Director of Mobilization

DIVISION: Leadership

PAY SCALE: Volunteer

DEPARTMENT: Mobilization

WORK DAYS: Up to 15 hrs/wk

REPORTS TO: Chief of Staff

FLSA STATUS: (N/A)

CLASSIFICATION: At-Will

DATE: 4/26/2025

Our Mission: We are building a Gen Z-led movement seeking to empower young leaders to advocate for transformative policy and bold political action, predominantly at a state and local level. We are committed to a bottom-up movement that prioritizes the needs of the communities we represent and seeks to reclaim our future by advocating for social, economic, environmental, and other kinds of political reform.

POSITION SUMMARY

Beyond the Ballot is committed to an employee-oriented, high-performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, education, continuous improvement, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce. The Director of Mobilization is considered a Leadership position and reports to the Chief of Staff. The Director of Mobilization shall act as the head of the Department of Mobilization, and as such, may determine certain procedures, functions, and positions within the limitations of the Bylaws. The Director is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive strategies for the recruitment of general members, volunteers, and staff. The Director oversees the full onboarding process, including orientation, integration, and early engagement for all new members, ensuring they are well-prepared to contribute meaningfully to the organization’s mission. In addition to driving recruitment and onboarding, the Director is charged with ensuring a continuous influx of new members through strategic outreach and targeted engagement. This includes designing and leading training programs and political education workshops, particularly for chapter members and emerging grassroots leaders. The Director also leads the recruitment of prospective state chapter leads and supports the formation of their respective local boards. They contribute to the development of the organization’s Annual Mobilization and Strategy Outline and are expected to foster a participatory, inclusive organizing culture. Through creative actions and engagement initiatives, the Director works to deepen member involvement and grow the organization’s presence across the country. Due to the remote nature of work at Beyond the Ballot, this position can be performed in different time zones than the organization’s central branch.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or technical school preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience in a political mobilization is strongly preferred

• Experience in managing and mentoring staff, collaborating with different departments, and fostering a positive work culture.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist in the development of the organization's Annual Mobilization and Strategy Outline, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, campaign priorities, and grassroots capacity.
• Lead efforts to grow and diversify the organization’s membership base, with a focus on sustained engagement, working-class communities, and long-term volunteer retention.
• Design and implement targeted recruitment strategies to ensure a consistent influx of new members, supporters, and volunteers across multiple regions and platforms.
• Foster a values-based, empowering, and organizing culture that promotes belonging, collective leadership, and political development among general members and national officers.
• Oversee the onboarding, orientation, and role-based transition processes for all new staffers and volunteers, helping ensure clarity of responsibilities, smooth integration, and alignment with organizational culture.
• Coordinate the development and delivery of training programs and political education workshops in collaboration with other Leadership Division members to build the skills, knowledge, and leadership capacity of new and existing organizers.
• Establish clear, measurable goals and performance metrics for all mobilization efforts, including recruitment benchmarks, event turnout, leadership development, and campaign-specific participation.
• Oversee the collection, tracking, and analysis of engagement and mobilization data, including volunteer hours, participation rates, campaign outcomes, and geographic impact to inform strategic decision-making.
• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing Mobilization Department, fostering leadership development, accountability, and a collaborative culture within the team.
• Identify and nurture strategic partnerships with allied organizations, local coalitions, and grassroots networks to expand the organization’s reach, amplify campaigns, and deepen community relationships.
• Serve as the organization’s representative in coalitions, working groups, and aligned political spaces, ensuring the voice and interests of Beyond the Ballot are actively represented and advanced.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES CONTINUED…

• Continuously evaluate and adapt mobilization strategies and tactics based on data, feedback, and political developments, ensuring maximum effectiveness and responsiveness.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with volunteer leaders, supporting their growth and empowering them to take ownership of key responsibilities and local organizing initiatives.
• Work with the necessary Beyond the Ballot departments to coordinate and execute large-scale volunteer actions and campaign support activities, such as phone banking, canvassing, text banks, and event staffing.
• Collaborate with the Digital Department to integrate online-to-offline organizing tactics, leveraging digital tools for recruitment, engagement, and mobilization while maintaining an emphasis on relationship-driven organizing.
• Establish and maintain a rapid response mobilization infrastructure capable of activating volunteers and members within hours of urgent political moments or crises, in alignment with the organization’s Rapid Response Committee.
• Develop mobilization toolkits and field guides that can be deployed across regions or campaigns, equipping local teams and partners with the resources needed for consistent, effective organizing.
• Provide regular, detailed reports to the Chief of Staff on membership trends, department performance, strategic recommendations, and opportunities for organizational improvement.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical abilities, working conditions, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification.

Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.

Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.

Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.

Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.

Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret, and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgment and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress.

Remote Work Requirements: Regular access to a stable internet connection is required.

Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between various in-person working environments. May require travel to multiple states.

Beyond the Ballot does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management and administration reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

POLICY OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT AND NONDISCRIMINATION

Pursuant to Article 2 Section 3 of the organization's Bylaws, Beyond the Ballot will not practice or permit any unlawful or unethical discrimination on the basis of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity, physical handicap or disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.

We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. Beyond the Ballot is an Equal Opportunity Employer and our policy is clear and concise: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.

Allegations of discrimination should be promptly delivered to the Executive Director, the Chief Human Resource Officer, and/or any member of the Board of Directors.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE

Beyond the Ballot is committed to building a diverse workforce, ensuring and creating equity across our processes, procedures, and systems, and fostering an environment that’s inclusive and representative of the communities we serve. Our organization was founded on the free expression of ideas, and our environment reflects those ideals by ensuring meaningful mechanisms are in place to ensure that the visions and interests of every individual employee has a seat at the decision-making table.