Join the fight for social, economic, environmental and racial justice!
Citizen Action of New York is one of the fastest-growing statewide grassroots organizations in the country. We fight for social, racial, environmental and economic justice, and an America that works for all of us. Our organizing campaigns focus on issues such as jobs, education, health care, campaign finance reform, progressive taxation, and consumer issues. We have won significant improvements in New Yorkers’ lives, and we have elected progressive candidates to office.
We are currently seeking an ORGANIZER to focus on a jobs and minimum wage campaign in the Hudson Valley office, located in Kingston, New York.
Responsibilities include:
- Conceptualize and implement a variety of campaigns and projects
- Recruit, coordinate, and supervise volunteers and interns
- Attract and recruit prospective dues paying members
- Implement workshops and other training opportunities to develop leadership skills
- Cultivate relationships with current and potential coalition partners
- Act as the organizations’ spokesperson when needed
- Coordinate press conferences
- Help maintain a growing database of members, prospects, coalition partners, and media contacts
The candidate should have the following experience, skills, and attributes:
- Minimum 2 years experience recruiting and organizing people to work on campaigns and/or projects
- Proven ability to work independently and without on-site supervision
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work under tight deadlines
- Proven ability to work with people of varying ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good public speaking skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Basic computer skills
- Spanish-speaking ability a plus
How to Apply: Please provide a resume and cover letter to Rosemary Rivera, Deputy Organizing Director, by email at jobs@citizenactionny.org, indicating the position you are applying for (“HV Organizer”) in the subject of your email. Resumes accepted through January 8 , 2016 or until position is filled. Salary commensurate with experience. As a racial justice organization, people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
