California Organizer - Central Valley
On-siteCalifornia, United States
California, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeMedium
Full TimeMedium
Job Summary
Grow and build membership through in-person events, text/call programs, and digital organizing while leading relational pipelines for new members. Develop knowledge of the political and community landscape in your assigned region and lead canvasses, virtual phone, and text bank events for endorsed candidates. Reach party-building and organizing goals in your region while managing project logistics, paperwork, and deadlines. Requires two years of electoral or neighborhood-based organizing experience, fluency in Spanish a plus, and proficiency with tools like Hubdialer, Thrutalk, and EveryAction.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- Proven organizing ability, including effectiveness in engaging potential activists and supporters
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Drive and tenacity to advance our mission and values
- Ability to work independently, including strong follow-through and self-direction on assignments
- Attention to detail and the ability to manage the technical aspects of a project such as logistics, paperwork, deadlines, etc.
- Ability to work effectively with strong personalities, peers, public officials, and allies
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in grassroots non-profit, labor, or political organizing a plus
- Fluency in Spanish a plus
- Familiarity working with VAN or other voter file data
- Experience with organizing and tools used for phone banking including predictive dialers, broadcast SMS messaging, social media and email/action pages - particularly: Hubdialer, Thrutalk, Upland (Mobile Commons), Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Action Network.
- Experience and comfort using EveryAction for tracking volunteer activity.
- Strong command of Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet software.
- Experience working in labor or with grassroots organizations in your region
- Political intelligence and judgment
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