*Ashe/Watauga County Field Organizer

About the role

This role will organize in Watauga and Ashe Counties.

Responsibilities

• Build a rural, multiracial, working-class base of supporters
• Implement and lead Down Home’s 2026 Field Program
• Represent and embody Down Home’s mission and values

Requirements

• Organizer mindset: Committed to grassroots organizing and is grounded in the importance of building a multiracial movement.
• Willingness to learn: Be willing to learn and/ or adjust organizing techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills: Be able to build relationships with community members and leaders.
• Team player: Be able to contribute to a growing and fast-paced team.
• Independent worker: Be able to manage multiple projects at one time.
• Mission alignment: Committed to the vision of a powerful, inclusive, rural, multiracial, working-class movement-building as a path towards liberation for all people.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an organizer or a grassroots leader is preferred but not required.

Skills

• Committed to grassroots organizing and is grounded in the importance of building a multiracial movement.
• Willing to take chances, solve problems creatively and independently.
• A determination to succeed and build power.
• Be willing to learn and/ or adjust organizing techniques.
• Be able to receive coaching from managers and effectively integrate their advice into your work areas.
• Listen to community members and leaders to better understand their communities and ensure that the program is as effective as possible at the local level.
• Be able to build relationships with community members and leaders.
• Have deep conversations built around self-interest.
• Be disciplined in accountability and follow-up conversations.
• Be able to manage relationships between members and volunteers.
• Resolve conflict and find consensus when necessary.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment where work areas are expected to change frequently.

Benefits

• Best-in-class health coverage
• Retirement
• Sick, vacation, and other benefits

Pay

The candidate’s level of experience determines compensation for this full-time staff position and ranges between $63,550 - $74,740.95 annually.

Schedule

Some irregular hours are required, including nights and weekends. Location is flexible within North Carolina.