Organizing Associate

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Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in field organizing, volunteer management, or political campaign operations, with a proven track record of developing and executing effective organizing strategies.
• A strategic, self-directed leader with experience in high-autonomy roles, capable of shaping programs, setting vision, and scaling volunteer training efforts in partnership with the Head of Field and Mobilization.
• Strong training and facilitation skills, particularly in virtual and digital environments, with experience designing toolkits, structured onboarding, and interactive learning experiences.
• Expertise in AI tools and automation in order to enhance and scale organizing, streamline volunteer engagement, and improve campaign efficiency.
• A data-driven approach to organizing, using metrics, analytics, and digital tools to optimize engagement, develop targeted voter contact strategies, and measure campaign success.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, excelling in relationship-building, volunteer motivation, and community engagement.
• Proficiency with digital organizing tools, including peer-to-peer texting platforms and CRM systems, with a willingness to experiment with new technologies.
• A problem-solving mindset, capable of adapting to fast-paced campaign environments and addressing challenges with creativity and initiative.
• A passion for grassroots movements, independent politics, and democracy reform, with a commitment to civic engagement and empowering people-powered campaigns.

Responsibilities:

• Assess and support candidates and volunteers through intake calls, identifying their needs and aligning them with the right training, resources, and tools.
• Deliver high-impact training and coaching, both one-on-one and in group settings, covering campaign strategy, voter outreach, digital organizing, and community-building.
• Develop and refine training materials, including toolkits, videos, and step-by-step guides, to equip candidates and volunteers with best practices.
• Implement and optimize voter contact strategies, such as phone banking, text banking, and canvassing, ensuring volunteers are confident and effective.
• Provide real-time campaign troubleshooting, offering tactical advice and problem-solving support to help candidates and volunteers overcome challenges.
• Foster community engagement by activating volunteers in GoodParty.org’s digital organizing spaces and ensuring ongoing peer support.
• Track and analyze engagement data, using insights to refine training, improve volunteer retention, and enhance overall impact.
• Build a leadership pipeline, identifying and mentoring high-potential volunteers to take on greater responsibility within the movement.
• Collaborate with the Mobilization Team to shape and improve the volunteer experience, from onboarding to long-term leadership development.