Senior Organizer, Massachusetts

Responsibilities

• Grow, diversify, and engage supporters
• Draft plans for and implement engaging, nonpartisan education and outreach activities to expand awareness of our work
• Present on behalf of Common Cause at coalition meetings and other events
• Support the planning and facilitation of coalition meetings and events
• Proactively build and maintain relationships with community partners and members
• Collaborate with coalition partners to coordinate grassroots actions and advance campaigns
• Draft compelling communications for state-level campaigns in collaboration with teammates
• Coverage communications on social media, websites, and email to ensure messaging aligns with our brand and values
• Aid in media relations efforts, including contributing to press materials and supporting media outreach strategies
• Engage members through digital communications (email, social media, etc.)
• Collaborate with other state staff to coordinate and manage projects and tasks within the election protection program
• Recruit, train, coordinate and mentor interns and volunteers to support our work
• Support our research, policy and advocacy work
• Support research and advocacy efforts on democracy issues
• Monitor legislative developments and identify trends and opportunities on our core issues at the state, county, and municipal levels
• Track bills relevant to our issue areas during legislative session
• Draft and coordinate resources to support public comment and testimony on key legislation
• Execute advocacy and lobbying strategies
• Support fundraising and advisory board management
• Aid in administrative tasks for the state advisory board, including meeting coordination, logistics, and preparation of materials

Requirements

• A strong commitment to Common Cause’s nonpartisan mission and to advancing civil rights through our pro-democracy agenda
• A commitment to equity in the goals of your work and in how you work with others
• Openness to feedback and awareness of your own strengths and areas for growth
• Ability to build relationships and credibility with multiple stakeholders with diverse interests, and a track record of working collaboratively with others
• Ability to meet deadlines for multiple projects at once, with attention to detail, and a resourceful approach to solving problems
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with office productivity tools including Microsoft Office, Slack, and Zoom

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of and strong interest in current statewide democracy issues, specifically voting rights, with a demonstrated interest in the unique aspects of Massachusetts’s political dynamic
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively about Election Day Registration in Massachusetts
• Demonstrated interest in public interest advocacy campaigns and mobilization efforts
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Skills

• Ability to work in-person in various locations around the state up to three days per week

Benefits

This is a full-time, temporary role reporting to the State Director, Massachusetts; this role is based in Massachusetts, with an expectation to travel around the state at least three days per week.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000 annually.

Schedule

The role starts September 1, 2026 and will end on November 24, 2026.