BlockPower Fellow: Community Voting Organizer
Pay: $6,000 - $10,000 per month
Location: Remote
Status: Temporary, starts immediately, through Election Day
Who we are
In the 2016 presidential election, more than three million Black people in six key states were eligible to vote but didn't. If even one out of three of those eligible-but-nonvoting Black people had voted, America would have a different President, Senate, and Supreme Court.
BlockPower was founded to increase Black voter turnout and civic engagement in this election cycle and beyond. It is powered by a platform that makes grassroots get-out-the-vote efforts more efficient, effective, and safe by enabling contactless voter engagement and using data to guide outreach. The platform assists in recruiting, training, and paying Black micro-organizers (Ambassadors) to identify, motivate, and empower Black non-voters (Triplers) they already know. We have partnered with the New Georgia Project (one of Stacey Abrams' groups), Black Leaders Organizing for Communities in Milwaukee, and Color of Change in Florida and are supporting efforts in North Carolina and Arizona to invest directly in Black communities and amplify Black voices.
By focusing relational voter engagement efforts in these three key states using the BlockPower model and platform, we can change the course of the 2020 general election to ensure a more just, equitable, and progressive future.
Join us!
Are you passionate about making a difference in this election?
With just two months until the 2020 general election, we are seeking a committed, Full-Time Community Voting Organizer who will lead the charge on recruiting BlockPower Ambassadors and creating a positive, supportive, and inclusive Ambassador community.
The Community Voting Organizer is an entrepreneurial self-starter and problem-solver who enjoys tackling big challenges and will be a critical addition to this volunteer-led initiative.
The position requires prior campaign experience and willingness to work closely and collaboratively with other volunteers.
Does this sound like you? Read on.
Your contribution
Ambassador Onboarding - As new Ambassadors are recruited to BlockPower, the Community Voting Organizer will screen and onboard them to ensure understanding of the model, their roles, and how to be a successful Ambassador.
Ambassador Support - The Community Voting Organizer will support Ambassadors through their journey of using the BlockPower platform, including: recruiting and signing on Vote Triplers, identifying and providing necessary support materials, completing regular check-ins with Ambassadors to track progress, and troubleshooting if needed.
Tripler Upgrading - The Community Voting Organizer will support growing the Ambassador base by upgrading Vote Triplers to Ambassadors.
Ambassador Community - The Community Voting Organizer will design and cultivate a cohesive, supportive, and inclusive community of Ambassadors who feel connected to each other and to the impact they are having in their communities.
Other Community Voting Organizer duties as needed.
What are we looking for?
The candidate we bring onboard will:
Have a Passion for Empowering of Black Communities: You have a strong commitment to Black voter engagement.
Be Committed: You are dedicated to achieving project objectives and can commit to working 40 hours/week through November 3rd.
Have a Passion for Voting: You believe that every person has not only the right to vote but that it is also every person's civic duty. You believe that every person's vote counts.
Be Entrepreneurial: You can navigate your role in a fast-paced remote working environment with minimal direction and can think critically. You look for opportunities to contribute and don't hesitate to jump in. You're willing to develop your skills, to try new things, and to learn by doing.
Be Collaborative: You can work independently and can also effectively communicate across diverse teams, organizations, and contexts. You thrive on helping your coworkers learn, grow, and build their skills.
The basics
Experience:
Experience working as an organizer on a prior campaign or with a voting advocacy organization
Experience with knowledge management and researching and developing support materials
Experience facilitating large webinars, workshops, and trainings
Skills:
Ability to connect with, support, and influence BlockPower Ambassadors.
Strong organizational skills to coordinate appointments with Ambassadors and the Ambassador community. Other skills include attention to detail and the ability to manage projects and build and execute work plans.
Exceptional interpersonal communication skills on- and off-line.
Ability to be or become fluent in the suite of Google products, including Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Meet, and Google Chat.
Availability
Ability to work on Eastern Time
Application
If you are interested in applying for this position, please fill out this Application Form. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Point of contact: Karthik Balasubramanian, BlockPower Co-Founder, 850-792-5625
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