Organizer - Bay City

WE THE PEOPLE ACTION FUND • Bay City, MI

1d • $52,850 - $57,850 • Hybrid

About The Position

WTPAF seeks a full-time organizer that will work to develop relationships with community members in the Great Lakes area, with a focus on Bay City. The organizer will work to build a base of volunteer leaders across the City that will build and run a community organizing campaign related to local issues. The campaign will provide a community and political home for BIPOC and working class people that is values-centered, where members deepen their political analysis and sharpen community organizing skills by engaging in campaign work.

Requirements

• A deep commitment to the values and vision of WTPAF.
• A natural sense of curiosity about people and the ability to relate to them.
• Skill in connecting personal experience with historical and political context.
• Ability to pay attention to the details, be vigilant about tracking goal progress, and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to speak up, suggest new ideas, receive feedback, and adjust plans accordingly to ensure successful completion of goals.
• A relational leader and good team player, able to work well with others in a collaborative setting, and motivate diverse groups of people.
• Experience initiating conversations with community members about their stories, hopes, fears, and challenges, with a willingness to be bold in conversations with strangers and volunteers.
• Computer literacy and experience with MS Office and Google Suite.
• Excellent communication skills through a variety of channels, including written and oral.

Nice To Haves

• Previous organizing experience is preferred.
• Previous training in community organizing is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Construct a functioning volunteer base that can build and drive organizing campaigns, with the necessary committees and structures to hold regular meetings for learning, strategizing, action, and fellowship
• Leverage community organizing skills, such as personal narrative, recruitment, and coaching to achieve this
• Recruit members and invest in their leadership skills and understanding, using organizing activities like one-to-ones, house meetings, listening sessions, and trainings
• Cultivate a values-aligned culture within the base that accounts for rights and responsibilities of the membership
• Support members in building their own teams
• Work to execute goals and metrics set forth by WTPAF
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 100% coverage of health insurance for employees and 75% coverage of eligible family members
• 100% coverage of dental and vision for employees and eligible family members
• 401(k) with a 5% employer match
• Generous PTO package, including a minimum of 30 paid days off per year for holidays and observances
• 2 weeks paid vacation

What This Job Offers

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