Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance

Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance

Civic Engagement Organizer

Philadelphia, PA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 180 days ago
Leadership

About the role

  • Field organizers are also responsible for direct voter contact during the primary and general elections at the local, state, and federal levels, as determined by member endorsement processes.
  • Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Responsibilities

  • Ability to build trust and strong relationships with partners and allies across different spaces quickly, and to cultivate those relationships over the long term.

Requirements

  • Experience with organizational technology and voter contact technology, including VAN, MiniVAN, Google Suite, peer-to-peer SMS, and predictive dialer platforms.
  • Experience managing teams consisting of up to 20 employees.

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of and experience with AAPI communities and the progressive AAPI ecosystem in PA.
  • Knowledge of and experience with Pennsylvania's political landscape.

Compensation

  • $50,000 base with differentials during outlined electoral seasons

Benefits

  • $50,000 annually, with a comprehensive benefits package The position will be open until filled.

Company info

  • The Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance's (API PA) mission is to build long-term power for Asians and Pacific Islanders in Pennsylvania by coordinating political, electoral, and legislative work to hold our elected officials accountable, engaging in culturally competent and linguistically accessible direct voter contact with our communities, and building solidarity with other aligned communities of color across the state.
  • The Civic Engagement Organizer is a frontline contact with the community.
  • The person in this role is responsible for identifying, recruiting, and developing the leadership of grassroots Asian community members through practices of deep listening and agitational conversations.
  • Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of experience working within Asian community spaces Personal or professional experience operating in and/or organizing Asian communities A deep commitment to progressive causes and improving the lives of working class immigrant communities.

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