Community Organizer jobs in Philadelphia, PA

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Position Summary :

HRC is hiring temporary field organizers across the US to work during the 2024 election season May through November. The Field Organizers (temporary) will report to HRC campaign leadership and will activate HRC members and supporters and Equality Voters in prioritized states and legislative districts to win elections for our endorsed candidates.

The Field Organizer is a temporary, full-time position, eligible for employer-paid medical insurance, ending November 8, 2024, with possible election related extensions.

We have 5 open organizing roles in Pennsylvania in the following areas :

• 2 - Philadelphia
• 1 - West Chester Area
• 1 - Harrisburg area
• 1 - Scranton to Allentown Area

Please submit a cover letter with your application stating in which city / area you are interested and available to organize from if selected.

Position Responsibilities :

• Mobilize HRC Members, Supporters, Equality Voters, and Allies :
• Mobilize HRC members, supporters and allies to engage in election work for HRC endorsed candidates through phone calls, text outreach, and social media engagement.
• Recruit, train and direct HRC members, supporters and allies to participate in volunteer opportunities contacting voters and other campaign events.

This work may include making phone calls, leading in person phone & text banks, leading and participating in canvass shifts, creative volunteer recruitment, and public speaking at HRC or allied organization meetings.

• Manage Recurring Phone & Text Banks :
• Plan, recruit for, and manage regular recurring volunteer virtual and in-person phone & text banks to recruit volunteers, identify pro-equality voters, and activate voters to the polls.
• Engage Local HRC Volunteer Leadership :
• Work with HRC staff to ensure that HRC volunteer leaders are informed about and maximally engaged in volunteer opportunities.
• Engage Coalition Partners :
• Ensure that like-minded partner organizations' staff and volunteers are informed about and have the opportunity to be engaged in volunteer activities.
• Be a good steward of HRC's partnerships and relationships in local communities.
• Reporting :
• Participate in regular HRC campaign calls and meetings, as directed.
• Prepare regular reports to track voter contacts and volunteer activities.
• Provide detailed information in VAN and assure all volunteers do as well.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications :

• Commitment to LGBTQ equality.
• Strong volunteer recruitment and organizing skills, demonstrated through at least one cycle of volunteer or paid organizing experience in an issue campaign or candidate campaign.
• Comfort with managing by metrics and a familiarity with organizing important data. Experience with VAN is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated ability and passion for building relationships with key local supporters and influencers in the LGBTQ community and / or the broader progressive movement.
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Google Apps (Gmail, Google Docs and Drive).
• Experience Canvassing / Knocking Doors is a strong plus.
• Must be willing to work campaign hours, including heavy evenings and weekends.
• Access to reliable transportation to events across the region you will be assigned.
• Must have a valid driver's license and full time access to a car

All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.

No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status.

Last updated : 2024-04-23