Electoral Justice Fellow

Working Families Party•Mississippi or Tennessee, MS

9d•$26 - $36•Hybrid

About The Position

The Working Families Party (WFP) is seeking passionate individuals for the Electoral Justice Fellowship, a 4-month, hands-on program designed to train organizers in community organizing and electoral strategies. This is a field-based program where fellows will execute direct voter contact campaigns, serve as WFP ambassadors, learn basebuilding tools, and identify potential candidates. The fellowship is rooted in the belief that those closest to the problem are closest to the solution, and seeks applicants embedded in their communities who are ready to grow as organizers and electoral justice leaders.

Requirements

Deep ties to and residence in one of the listed priority states (strict requirement).
Commitment to economic and social justice for working families.
Willingness to learn, take initiative, and work collaboratively.
Reliable access to a smartphone and computer with internet for virtual meetings and trainings.
Comfort speaking with new people and facilitating group discussions.
Prior experience in a role that required deep understanding of the nuance and complexities of local and state politics.
Must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Some experience in volunteering, advocacy, labor, faith, student, or community groups.
Personal or family experience with issues facing working-class communities (wages, housing, healthcare, education, etc.).
Bilingual or multilingual skills relevant to your community.

Responsibilities

Complete an electoral and advocacy training program focusing on the electoral justice framework and WFP Power building model.
Attend and participate in virtual and in-person regional training sessions to complete a core curriculum of organizing training.
Conduct one-on-one relational conversations with community, advocacy, and political leaders to build shared analysis and work towards collective electoral outcomes.
Research and map local power structures and opportunities to connect issues affecting working families to upcoming election cycles.
Recruit and bring together a local volunteer action team of 15-20 members aligned with WFP.
Plan and facilitate regular team meetings that are inclusive, participatory, and integrated into an action-oriented electoral plan.
Support the team in supporting democracy defense and priority WFP electoral campaigns.
Host 1-2 community meetings for individuals interested in running for office and/or taking action to protect democracy.
Manage the ANCHOR and election protection work.
Plan and execute weekly phone bank and reach events for the Southeast Region.
Plan and manage a local WFP canvass event, including paid opportunities where applicable.
Represent WFP at approved coalition tables in the state, expanding WFP's reach and complimentary work in the ecosystem.
Train and transition leadership of the volunteer team to a member-led committee.
Document outcomes and celebrate the team's wins.
Graduate into the WFP alumni network of electoral organizers.