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Massachusetts Education Justice Alliance Seeks Field Organizer

Reports to: Field Director

The Massachusetts Education Justice Alliance (www.massedjustice.org) Ballot Measure Committee seeks dynamic candidates to manage volunteer voter contact efforts, coalition building, grassroots recruitment and the engagement of the members of endorsing organizations. We strongly encourage people of color, women, LGBTQ individuals, those with disabilities, and those with working class backgrounds to apply.

Responsibilities:

  • Works at direction of field director to secure and capitalize upon endorsements.
  • Manage local coalitions.
  • Organize outreach events in targeted areas.
  • Recruit and train volunteers for overall campaign efforts, working with allied groups and organizations.
  • Work with communications team to identify local spokespeople and media opportunities.

Voter Contact:

  • Works under the direction of the Field Director to execute the voter contact plan to:
    • Build and train structure in the targeted areas
    • Implement the field portion of the voter contact program and activities
    • Provide training and direction to volunteers

Functions:

  • Execute field plan as required by the overall voter contact plan.
  • Organize table of allies in field area to run field program.
  • Contact local elected officials regarding endorsements.
  • One “drill down” political and field meeting per week.
  • Identify supporters, undecided voters, and opponents using campaign organizing tactics.
  • Manage field office(s) in region/area.
  • Execute GOTV program.
  • Assist with earned media and tracking in the field

Key Qualities and Competencies:

  • Strong commitment to and understanding of community organizing, social justice and the labor movement.
  • 1-2 years experience labor or community organizing including base building, leadership development, campaign research, and communications. This may include volunteer experience and participation in campaigns as a rank and file organizer.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse organization.
  • Knowledge, skill, and experience in developing and leading effective campaign strategy and commitment to developing rank and file leadership.
  • This is a fast-paced work environment; expect to work on weekends. Must be able to multi-task and hold multi-deadlines as well as possess strong analytical skills.

To apply:

Please send inquiries, resumes and cover letters to Lynda.tocci@deweysquare.com. Deadline to apply – March 11, 2016.