Virginias Regional Coordinator

Status: Paid - Full Time

Description:

Description

SFLA Regional Coordinators develop and improve the effectiveness of SFLA by working with pro-life campus groups, regional pro-life organizations, community members, and encouraging participation in the greater Pro-Life Movement. A Regional Coordinator’s work includes, but is not limited to, improving existing groups, recruiting and activating community members, and encouraging student involvement in all 5 Pillars: Effective Education, Industry Impact, Public Policy, Rapid Response, and Supportive Services. This position is core to the general operations of SFLA of working with pro-life campus groups and encouraging participation in the Pro-Life Movement. We are looking for someone with campus pro-life experience, a passion for abolishing abortion and excellent leadership skills.

This region is based out of Richmond or Fredericksburg, VA.

Essential Functions

• Serve Students in Your Region
  • Create a vision for growth in your region.
    • Meet with local and regional pro-life organizations and others who support the mission to establish networks that can assist with the work of SFLA.
  • Meet annual metrics by strategizing ways to achieve them.
  • Keep accurate records of metrics, group activity, and leadership contact information in Salesforce.
  • Maintain a certain number of groups in the region.
  • Identify and carryout strategies to best engage students on the campuses.
  • Help student groups effectively end campus abortions by recruiting them to join Standing With You and Campaign for Abortion Free Cities.
  • Improve the quality of the pro-life groups in his/her region.
    • Consult with group leaders to help them troubleshoot problems and provide advice.
    • Travel to unique campuses throughout the year.
    • Organize pro-life events on and off campus, such as displays or training that support groups participating in all five pillars.
    • Training students to become more effective pro-life leaders and activists.
    • Recruit students to attend the National Conference
• Engage in Local and National Politics
  • Plan and host state lobby days, flyering campaigns, lit drops, and door-to-door canvassing.
  • Government & Get Out the Vote Coordination.
    • Build relationships with legislators in the region.
    • Actively work with Students for Life Action to engage in legislative battles that concern abortion.
• Mobilize
  • Identify pro-abortion events within the region that call for a pro-life counter.
    • Coordinate pro-life students to Rapidly Respond to these events in the community.
  • Expand the Reach of the Pro-Life Generation
    • Collect pro-life contacts through clip-boarding and other outreach, attending local events, and online connections to grow Pro-Life Generation communications
    • Work with the SFLA Development Team in regional fundraising efforts, which includes outreach such as speaking at church services, calling campaigns, newsletters, and community events.
    • Communicate with students and supporters regularly via email, phone, and text, as well as keep up a public positive presence on social media.
• Administration
  • Participate in weekly calls and daily group chats to report progress.
  • Assist the President and Director’s Team with special assignments.

Competencies

• Must have valid driver’s license, insurance, and personal vehicle to travel region.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• A positive attitude, good problem-solving skills, and a passion for serving in the pro-life field are a must.
• Some experience working or volunteering within the Pro-Life Movement.
• Budget management as a budget will be provided within which the Regional Coordinator is responsible for ordering all supplies, covering travel expenses, etc.
• Ability to work independently and with little direct supervision in carrying out the core functions listed above.

Supervisory Responsibility

Although the position requires management of the Regional Coordinator’s region, groups, and volunteers, there is no internal supervisory responsibility within the role of a Regional Coordinator.

Work Environment

Regional Coordinators will work from their home base but will spend most of their time traveling and on campus, training and equipping students. This position requires discipline and good time management as you are working from home and creating your own travel schedule.

Candidates must be centrally and/or strategically located in the region.

Physical Demands

Regional Coordinators must be able to withstand long periods of driving/traveling. Other physical demands may include: setting up displays, walking around campuses, standing during display times, and participating in local and national events. Must be able to lift 30 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time salaried position working at least 40 hours per week. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours can be somewhat flexible by request.

Travel

This position consists of a great deal of travel, as you will be visiting student groups all throughout your region and helping them be effective on campus. When schools are in session, you can expect to be traveling on campus 3 to 4 days per week. Non-travel days will be spent working out of your home office.

Required Education and Experience

The full-time position requires a minimum of an Associate’s Degree, but a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

Work Authorization

Must be able to successfully complete an I-9.  The I-9 is used for verifying the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Job Type: Educational
State: Virginia
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