Working Families is a progressive political organization that fights for an economy that works for all of us and a democracy in which every voice matters. We believe that our children's life chances must not be determined at birth and that America must be a nation that allows all its people to thrive. We fight to elect strong progressive advocates and advance legislation that will reduce inequality and improve the quality of life for people living in Black, Brown, undocumented, and White lower-income and working-class communities.
We are an anchor group in the new Birth to Three for All DC Coalition (B3DC), which is organizing across the District for policies and city funding that support infants, young children, and their families so they can thrive and that also work to end the inequities confronting poor children from before birth. This position's primary focus will be on organizing grassroots engagement for this campaign, but it will also support Working Families' other organizing efforts.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Build a base of grassroots activists across DC to support our issue and electoral priorities
Organize opportunities for grassroots engagement on the B3DC campaign and in movement building work
Conduct political education and training modules for members that provide them with skills and deepens their understanding of and commitment to building the Working Families Party and Working Families Organization
Build durable relationships with key leaders of allied organizations to ensure alignment around B3DC campaign goals and tactics
Participate in the development and facilitation of diverse and powerful coalition working on B3DC and other legislative campaigns
Support the drafting and implementation of campaign plans for specific projects
Conduct outreach to parents and other caretakers, low-wage workers, faith and community leaders, small business owners, and allied advocates who will become spokespeople for our campaigns
Participate in the development of compelling narratives around our campaigns and ensure all actions and messaging reinforce our brand and values
Sign up active members as monthly sustainers and play a key leadership role in designing, implementing, and executing work around aggressive fundraising goals
Work to build membership capacity and political power with close allies across grassroots organizations, social movement groups, and independent political organizations
Requirements:
At least two years of experience in community organizing, union organizing, issue advocacy, or electoral campaign work that engages the public
Experience in developing a grassroots membership base and executing field programs
Proven skills in working and communicating with diverse communities, especially with working class and poor communities of color
A commitment to a progressive vision of racial, social, and economic justice and deep understanding of how these intersect
The ability to communicate in plain language about sometimes complex policies and legislative initiatives
The ability to plan and manage complex projects and meet deadlines
The ability to communicate and work effectively within a team and in partnership with other organizations
The ability to be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
The drive to try innovative tactics and experiment with new forms of organizing
Experience in developing and carrying out aggressive fundraising campaigns and meeting ambitious, high-dollar goals
Preferred, but not required:
Familiarity with early childhood development issues, either through lived experience or an understanding of policy
Working knowledge of, or hunger to learn, Action Network, Voter Activation Network, Hustle, and similar digital organizing platforms
The ability to read, write, and speak Spanish
Experience in large-scale coordinated actions that have strategic impact
The ability to be comfortable working with press, as well as with social media and email communications
A driver's license and the ability to travel
Benefits and Salary:
The salary range for this position is $50,000-60,000 annually and is commensurate based on experience. A competitive benefits package includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance and matching contributions into a 401(k) retirement plan, plus paid holidays, vacation, and sick time. Opportunities for advancement, travel, and additional training are available.
The Working Families Party and the Working Families Organization are equal opportunity employers with a commitment to economic and social justice. Women, people of color, LGBTQ people, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
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