[jobsthatareLEFT] Working Families Party - Organizer - Milwaukee, WI

June 9, 2017

[jobsthatareLEFT] Working Families Party - Organizer - Milwaukee, WI

Wisconsin Working Families Party


The Wisconsin Working Families Party is a progressive independent political organization that fights for social, economic, and racial justice—and wins.

Formed by grassroots activists, labor unions, and community organizations, our aim is to advance bold policy goals that support dignity and justice for the working class and a brighter future for Wisconsin. A future where the economy works for everyone, not just the wealthy and well-connected. One where politicians are accountable to working people, instead of Wall Street lobbyists and corporate CEOs. One where all of us, no matter where we come from, can find a good job, get healthcare when we need it, afford a home, send our kids to good schools, and have a secure retirement.

The Wisconsin Working Families Party combines issue advocacy campaigns with year-round electoral engagement to win ground breaking policies and elect strong progressive champions.


Wisconsin Organizer


Working Families is searching for a Wisconsin Organizer who can engage, mobilize and activate WFP members, allies and activists to advance the Wisconsin Working Families Party's strategic goals.


Primary Responsibilities

  • Build grassroots support for WI WFP legislative, political and electoral campaigns, including organizing and managing canvass operations, including through engagement with affiliated organizations to build and support the Working Families base within their membership.

  • Build a base of diverse activists and leaders and maintain relationships with community, elected, faith, labor and grassroots allies.

  • Mobilize and activate WFP members, allies and activists for events organized by the WI WFP or its partners, including the coordination of WI WFP resistance efforts.

  • Work with the WFP communications team on press, social media and member communications to develop compelling narratives around our campaigns and ensure all actions and messaging reinforce our brand and values.

  • Manage party building efforts including recruiting members, building and supporting local branches, organizing sustainer events and cultivating small donors.

  • Work with the State Director and Political Director on strategic goals and in support of WI WFP legislative, issue and electoral activities throughout Southeastern Wisconsin, and report on that work effectively to the State Director on a weekly basis.

  • Support WI WFP endorsed candidates and campaigns.

 Requirements

  • A sincere passion and commitment to social, economic, and racial justice and building power for working people, with an understanding of how a political strategy matters along these lines.

  • The ability to mobilize individuals through verbal and written communications with exceptional skill, judgment, and political sensibility.

  • Preferred: three to five years' experience in labor, community, political or faith-based organizing.

  • Highly preferred: experience working on electoral campaigns.

  • We are a small organization working within a project-based environment. Strong personal time management skills, organization skills, and the ability to work under pressure is required.

  • Knowledge of the political and legislative system in the City and County of Milwaukee is preferred.

  • A willingness to learn, the ability to work hard with irregular hours, and the ability to work independently with guidance as well as within a team.

  • Proven organizing ability, and effectiveness engaging potential activists, supporters, institutional leaders and current and prospective elected officials.

  • Driver's license, automobile insurance, and willingness for regular in-state travel.


Salary: Salary for this position is commensurate with experience.  A competitive benefits package includes health, dental, vision, and life insurances, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid holidays, and generous vacation and sick time. Opportunities for advancement, travel, and additional training are available.


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The Working Families Party and the Working Families Organization are equal opportunity employers with a commitment to social justice. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community and other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

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