Job description below.
Thank you.
Paul Kawika Martin (he/him/his)
Senior Director, Policy and Political Affairs
Peace Action (formerly SANE/Freeze)
+1 (951) 217-7285 cell
pmartin@peace-action.org
@PaulKawika
http://www.PeaceAction.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulkawikamartin
Peace Action is immediately hiring temporary, full-time electoral organizer(s) to work virtually from home on several of our endorsed candidates' races in NC, TX, NY, GA, etc. for the final four to six weeks leading up to and possibly past election day. Full list of candidates can be found here: https://www.peaceaction.org/endorsements/.
The position pays $650/week as a consultant and may include some expenses. Duration of weeks on a campaign may be negotiable, minimum commitment is three weeks. This is a great opportunity to make an impact on the upcoming elections, help advance the goals of the peace movement, and get your foot in the door of campaign work.
Campaign organizers can expect to participate in online GOTV (Get Out The Vote) efforts. Applicants should be in alignment with Peace Action's mission and willing to work long hours, possibly nights and weekends doing non-glamourous work with a positive, professional attitude.
A computer, a phone and a location that allows you to use Zoom and be on conference calls in a professional environment is required.
Peace Action's Mission Statement:
Peace Action Advocated for a foreign policy that embodies the best values of the American people. By mobilizing diverse constituencies through grassroots action we work to:
- Achieve a world free of nuclear weapons in the future while stopping the development, testing, spread and use of those weapons today;
- Promote resolution of international conflicts through cooperation and diplomacy;
- Advance national spending priorities that meet the nation's real security and domestic needs;
- Protect human rights around the world by controlling the global trade in lethal weapons;
Ensure no one is denied the opportunity to participate in making decisions that affect the common good.
Interested applicants should e-mail their resume, phone number, and a short cover letter ASAP to: ldragnev@peaceaction.org with the subject line Virtual Electoral Organizer.
Women, People of Color, and LGBTQ+ people are strongly encouraged to apply.