Elections and Organizing Director
WFP is building a national party of the left. We're investing in building the base our country needs. WFP Organizers are part of a cadre of skilled organizers that help us build membership and elect transformative leaders to office.
To apply, visit our jobs site.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead development and implementation of a strong, multi-county electoral program that builds and engages 200+ volunteers in various electoral tactics including but not limited to texting and phone banking to elect WFP candidates to office and build the membership of the party
- Maintain a schedule of 12-24 relational meetings each week with current and potential members, allies, partners, constituency/community leaders, candidates, electeds and their staff, donors, foundations, and other stakeholders to expand the Working Families Party's base of support, build teams of local leaders, and identify new opportunities to act
- Help set organizational priorities such that they help build the supporter and member base of the party in consultation with other state staff, Regional Director, National Organizing Director, state committee, and key individual members. The Southeast region is focused on building a base of womxn of color, gender non-conforming, LGBTQI+ and people of color. Experience working in the south and with these communities is preferred.
- Initiate electoral and base building tactics including membership meetings, trainings, mass meetings/convenings, lit drops/door knocks, text parties, house parties, etc. that gather supporters and members, help elect WFP candidates, and build the party. Build a team of local leaders that ensure all gatherings have strong attendance (benchmarks to be assigned) and utilize a WFP 2.0 culture grounded in creating radically welcoming and engaging spaces
- Lead the process of setting recruitment and development goals for supporters, members, and leaders. The process should be done in conjunction with local leaders and organizing staff
- Help recruit, develop, and staff the state committee to guide the organization's electoral and issue campaign priorities and align it with a WFP 2.0 model
- Ensure tracking of supporters and members and their leadership development in CRM/database and builds a team of members capable of this
- Initiate supporter and member involvement and ultimately leadership of endorsement processes and organizational decision making
- Work day to day with key leaders (institutional leaders and rank and file, individual supporters and members, and movement leaders) teaching, coaching, mentoring, and training them, and helping build their commitment to the party
- Ensure implementation of traditional and new media strategies
- Spot talent and recruits staff. Also, supervises, mentors, and trains trainee, associate, and organizing staff as assigned
- Assist with the ongoing work of fundraising including but not limited to raising money from membership, individual donors, institutional contributions, and national and local grants
- Drive the political and ideological development of themself and any staff they supervise
Skills and Qualifications
- Six to eight years of previous organizing and electoral experience. Electoral organizing in a lead role required as well as management experience and organizing experience in communities of color
- Ability to track policy during legislative sessions, connect issues to an electoral strategy, and manage an electoral coalition of partners and allies
- A driver's license and car or be willing to purchase or lease a car
- Experienced in digital campaigning including email, social media, predictive dialers, broadcast and peer-to-peer SMS with a political campaign or organization
- Excellent listening and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work independently and be accountable to your team in a remote, entrepreneurial work environment
- Proficiency using constituent relationship management systems and VAN
- Pre-existing commitment to progressive politics or community issues
Compensation
$65,000 - $75,000 depending on experience and will be adjusted based on an internal equitable scale that takes into consideration years of experience, geographic location, and final job description. We also offer a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance and matching contributions into a 401(k) retirement plan, plus paid holidays, unlimited vacation days, and sick time. Opportunities for advancement, travel, and additional training are available.
To apply, visit our jobs site.
About Working Families
The Working Families Party is a progressive grassroots political party. We are building a multiracial, feminist movement of working people to transform America into a country that works for the many, not just the wealthy few. We recruit, train, and support transformational candidates up and down the ballot — and run them to win.
The WFP is made up of our individual members across the country, along with our partners in unions, community organizations and social movements.
Working Families is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to economic and social justice. Women, people of color, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to apply for or perform the essential functions of the job should contact us at jobs@workingfamilies.org with the subject line "Application Accommodation" to request such an accommodation.
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