2017-18 Community Organizers - HOUSTON, ATLANTA, BALTIMORE
Rio Strategies:
Rio Strategies is New Mexico's largest full-service Democratic political consulting firm. Our client list includes advocacy organizations, as well as federal, statewide, and local candidates. Rio Strategies is looking for passionate, determined, and dynamic campaign staff to join our team.
Position Summary:
Community Organizers will be responsible for assisting the efforts of education advocacy campaigns in Baltimore, Atlanta and Houston during the 2017 election cycle. Organizers will develop and execute a cohesive legislative and issue advocacy strategy aimed at achieving equitable school funding policies by leading a coalition of nonprofits, community leaders, and state and local elected officials. We are looking for an energetic, forward thinking, pragmatic person who is excited to be a part of a movement for real social change and who wants to be part of a team that fights and wins for kids and their communities.
Position locations: Houston, TX * Atlanta, GA * Baltimore, MD
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Organize photoshoots, political meetings, etc. when staff comes in for site visits
Political powermap and hold at least 5 weekly one-on-ones with key community stakeholders
Recruit a volunteer network of education activists willing to knock doors, make phone calls, and attend actions in support of education policies
Coordinate the efforts of a broad coalition of nonprofits, community leaders, and elected officials
Organize and execute earned media actions
Develop a surrogate and validator rapid response team
Create original social media and website content
Provide detailed and accurate weekly updates to the management team
Qualifications:
Political experience in desired position location
Experience in campaign management or coordinated campaign efforts
At least 2 years of political engagement experience
Commitment to educational equity
Experience working in and with communities of color
Knowledge of NGP/VAN and/or similar tools
Benefits and Salary:
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