Community Organizer bei Working Families Party
Working Families Party · Georgia, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Optionales Büro in Georgia
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Over the course of 9 months, you will complete:
- Phase 1: Foundation & Relationship Building (Months 1–3)
- Complete a core curriculum of organizing training by attending and participating in virtual and in-person regional training sessions.
- Conduct one-on-one relational conversations with community members to listen, build trust, and identify shared concerns.
- Research and map local power structures and potential campaign issues affecting working families.
- Phase 2: Team Formation & Base Building (Months 4–6)
- Recruit and bring together a local volunteer action team of 15–20 members.
- Plan and facilitate regular team meetings that are inclusive, participatory, and action-oriented.
- Support your team in selecting a winnable, meaningful local campaign.
- Phase 3: Campaign Execution & Leadership (Months 7–8)
- Develop and implement a campaign plan with clear goals, tactics, and timelines.
- Lead public actions (e.g., community meetings, press events, delegations to decision-makers).
- Build partnerships with local allies, advocates, and other grassroots groups.
- Phase 4: Transition & Sustainability (Month 9)
- Train and transition leadership of your volunteer team to a member-led committee.
- Document outcomes and celebrate your team’s wins.
- Graduate into our alumni network of community organizers.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Required Skills:
- Deep ties to and residence in one of the listed Georgia cities—this is a strict requirement.
- Commitment to economic and social justice for working families.
- Willingness to learn, take initiative, and work collaboratively.
- Reliable access to a smartphone and computer with internet for virtual meetings and trainings.
- Comfort speaking with new people and facilitating group discussions.
- Preferred Skills:
- Some experience in volunteering, advocacy, labor, faith, student, or community groups.
- Personal or family experience with issues facing working-class communities (wages, housing, healthcare, education, etc.).
- Bilingual or multilingual skills relevant to your community.
LOCATION AND TRAVEL
- This fellowship is open to residents of the following cities in Georgia:
- Columbus
- Augusta
- Savannah
- Rome
- Valdosta
- Brunswick
- Americus
- Athens
- Carrollton
- Albany
- You may work remotely, but must reside in the city where you will organize.
- You will attend in person meetings and events approximately 3 days per week.
- You may need to travel for major events and all staff meetings a few times per year.
SCHEDULE
- The position is part-time. 10–15 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends for meetings and actions.
- The time commitment is designed to accommodate existing work, school, or family responsibilities.
COMPENSATION
- $23 per hour
UNION AFFILIATION
- Working Families Party / Working Families Power is a unionized workplace. This is a nonmanagerial role eligible to join WFP's staff bargaining unit after six months of employment. WFP's union employees are represented by the New York Metropolitan Area Joint Board, Workers United union.