Working Families Party

Working Families Party

California Organizer - Central Valley

California · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$54k-$80kDetected 18 hours ago
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About the role

  • The Organizer will be expected to train volunteers to canvass and phone bank for endorsed candidates.
  • WFP is hiring multiple organizers who will be assigned to one of the following regions: Inland Empire, Los Angeles and Orange County, Bay Area, Sacramento and Central Valley.
  • Please be sure to only apply to the posting that aligns with the region(s) where you're qualified to organize.

Responsibilities

  • Working Families is searching for an Organizer who will work in California to build grassroots support for our electoral campaigns.
  • The Organizer will recruit and support members and volunteer leaders who in turn support electoral campaigns that advance the interests of WFP.
  • The Organizer will assist in the development of the strategy and tactics for elections and campaigns working closely with allies, coalition partners, candidates, elected officials and WF staff.

Requirements

  • Proven organizing ability, including effectiveness in engaging potential activists and supporters
  • Ability to work independently, including strong follow-through and self-direction on assignments
  • Ability to work effectively with strong personalities, peers, public officials, and allies
  • Familiarity working with VAN or other voter file data
  • Experience with organizing and tools used for phone banking including predictive dialers, broadcast
  • Minimum two years of in-person or virtual electoral/campaign or neighborhood-based organizing experience
  • A passion and commitment to social, economic, and racial justice
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Drive and tenacity to advance our mission and values
  • Attention to detail and the ability to manage the technical aspects of a project such as logistics, paperwork, deadlines, etc.

Nice to have

  • Experience in grassroots non-profit, labor, or political organizing a plus
  • Fluency in Spanish a plus

Compensation

  • You may need to travel for major events and all staff meetings a few times per year.
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