Bozeman Campus Organizer

Forward Montana • Bozeman, MT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Forward Montana is seeking a temporary, full-time campus organizer to support our grassroots campaigns to make direct change. In addition to voter engagement and field efforts, the organizer will be responsible for hitting metrics and processing voter registration. The ideal candidate is someone who understands the power of the youth vote. When young people turn out to vote, our policies reflect the values of our generation! Applicants should have a passion for making change and working on a breadth of civic and political projects that support FMT’s mission and vision. Applicants should be comfortable in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to stay flexible with an eye toward new opportunities. All staff at Forward Montana are expected to participate in field efforts during election season (like making phone calls and knocking on doors). Forward Montana, founded in 2004, is the state's largest youth-led, youth-focused civic engagement organization. We strive to transform government and communities to be just, sustainable, and equitable while working toward a future where Montana celebrates and reflects the diversity of our generation. We support young people to build power with and for each other to create lasting change.

Requirements

• Drive to achieve results across field & mobilization programs: You have a track record of accomplishing ambitious goals and getting results even when there are obstacles.
• Actively Anti-Predjudice: You are committed to actively contributing to a more equitable and inclusive FMT by participating in conversations around diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice with fellows, members, and within the staff.
• You recognize how your own identities show up in the work and welcome, reflect on, and act on feedback with an eye toward continuous learning about race, ability, and other lines of difference.
• Creativity & Innovation: You are creative & innovative when implementing programs for Bozeman.
• You’re flexible, adaptable, and willing to try new things.
• You’re not afraid to talk to strangers, can conduct fieldwork for up to 8 hours at a time, hand out stickers that say ‘Give a Shit’, and are committed to finding ways to make new connections.
• Flexibility & Adaptability: You are able to shift quickly to meet the needs of the ever-changing political world, and work to implement the changes.
• You have a history of going with the flow and being able to adapt quickly to change.
• Must have access to reliable transportation (a valid driver’s license is required).
• Comfortable being managed and building relationships with our statewide team remotely.

Nice To Haves

• Experience, either professional or voluntary, with fieldwork is not required, but experience is always a plus!
• Familiarity with the local community and existing relationships with youth, student groups, and organizations is always appreciated - especially on local college campuses.

Responsibilities

• Organize outreach efforts to gather and promote voter registration that reaches our target constituency: Montanans ages 18-34, primarily on college campuses.
• Conduct field shifts for voter turnout and to collect voter registration for up to 8 hours at a time including door-to-door and field canvassing, tabling, and giving presentations in classrooms, in the community, and to student groups.
• Train volunteers and keep an organized field schedule.
• Create and manage Forward Montana’s Montana State University Student Group.
• Conduct quality control and data entry of all collected voter registration forms.
• Keep forms organized and turn in all forms to the appropriate county elections offices.
• Build & foster relationships with community members and/or peers primarily on college campuses, including 1:1’s, running a student group and more.
• Participate in field efforts during election season (like making phone calls and knocking on doors).

Benefits

• 100% Employer covered health insurance
• basic life insurance
• employee assistance program
• Opt-in Employee paid dental, vision, accident, and term life insurance
• Monthly technology and wellness reimbursements
• Professional development funds
• Generous paid time off policy through which staff accrue 4 weeks of annual leave per year
• paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed