Campaign Organizer
About the role
The Outreach Team is the national engine of campaigners and organizers powering the movement to fight back. With an on-the-ground presence in communities all across the country, our world-class team runs high-impact civic engagement campaigns to build a future that's fairer, healthier, safer, and more peaceful for everyone. We are a premier national field firm that partners with organizations working to solve some of the biggest problems facing our society, from protecting human rights to fighting climate change, and helps them build the resources they need to make an impact.
Responsibilities
- Campus and Community Organizer:
- Recruit and Train Volunteer Leaders
- Identify and recruit new volunteers via calls and text, community outreach, digital outreach, and more for supporter list building
- Maintain detailed supporter and volunteer tracking to ensure strong follow-up and retention
- Recruit supporters and volunteers into meaningful campaign action, such as door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, text banking, and more
- Train volunteers through grassroots organizing skill sessions
- Track and report voter engagement metrics to inform strategic adjustments
- Community Engagement and Events:
- Build relationships with local organizations, community leaders, and advocacy groups to expand the campaign’s reach
- Represent the campaign in community spaces and uplift partner organizations
- Plan and execute campaign activities that build awareness and engagement, such as town halls, rallies, and meet-and-greets with the candidate
- Drive turnout to campaign events and actions
- Digital Outreach and Data Management:
- Activate social media supporters to amplify campaign messages
- Use peer-to-peer texting tools and relational organizing platforms
- Send timely email campaigns to recruit participants and promote events
- Track all outreach efforts and report progress through daily numbers and weekly reports
Requirements
Must-Haves:
- A deep commitment to equity and justice is non-negotiable
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills in fast-paced environments
- Clear and effective communication abilities, both written and spoken
- Comfort using campaign tools like VAN, Hustle, Impactiv, and Mailchimp
- Demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to motivate, grow, and manage a team
- Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed, and field leadership roles demand the ability to work long hours while maintaining extreme attention to detail and instilling that quality in others
- A self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills and a strong passion for community organizing and fostering civic engagement
Qualifications
Nice-to-Haves:
- Prior experience on issue or electoral campaigns
- Background in event planning, community organizing, or managing paid employees
- Experience working with volunteers, especially in student or grassroots contexts
- Familiarity with Google Suite, data tracking tools, VAN, and MiniVAN
- Experience working in underserved or marginalized communities
- Facilitation experience
- Local knowledge of North Carolina communities
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits:
- The full-time salary range is $1,352 - $1,460, commensurate with experience
- Benefits include unlimited paid vacation with approval and sick leave, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, and a monthly cell phone stipend
- At the end of the campaign, there may be opportunities for advancement and bonuses
Equity and Inclusion
We believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace makes us stronger and better at what we do. We are a people-powered enterprise, and our campaigns are effective because we hire diverse teams of talented people, invest in our staff, and treat them well. We strongly encourage people of color, women, LGBTQIA+ folks, people with disabilities, people with previous felony convictions, and individuals from underrepresented communities to apply. Our leadership team reflects our values and the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we acknowledge limitations in some application platforms' gender options while actively working to improve inclusivity.
Application
To Apply: Visit https://theoutreachteam.applytojob.com/apply