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Working Families Party · 2 months ago

Northern Colorado Organizer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry Level

$55K/yr - $74K/yr

1+ years exp

The Working Families Party (WFP) is a progressive organization focused on empowering the multiracial working class. They are seeking a dedicated Organizer to reach party-building goals through volunteer recruitment, community engagement, and the development of organizing strategies.

AssociationCommunitiesFood and BeveragePoliticsWellness

No H1B

Responsibilities

Reach party-building and organizing goals in an assigned region of the state through recruitment to volunteer roles, support of training events, connecting volunteers to WFP, development of regional organizing tables, and implementation of distributed organizing plans and materials

Conduct an average of 5 one-on-one conversations per week with volunteers, activists, and community leaders

Support volunteer community surveys, team communications, monthly activist community events, and other WFP events

Develop deep knowledge and analysis of the political and community landscapes in an assigned region of the state

Assist and support the development and execution of organizing strategies to help communities build political power and political skills, including but not limited to the identification and development of existing and emerging leaders and activists

Other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Community organizingPolitical outreachVoter educationBilingual communicationOrganizational skillsPassion for justiceSmart political judgmentOrganizing toolsPolitical landscapeCommunicationRelationship buildingDetail-orientedTeam player

Required

At least one year of voter education and/or community mobilization experience

Self-starter with a strong commitment to community organizing and empowerment

Strong organizational skills

Ability to build and nurture relationships with local government organizations & leaders, non-profits, unions, religious institutions, college/university student groups, and other social justice & human rights groups

A belief that organizing is about building connections and relationships, and that distributing knowledge and power is key

Excellent communication and listening skills

Access to a reliable internet connection, good phone reception, and reliable transportation

Familiarity with Colorado and/or national political landscape and progressive issues

Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills

Smart political judgment, including the ability to anticipate how friends and opponents will respond to our actions or statements

Very detail-oriented and ability to multi-task

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Professional and mature demeanor; good sense of humor; flexible team player

Passion for social and economic justice