SUMMARY:
NextGen America is seeking a dynamic and creative political professional to join our youth organizing program, that will engage young people in local and national fights to prevent climate disaster and promote prosperity for all Americans. This role will be focused on managing a team of organizers in Iowa as part of this ambitious effort.
In Iowa, this program will focus on organizing young people in targeted cities, regions, and campuses to be more politically active. Our work will engage young voters in the state legislative process, in actions to hold federal and local office-holders accountable, in voter registration efforts, and build towards a massive 2018 electoral program. Our 2018 electoral program will include traditional electoral organizing tactics such as door knocking, phone banking, peer-to-peer text banking, and more.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee a statewide campus voter engagement program on campuses that will train part-time student fellows to organize their campus around progressive issues and in electoral campaigns
- Manage an Organizing Manager who oversees your team of regional organizers in key cities around the state, to organize and engage young voters around progressive issues and in electoral campaigns
- Work with national staff team (based in San Francisco) on hiring, communications, organizing, and digital efforts in Iowa
- Set field metrics and hold organizing team accountable for those goals; ensure timely and accurate data and field reporting from organizers
- Provide input regarding local and state issues and campaigns for opportunities to engage in
- Manage your team to execute campaign plans and effective organizing tactics including traditional grassroots voter contact coupled with creative earned media actions
- Develop and maintain relationships with young activists around the state, and identify opportunities to partner
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- 2+ years of field organizing and managing field staff, with at least 1 cycle
- Very well organized; excellent written, verbal and presentation communications skills
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and outside organizations and be able to multi-task without sacrificing quality of work
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to foster a cooperative, team-oriented work environment
- Experience working with VAN or Votebuilder is required. EveryAction experience a plus
BONUS POINTS:
- Experience with both issue and electoral organizing
- Experience organizing in communities of color and prior training in anti-oppression, equity and inclusion organizing
- Experience working on youth organizing programs
COMPENSATION:
NextGen America offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a very comprehensive benefits package.
ABOUT NEXTGEN AMERICA:
NextGen America acts politically to prevent climate disaster, promote prosperity, and protect the fundamental rights of every American.
Since our founding as NextGen Climate in 2013, we've worked to fight climate change by advancing the transition to a clean energy economy. We've supported candidates who support climate action. We've fought to halt the Keystone XL pipeline and registered more than 1 million voters nationwide.
Now, the same values that drive our work on climate are under unprecedented attack from all directions.
We're proud to step up the fight for immigrant rights, affordable health care, prosperity, and equality.
NextGen America is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.
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