Clark County Regional Organizer
About The Position
OneAmerica seeks a Clark County Regional Organizer to develop and manage a regional chapter of OneAmerica and OneAmerica Votes. The organizer will build relationships with immigrants and other community members, develop directly impacted leaders, and lead organizing strategy and implementation in Clark County and the region. The role advances immigrant and refugee political power through year-round canvassing, local events, chapter meetings, issue campaigns, civic engagement, and electoral work. The organizer will mentor and train community leaders, support the development of a strong and action-oriented Clark County Chapter, and connect local work with OneAmerica’s broader campaigns and organizational strategy. The position represents OneAmerica in the community and collaborates with partner organizations, chapter members, and staff. This is a hybrid position based in Vancouver, Washington, requiring the employee to live in or near Clark County and work in person at the Vancouver office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The role involves regular computer work, frequent phone and video meetings, and travel within Washington State, particularly to Olympia during the legislative session. Occasional national travel is also expected.
Requirements
- Passion for building and nurturing community leadership, demonstrated through 3–4 years of experience doing community-based work.
- High degree of personal accountability and ownership, with an entrepreneurial approach suited to a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with tablet and smartphone technology and ability to explain technology accessibly to people with limited digital literacy.
- Access to a reliable vehicle and a valid Washington State driver’s license.
- Willingness to travel throughout Washington State and nationally on occasion.
- Skilled communication abilities to train on organizing principles and techniques with Emerging Bilingual/English Learner populations.
- Ability to self-manage, meet critical deadlines, and demonstrate personal accountability.
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in Spanish or conversational Spanish.
- 1–2 years of electoral organizing experience, particularly leading and managing voter contact and registration campaigns.
- Strong written and verbal communication, active listening, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience building a culture of shared leadership and developing leaders formally and informally.
- Strong analysis of relational dynamics and anti-racism, with a commitment to building power in immigrant and refugee communities through relationship-led work.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage the Clark County regional chapters of OneAmerica and OneAmerica Votes.
- Build authentic relationships with immigrants and other community members across race, class, and identity, and cultivate existing member relationships through mentorship and leadership development.
- Host and run phone and door-to-door canvasses to expand the base of supporters in Clark County.
- Mentor community leaders and support the development of a well-functioning, action-oriented Clark County Chapter.
- Integrate community members into the Vancouver Chapter and broader campaigns through events, communications and messaging strategies, direct actions, and follow-up.
- Implement leadership development and advocacy trainings and support the design and refinement of OneAmerica’s training and leadership curriculum.
- Coordinate regional work with organizational and coalition members.
- Research issues and campaigns in response to emerging issues and leaders’ interests, advancing broader organizing goals and immigrant and refugee political power.
- Build a base of working-class, BIPOC, youth, and immigrant voters through year-round voter contact, education, and registration.
- Prepare and engage leaders in OneAmerica Votes’ endorsement process and other electoral activities.
- Develop an analysis of local electoral opportunities each election cycle in collaboration with the Chapter and Field Manager.
- Identify, recruit, and support local leaders seeking public office or other leadership roles in government.
- Attend staff and member meetings and OneAmerica and OneAmerica Votes events.
- Support relationships with community organizations and collaborate on appropriate campaigns and organizing efforts.
- Represent OneAmerica at public events, gatherings, and Lobby Days.
- Track and manage data and leadership growth across the Clark County Chapter.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as long-term disability coverage; OneAmerica pays 90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums and covers basic life insurance and long-term disability in full.
- Twenty weeks of paid family and medical leave.
- Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options.
- Cell phone and transportation stipends.
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 4% employer match.
- Five weeks of PTO in years 0–3, six weeks in years 4–6, and seven weeks after seven years of service.
- Eight additional hours of annual PTO to celebrate staff birthdays.
- Three months of paid sabbatical after every five years of service.
- Meeting-free Fridays and Summer-free Fridays, including three-day weekends for two months during the summer.
- Cost-of-living and annual merit-based raises.
- Professional development and employee growth investments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
