Position: Regional Field Director
Organization: Equality Utah
Location: Utah
Posted: February 7, 2014
Application Deadline: You are encouraged to send in your materials as soon as possible as Equality Utah is looking to hire immediately.

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND
Based in Salt Lake City, Equality Utah is the state’s leading Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) political advocacy organization. With a vision of a fair and just Utah, Unity Utah was founded in 2001, by a group of visionary members of the Utah LGBT Community. Unity Utah’s initial goal was to increase the number of fair-minded elected officials holding office.

In an effort to better support its mission of securing equal rights and protections for LGBT Utahns and our families. Unity Utah became Equality Utah Political Action Committee in 2004. At the same time, two other organizations were formed: Equality Utah and Equality Utah Foundation. Together, these organizations have an annual budget of approximately $800,000 and employ 5 full-time employees. Please visit www.equalityutah.org for more information.

POSITION OVERVIEW
EU is seeking two qualified Regional Field Directors to help build and deploy EU’s 2014 nondiscrimination campaign plan. The RFDs each lead a team of 4-6 field organizers in the campaign’s District Organizing Program. This program works to build volunteer leadership in key districts and mobilize supporters to participate in the political process.

EU seeks candidates who are mature, self-motivated, innovative, strategic, solution-oriented, collaborative and inspired by EU’s mission, vision and values. Position reports to the District Organizing Director

POSITION – DISTRICT ORGANIZER
This is a temporary position running from February 2014 – March 2014, and which requires full time hours with significant amounts of work during the evenings and weekends.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the development, organization, and execution of Equality Utah field programs, trainings and community events.
• Lead team of 4-6 field organizers in carrying out Equality Utah’s field plan.
• Supervise and support field organizers with regular trainings, supervision meetings, daily check in and check out calls, side-by-side work, and other supervision techniques as needed.
• Recruit, develop, and support volunteer leaders to build neighborhood teams.
• Recruit and train volunteers to participate in the political process.
• Organize community meetings and trainings to mobilize supporters in key areas of the state.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the community.
• Maintain database and data entry as needed.
• Perform other duties as directed by District Organizing Director and Organizing Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience

• Minimum two years experience in organizing capacity, including grassroots legislative advocacy and/or candidate campaigns.
• At least one prior campaign experience managing field staff.
• Experience writing field plans, setting goals, and holding staff accountable to hitting goals.
• Demonstrated experience in recruiting, motivating, and training volunteers and staff.
• Experience providing detailed reporting and tracking.
• Strong work ethic and time management skills.
• Well versed in Equality Utah’s vision and mission, as well as brand identity.
• Familiarity with framing and messaging about LGBT people and Equality Utah.
• Relevant neighborhood team organizing or mission experience a plus.
• Computer literacy required.
• LGBTQ leadership training, internship(s) or other experience a plus.

2. Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, verbal & written
• Attention to detail
• Ability to relate to and inspire people in a variety of age groups and diverse communities, as well as to build and maintain strong personal one on one and institutional relationships.
• Demonstrated success at keeping multiple projects organized; good short and long term planning skills; and time management skills.
• Current drivers license and reliable transportation.

3. Personal Attributes

• Collaborative
• Exceptional work ethic
• Positive and solutions focused
• Resourceful
• Flexible schedule; ability and willingness to work weekdays, nights, and weekends.
• Persistent and determined
• Committed to the vision and the mission of Equality Utah
• Task oriented

TO APPLY 

Send brief cover letter, resume, and list of three references  to equalityutahjobs@gmail.com. You are encouraged to send in your materials as soon as possible as Equality Utah is looking to hire immediately. No phone calls please.

Equality Utah provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals. Equality Utah is committed to the following non-discrimination employment standards along with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, without regard to race, sex, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, family relationships, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, political party affiliation or any other protected category. This policy covers all personnel actions including hiring, tenure, or conditions of employment.