PACE Field Organizer - Texas

National Association of Social Workers • Austin, TX

23h • Remote

About The Position

The Political Action Committee of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) seeks individuals to work from July 27, 2026, to November 6, 2026, as field organizers to mobilize NASW members to participate in campaigns and vote in the 2026 general election. Each organizer will be based in one of four chapters: Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, and Texas. Organizers must participate in an orientation webinar during the week of July 27, 2026. Work can be completed remotely, but we seek to hire organizers who reside within the states where they are assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to make presentations to a wide variety of audiences.
• Ability to lead and collaborate in a complex environment with multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to plan, organize, and multi-task.
• Commitment to social work and progressive issues.
• Ability to influence, build credibility and trust.
• Ability to problem solve and generate creative solutions, exercise common sense and sound judgment, and make effective decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• Detailed oriented and the ability to think critically.
• Ability to work independently and/or remotely.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer skills, including word processing, databases, and Internet research.
• Knowledge of the electoral process.
• Working knowledge of community organizing principles.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work (preferred), Political Science, Government, or a related field.
• Knowledge of, and/or interest in field organizing.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in grassroots organizing with volunteer management experience (preferred).
• 1-2 years of campaign or other political experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Implements plan to increase contact with NASW members regionally to mobilize them to participate in campaign activities and vote in the 2026 general election.
• Serves as liaison between the chapter and campaigns targeted for mobilization. Efforts will focus on endorsed federal campaigns and state races as appropriate in the context of coordinated campaigns.
• Facilitates linkages between schools of social work and chapter mobilization efforts. Reaches out to social work students to involve them in campaigns, and to increase student registration and voting.
• Creates and maintains a database of active volunteers.
• Maintains regular communication with chapter and national staff regarding electoral efforts, including participating in conference calls and submitting monthly reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree