Southern California Organizer

Working Families Party

2d•$62,700 - $83,000•Remote

About The Position

The Working Families Party (WFP) is the progressive party for the multiracial working class, fighting for a nation that works for the many, not the few. We recruit, train, and support transformational candidates up and down the ballot â and run them to win. We believe that no matter where we come from or what our color, most of us want the same things. We want to earn enough to thrive, not just survive, and leave a better future for our kids. We want healthy food and clean water, safe neighborhoods and a safe world. We want to be free. The Working Families Party is regular people coming together across our differences to make a better future for us all. Weâre a multiracial party that fights for workers over bosses and people over the powerful. We want an America which realizes the promise â unrealized in our history â of freedom and equality for all. Working Families is seeking an Organizer based in Southern California who will support our membership organizing and electoral programs for endorsed candidates and staff our regional steering committee of member affiliates and member representatives in Orange and Inland Empire counties. The Organizer will identify, recruit and support members and volunteer leaders to organize electorally in their region.

Requirements

Minimum two years of in-person or virtual electoral/campaign or neighborhood-based organizing experience.
Demonstrated commitment to racial and economic justice Self-starter with a strong commitment to in-person organizing to build or mission and objectives.
Proven ability to engage volunteers and supporters with commitment to build a political journey for our membership.
Ability to build and nurture relationships with local college/university student groups, political clubs and grassroots organizations and other social justice groups.
Experience working with a diverse group of volunteers and supporters across all demographics and backgrounds.
Knowledge of digital organizing tactics, including strategic use of social media platforms and email for organizing members/volunteers including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Slack, Discord and EveryAction Network platforms.
Basic computer skills, including Excel, Powerpoint, Gmail, GSuite, Slack and Airtable.
Attention to detail and the ability to manage and meet the technical aspects of a project including logistics and paperwork.
Strong communication and listening skills.
Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting.
Drivers License and access to Car.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in labor or with grassroots organizations in Orange and/or Inland Empire counties.
Political intelligence and judgment.
Fluent and/or experience working with PDI, VAN, Votivate, or other voter file software and ability to cut turf.
Experience working with phone bank tools including predictive dialer, broadcast SMS messaging (ThruTalk, CallHub, Hubdialer, Upland, Spoke, Hustle, etc.).
Experience using EveryAction for tracking volunteer activity.
Strong command of Excel or other spreadsheet software.
Bilingual Spanish/English, Mandarin/Cantonese/English, Korean/English, or Vietnamese/English is a plus

Responsibilities

Grow and build our membership base through in person events, text/call programs, digital organizing and attending events in region.
Build a base of activists to support our electoral priorities in Orange and Inland Empire counties.
Support facilitation of our regional steering committee of member organization affiliates and member representatives in Orange and Inland Empire counties.
Reach party-building and organizing goals in an assigned region Support team communications, monthly activist community events, and other WFP events.
Develop knowledge and analysis of the political and community landscape in assigned regions of the state.
Lead and recruit in person canvasses, virtual phone and text banks events for endorsed candidates in Los Angeles, Orange and Inland Empire counties.
Coordinate with member affiliates and members to run coordinated campaigns that build our electoral infrastructure and capacity to ultimately win elections and build the power of the multiracial working class in Los Angeles, Orange and Inland Empire counties.
Manage contact lists and maintain up to date records in our database.
Generate and share digital content for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Discord and ActionNetwork.
Lead a dynamic in person and virtual program to welcome new members into the Party through relational organizing, welcome gatherings and pipelines into membership meetings.