Albany Organizer

Food & Water Watch•Albany, NY

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

Food & Water Watch is seeking an Albany-based Organizer to join their New York Organizing team. This role focuses on advocating for the protection of food, water, and climate, and involves collaboration with partner organizations, coalitions, volunteers, policymakers, and other Food & Water Watch staff. The position requires the individual to be based in or near Albany, New York. Food & Water Watch is dedicated to creating a future where everyone has access to trustworthy food, clean drinking water, and a livable climate. This mission is pursued by engaging people in critical issues at local, state, and federal levels, building momentum for change through a growing movement with the political power to influence democratic processes.

Requirements

At least 3 years of full-time organizing experience, or an equivalent combination of full-time and volunteer experience.
Demonstrated ability to develop effective organizing strategies.
Familiarity with New York politics and Capitol Region communities.
Commitment to Food & Water Watch’s core values of justice, human dignity, fair treatment, and equity.
Ability to work effectively with people of diverse racial, ethnic, class, age, gender, and sexual orientation backgrounds.
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
Excellent time management & organizational skills and ability to balance multiple projects.
Ability to work remotely using basic online programs, including email, Slack, and Google docs.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required, subject to approved religious or medical accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with coalition work
Experience canvassing or phonebanking
Experience working with or training volunteers
Familiarity with Albany politics and state legislative norms and processes
Familiarity with environmental or climate issues

Responsibilities

Represent Food & Water Watch in coalitions and in public: Participate in coalition meetings and help create joint campaigns or tactics. Speak at public events and in press interviews on behalf of the organization.
Recruit and train volunteers to build capacity: Build a strong base of volunteers in support of our local, state, and national campaigns. Develop volunteers’ skills and leadership by offering volunteer meetings, trainings, and one on one support.
Advocate for Legislation: Interface with local and state legislators to impact policy outcomes.
Develop campaign plans. Work with other staff to establish long and short term goals, strategies, and tactics to win our campaigns.
Organize campaign tactics. Plan and execute strategic tactics to meet the needs of our campaigns, including educational events, base-building drives via petitioning or canvassing, and actions directed at elected officials or earning press attention.
Write to inspire action. Develop educational materials such as factsheets, action alerts, web site content and newsletter articles on campaign issues.
Use digital tools. Become proficient in tools such as ThruText, Hubdialer, and Mobilize.
Know our issues. Maintain familiarity with Food & Water Watch’s priority issue campaigns and policy positions, and respond to information and support requests from activists, coalition members, and the media.
Build Food & Water Watch for the long haul. Participate in member recruitment and fundraising activities for Food & Water Watch.
Carry out other projects as assigned.