Lead Organizer

Position Responsibilities

• Organize and collaborate in the design and implementation of trainings for community organizers.
• Support in creating tracks of professional development for each team members.
• Prepare weekly reports of goals/progression on projects.
• Supervise field organizing team members during electoral cycles; support team mates and members in direct and grassroots lobbying.
• Conduct daily team debriefs by creating a safe space to share feedback and incorporate shared learning.
• Canvass with the team at least 2 shifts per week and cover shifts as needed when a team member misses work.
• Absorb team members during canvassing time as needed.
• Represent PCVU’s purpose and values in all spaces while encouraging other team members to do the same.
• Assist with developing and implementing the yearly field plan to engage community members.
• Co-create organizing field program plans.
• Create and plan identified outreach audiences in the voter database, cut turf, distribute lists, and ensure Community Engagement Organizers have the field supplies needed to canvass.
• Engage in a range of preferred communication methods/styles with people.
• Provide trauma-informed care with a harm reduction lens to assist community members in successful navigation of voting processes and member recruitment.
• Collaborate on the creation, distribution, and translation of culturally-relevant voter engagement and education materials.
• Prioritize relationship building and grassroots organizing.
• Track community contacts to meet reporting requirements of program activities.
• Collaborate with Community Partners in creating awareness about engagement efforts.
• Aid in developing messaging for program activities.
• Create new partnerships and collaborations among various community groups.
• Help maintain script and survey responses for reporting requirements.
• Shape and plan community engagement strategies and activities.
• Model organizational culture of learning, growth, and evolution.
• Assist when advised to advocate for policies on the local, state, and federal levels.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in community organizing, door-to-door canvassing, campaign field operations, or campaign management.
• Ability to speak a second language (Spanish, Laotian, Thai, Mandarin, Vietnamese).
• Experience with the Voter Action Network (VAN) and MiniVAN.
• Previous experience with creating and assisting in meetings or planning events.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A willingness to learn and lead by example.
• Able to accept praise, critical feedback, and seek evaluation.

Working Conditions

The working environment as the Lead Organizer will be a mix of indoor and outdoor, physical, and stationary work. The Lead Organizer will work with the Community Engagement Organizers and will need to have a vehicle or reliable transportation to fulfill required job responsibilities. If using a personal vehicle, State law requires the owners/operator to have a current Driver’s license and auto insurance.

About the Role

Lead Organizer will be a valued member of the PCVU Team and report to the Organizing Director. This position will work on average 40 hours per week within the pay range of $25-28 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

PCVU is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We understand that excellent candidates do not always fit all of the requested criteria in our job descriptions. If you are passionate about our purpose and willing to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

After 90 days, PCVU offers medical/vision and dental insurance to employees (and their families), 401k retirement plan, and up to 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Depending on FTE, employees will receive up to 6.7 hours of vacation and up to 4.3 hours of sick leave every month.

Skills

Experience in community organizing, door-to-door canvassing, campaign field operations, or campaign management.

Pay

This position will work on average 40 hours per week within the pay range of $25-28 per hour depending on experience.

Schedule

The working environment as the Lead Organizer will be a mix of indoor and outdoor, physical, and stationary work. The Lead Organizer will work with the Community Engagement Organizers and will need to have a vehicle or reliable transportation to fulfill required job responsibilities. If using a personal vehicle, State law requires the owners/operator to have a current Driver’s license and auto insurance.