• Must be willing to travel regularly within the specified Southern states, with access to readily available and reliable transportation for in-state/nearby travel (either public transport or a personal vehicle with an active license and appropriate insurance). Especially for candidates residing in Florida or Georgia, this role would require substantial travel (up to 40%) to lead programming in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
• At least 6 years of relevant professional experience in a similar role, including community organizing experience within the democracy, voting rights, or political space, and extensive coalition-building experience, and at least 3 of those years doing so remotely.
• At least 3 years of managerial and project management experience, particularly related to managing staff, programs, and cross-functional projects in a remote environment.
• Existing relationships with organizations in democracy, voting rights, civil rights, direct service, and/or community-based organizations in any of the three states.
• Proven track record of successfully recruiting, building, and maintaining ongoing collaborative relationships with external stakeholders that achieve actionable results.
• Demonstrated track record of successful engagement with and management of campaigns, working groups, coalitions, and other short- or long-term projects.
• Ability to manage complex details, resourcefully solve problems, and follow through on commitments with minimum direct supervision under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including precise, compelling, and diplomatic public speaking and presentation abilities.
• Experience and proven ability to work closely and effectively with diverse, marginalized, and at-risk communities.
• Strong data tracking, analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Able to work effectively and with collegiality alongside people with whom you may have disagreements. Maintain the ability to be transparent about your own beliefs without being restricted by them, with a willingness to invest in building bridges, finding common ground, and unifying behind the organization's nonpartisan mission.
• Regular access to a reliable computer, internet signal, and cellphone. Strong computer skills, including Slack, Microsoft Suite, and Google Suite, with an aptitude to learn new software and systems.
• Willingness to work outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends as required by regional programs and election cycles.

Preferred/Plus

• Spanish or additional relevant language skills
• Experience with VAN, Mobilize, EveryAction, and/or other platforms
• Experience with digital storytelling methods
• Experience drafting data-driven program reports, internal and external stakeholders, and other organizational needs

COMPENSATION

Starting salary is $70,000 - 80,000/year, with comprehensive employee benefits, including:

• Health benefits
• 401K with 4% employer contribution
• Generous paid time off including 5 weeks/year of accrued vacation time, paid sick time, all federal holidays, 5 personal days, and paid office closures at Thanksgiving and winter holidays
• Equipment and home office stipends
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Calm meditation app subscription

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

VoteRiders is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions at VoteRiders are based on our mission and program needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or any other legally protected basis. VoteRiders will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination or harassment.

Studies have shown that members of marginalized communities – such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color – are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. VoteRiders is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you believe you’re the right fit for this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application.

Please note that references will not be contacted without your permission.