Shelby County Ground Game Organizer

About The Equity Alliance

The Equity Alliance (TEA) is a Black-led organization building independent Black cultural, political, and economic power across Tennessee. Founded and led by award-winning Black women, we envision a Tennessee where Black communities are thriving and have equitable access to power, resources, and the freedom to choose their quality of life. We organize year-round to ensure Black people have self-determination over the policies, resources, and decisions that shape their lives — educating, empowering, and mobilizing our communities to take action and hold government accountable. Named the Tennessean’s 2020 People of the Year, TEA is the leading Black-led organization in the state taking bold action to mobilize the Black electorate, challenge systemic inequities rooted in white supremacy, and defend our democracy.

TEA is more than a single organization. We operate as a multi-entity network — The Equity Alliance, The Equity Alliance Fund, The Equity Alliance Action PAC, The Equity Alliance State PAC, Young, Gifted & Black PAC, and The Equity Group Consulting — built so Black Tennesseans can build power on every front: organizing communities, advancing policy, electing accountable leaders, and growing economic power that lasts. We don’t separate democracy from economic stability; we treat democracy as an economic strategy. When Black communities have power, families are more stable, policies are more equitable, and long-term prosperity becomes possible. Learn more at theequityalliance.org.

Position Summary
The Equity Alliance is seeking a ground game organizer to work in Shelby County.
The organizer will develop relationships and deep understanding of community dynamics in targeted black
neighborhoods. The organizer will also coordinate organizing and canvassing efforts targeted to expand civic
engagement and increase voter registration on an on-going basis in these communities. The ideal candidate will
have a proven ability to foster coordination and cooperation among diverse groups and will be committed to
getting results in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions
The following are indicative of the essential functions required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This
profile is not intended to be all inclusive of tasks and responsibilities required; it provides a description of the
critical responsibilities associated with this position.

•Organize and lead canvassing efforts to identify and engage voters, distribute campaign materials, and collect data.

• Recruit, train, and manage a team of volunteers to asssit with voter outreach, phone banking, canvassing, and event organizing.
• Collect, record and help analyze data related to the community engagement work

• Lead community outreach, organizing, digital advertising, and canvassing efforts, including hosting DVC/VR events

•Manage paid canvassers

Contract Length:

• This is a short term seasonal opportunity. Work is anticpiated to end around mid November.
  
• Expected to work 30 hours/ week.
  

Compensation

• $3,000 each month, paid weekly
• Salary is not negotiable.

Qualifications
Education
• High school diploma or equivalent

Skills and background:

• Office 365 and Google Drive mastery
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures

• Excellent communication skills

Experience:
• Experience working effectively and collaboratively with diverse populations

Competencies:
• Interpersonal & Communication Skills- must demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that
result in effective information exchange with clients and direct reports
• Attention to Detail- must demonstrate the ability to recognize the component parts of a procedure and
verify its correctness and/or error
• Time Management- accurately evaluate and prioritize decisions and actions to be completed effectively
and timely

Environmental Conditions and Physical Demands:
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of
objects and materials

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• The employee is required to stand, walk, climb, kneel, stoop and balance
• The employee may occasionally have to work outside or walk through neighborhoods for canvassing events

Logistics

• Ability to drive. Must have reliable transportation, a cell phone, and a valid driver’s license.
• Local travel required.
• Work on evenings and weekends is required.

Job Location

Shelby County, Tennessee

How to Apply

Qualified applicants should submit resume through the link in the job posting.

Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis.