Clark County Regional Organizer

OneAmerica•Vancouver, WA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

OneAmerica is hiring a Clark County Regional Organizer to develop and manage OneAmerica and OneAmerica Votes chapters in Clark County and the surrounding region. Based in or near Vancouver, Washington, the organizer will lead the design and execution of regional organizing plans, build relationships with immigrant community members, and develop a core team of directly impacted leaders. The role includes year-round canvassing, local events, chapter meetings, leadership development, issue campaigns, civic engagement, and electoral work. The organizer will connect local efforts to OneAmerica’s broader goals and collaborate with organizational and coalition partners. The position requires regular in-person work at the Vancouver office and travel within Washington State, with occasional national travel.

Requirements

Three to four years of experience doing community-based work, demonstrating a passion for building and nurturing community leadership.
High personal accountability, ownership, and 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.
Reliable vehicle and valid Washington State driver’s license.
Willingness to travel throughout Washington State and nationally on occasion.
Communication skills to train Emerging Bilingual and English Learner populations on organizing principles and techniques.
Ability to self-manage, meet critical deadlines, and demonstrate personal accountability.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish or conversational Spanish.
One to two years of electoral organizing experience, especially 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, and commitment to building immigrant and refugee community power through relationship-led work.

Responsibilities

Build relationships with immigrant community members across race, class, and identity, and cultivate local chapter leaders through mentorship and leadership development.
Develop and expand relationships with community members interested in policies supporting immigrant families and workers in Clark County and Washington State.
Host phone and door-to-door canvasses to expand the Clark County supporter base.
Support and mentor community leaders toward building a well-functioning, action-oriented Clark County Chapter.
Integrate community members into the Vancouver Chapter and OneAmerica campaigns through events, communications and messaging strategies, direct actions, and follow-up.
Provide leadership development and advocacy trainings for emerging leaders, and support the design and refinement of OneAmerica’s training and leadership curriculum.
Coordinate regional work with organizational and coalition members.
Engage chapter members and the broader community in identifying local issue campaigns, conducting year-round door-to-door conversations, and participating in endorsement and electoral field work.
Research issues and campaigns that support broader organizing goals and advance immigrant and refugee political power in Clark County.
Build a base of working-class, BIPOC, youth, and immigrant voters through year-round voter contact, education, and registration programs.
Prepare and engage leaders in OneAmerica Votes’ endorsement process and other electoral activities.
Develop an analysis of local electoral opportunities each election cycle with the Chapter and Field Manager.
Identify, recruit, and support local leaders seeking elected office or other government leadership roles.
Attend staff and member meetings and organization-wide 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, plus 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 for 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.
Transparent compensation philosophy, cost-of-living and annual merit-based raises, and investments in professional development and employee growth.