EMPLOYER:
Common Cause
805 Fifteenth Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20005
www.commoncause.org
DEPARTMENT: State Operations
POSITION AVAILABLE: Senior Organizer (Position located in Michigan)
REPORTS TO: Vice President of Campaigns and Strategic Partnerships
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Common Cause is seeking an accomplished, strategic, campaign organizer to lead our efforts to build a stronger, multiracial base throughout the state of Michigan that will build on our victories and achieving justice by holding power accountable. Michigan's current crisis in democracy presents a major opportunity to mobilize the community to pass major government and democracy and ethics reforms that returns power to the people.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary staff responsibility for mobilizing and activating Common Cause/Michigan's grassroots members in local, state, and federal advocacy efforts; Develop and implement organizing strategies to build support for the Common Cause agenda; Likely tactics include petition and letter-writing drives, coalition-building, news conferences, email, social networking and on-line campaigns, as well as grassroots lobbying; Strategic coalition support, organize members and educate the public and elected officials on issues; Develop and write public outreach materials including factsheets, action alerts, presentations and online updates; Candidate must have own transportation and be willing to travel both in Michigan and nationally with members; Recruit and develop leadership of grassroots members, especially youth and people living in low-income communities and communities of color; Draft and deliver testimony at the legislature, and train CC leaders to testify, conduct visits with elected representatives and organize press conferences.
QUALIFICATIONS: 5-7 years of experience in community organizing working with low income and communities of color; Track record of success in building coalitions in pursuit of a shared agenda to achieve concrete results; Experience in running field campaigns and ballot initiatives; Ability to build and cultivate relationships with people and organizations of various orientations and backgrounds; Flexible, creative, problem solver; A demonstrated passion for social justice and reform issues; Bachelor's degree or equivalent; Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; Excellent interpersonal communication and public speaking skills and the ability to motivate people to act; Demonstrated ability for clear, concise and persuasive writing; Ability to work independently, initiate projects and work with minimal supervision; Familiarity with, and skill in, online advocacy and social media campaigning; Knowledge of state legislative and government processes, reform issues helpful; Flexibility to work nights and weekends and travel extensively
TO APPLY: Please submit resume, cover letter and salary requirements to Director of Human Resources at hr@commoncause.org and include SENIOR ORGANIZER-MICHIGAN in the subject line; or fax to 202.355.7546. No phone calls please. Applicants are encouraged to respond as soon as possible.
ABOUT COMMON CAUSE:
Common Cause is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to restoring core values of American Democracy, reinventing an open, honest, and accountable government that works for the public interest, and empowering ordinary people to make their voices heard.
Founded 45 years ago, Common Cause has 400,000 members and supporters, and chapters in 35 states around the country. At the national and state level, Common Cause is actively engaged in defending and advancing the core values of our democracy, which include politics not dominated by money, full access to voting and fair elections, economic opportunity for all, an ethical and accountable government, and an open and democratic media. More information can be found at: www.commoncause.org.
Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, party or political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any illegal or prohibited factor.
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