New York Organizing Director

Working Families Party•New York City, NY

23h

About The Position

The New York Working Families Party is seeking a strategic, motivating leader to lead the Party’s organizing and coalition-building strategy in New York State. The Director will develop grassroots leaders and organizing operations in support of electoral, legislative, and policy campaigns, and build programs to recruit, support, and train members and volunteer leaders. The role collaborates with allies, coalition partners, candidates, and elected officials to develop and execute strategies for elections and issue campaigns, while shaping the Party’s broader statewide power-building strategy and aligning regional work with long-term governing goals. This high-impact leadership role combines strategy-setting, team management, coalition leadership, and political execution. The Director will build durable, multiracial working-class power through electoral and organizing programs; oversee organizing strategy, budgets, training, membership growth, and engagement; and support regional organizers where applicable. The position also includes fundraising participation with an annual goal of $100,000, communications and narrative development, database upkeep, and regular in-state travel. Evening and weekend work may be required during peak electoral periods.

Requirements

At least 7–10 years of experience in electoral organizing, union organizing, political campaigns, coalition-building, or related political leadership roles.
Strong political instincts and strategic judgment in complex electoral environments.
Ability to create and manage organizing campaigns, including experience leading electoral field programs and volunteer infrastructure.
Ability to communicate compellingly about WFP’s work and inspire others to act.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Drive and tenacity to advance the organization’s mission and values.
Ability to work independently.
Attention to detail and ability to manage project logistics, paperwork, deadlines, and other technical aspects.
Ability to work effectively with strong personalities, peers, public officials, and allies.
Knowledge of New York’s political and electoral landscape, including key stakeholders and institutions.
Strong facilitation skills and experience staffing governance bodies or coalition tables.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, including the ability to navigate high-stakes political environments.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
Demonstrated commitment to racial, social, and economic justice.
Willingness to work evenings and weekends during peak electoral periods.
Familiarity with organizing tools and platforms such as GSuite, Slack, and Airtable.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel regularly within New York State.
Must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing staff, volunteers, or distributed teams.
Fluency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Set and drive a comprehensive, multi-cycle organizing and growth strategy that strengthens existing NYWFP bodies, expands the base, and develops leaders and durable political infrastructure.
Implement and oversee the budget for an organizing plan supporting NYWFP’s endorsement strategy, electoral and issue campaign priorities, and long-term power-building investments.
Develop and implement training in campaign skills and political education for members, affiliates, and candidates.
Build and sustain partnerships with labor, community organizations, and movement allies.
Coordinate affiliates, labor partners, and coalition allies to execute coordinated campaigns and build long-term electoral infrastructure.
Navigate complex political dynamics and conflicts with judgment and diplomacy.
Oversee regional membership growth and engagement, including leadership-development and campaign-capacity pipelines.
Design and manage member development, stewardship, political education, and skill-building opportunities for leaders, activists, and volunteers.
Identify potential leaders among WFP members and activists.
Develop year-round programs to engage individual members, following the electoral calendar.
Guide scalable organizing models, including volunteer leadership structures and relational organizing programs.
Ensure systems track membership, engagement, and organizing outcomes.
Where applicable, supervise and support regional organizers through work planning, accountability, professional development, and regular check-ins.
Grow support for WFP and its candidates among voters, particularly the multiracial working class.
Learn, implement, and manage WFP digital and distributed organizing tools to complement on-the-ground work.
Participate in fundraising with an annual goal of $100,000, including membership drives, materials, and events.
Help develop compelling campaign narratives and ensure actions and messaging reinforce WFP’s brand and values.
Manage contact lists and maintain current database records.
Perform other duties as assigned.