Senior Organizer, Massachusetts (temporary)

Common Cause•Massachusetts, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a proactive and collaborative Senior Organizer to join the Common Cause team in Massachusetts. This role is critical in growing and diversifying our base of supporters, building partnerships, and driving civic engagement across the state. The Senior Organizer will also play a key role in coordinating grassroots actions in support of our Voting & Fair Representation state priorities, supporting policy advocacy efforts, and ballot question priorities by coordinating volunteers. This is a full-time, temporary role reporting to the State Director, Massachusetts; this role is based in Massachusetts, with an expectation to travel around the state at least three days per week. This role starts September 1, 2026 and will end on November 24, 2026.

Requirements

A strong commitment to Common Cause’s nonpartisan mission and to advancing civil rights through our pro-democracy agenda
A commitment to equity in the goals of your work and in how you work with others
Openness to feedback and awareness of your own strengths and areas for growth
Ability to build relationships and credibility with multiple stakeholders with diverse interests, and a track record of working collaboratively with others
Ability to meet deadlines for multiple projects at once, with attention to detail, and a resourceful approach to solving problems
Strong written and oral communication skills
Familiarity with office productivity tools including Microsoft Office, Slack, and Zoom
Demonstrated knowledge of and strong interest in current statewide democracy issues, specifically voting rights, with a demonstrated interest in the unique aspects of Massachusetts’s political dynamic
Ability to understand and communicate effectively about Election Day Registration in Massachusetts
Demonstrated interest in public interest advocacy campaigns and mobilization efforts
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
Must have access to a vehicle to transport election materials (miles driven on official business in your personal vehicle will be reimbursed at the federal mileage rate)
Willing to have a social media presence on behalf of Common Cause, including being tagged on posts and creating content on behalf of the organization (as needed, Common Cause may provide accounts for staff members to use)
Ability to work in-person in various locations around the state up to three days per week
Per our nonpartisan policy, Common Cause staff members may not currently be in elected office (or running for office); on the Steering Committee or Finance Committee for any political candidate; or affiliated with the leadership of a political party

Responsibilities

Grow, diversify, and engage supporters
Draft plans for and implement engaging, nonpartisan education and outreach activities to expand awareness of our work
Present on behalf of Common Cause at coalition meetings and other events
Support the planning and facilitation of coalition meetings and events
Proactively build and maintain relationships with community partners and members
Collaborate with coalition partners to coordinate grassroots actions and advance campaigns
Draft compelling communications for state-level campaigns in collaboration with teammates
Coordinate communications on social media, websites, and email to ensure messaging aligns with our brand and values
Assist in media relations efforts, including contributing to press materials and supporting media outreach strategies
Engage members through digital communications (email, social media, etc.)
Collaborate with other state staff to coordinate and manage projects and tasks within the election protection program
Recruit, train, coordinate and mentor interns and volunteers to support our work
Support our research, policy and advocacy work
Support research and advocacy efforts on democracy issues
Monitor legislative developments and identify trends and opportunities on our core issues at the state, county, and municipal levels
Track bills relevant to our issue areas during legislative session
Draft and coordinate resources to support public comment and testimony on key legislation
Execute advocacy and lobbying strategies
Support fundraising and advisory board management
Support the State Director and other staff in fundraising efforts, including donor cultivation, grant support, and reporting for foundations and major donors
Assist with administrative tasks for the state advisory board, including meeting coordination, logistics, and preparation of materials
Complete administrative tasks as needed
Perform other duties as assigned