Principal Responsibilities:

The following are critical requirements for success as a National Action Network Field and Community Organizer:

• Dedication and commitment to the fulfillment of National Action Network’s mission.
• Absolute professionalism in demeanor at all times.
• The emotional maturity to remain calm even when things are most stressful.
• Self-motivation to successfully perform one’s role with the organization.
• Transparency in documentation and communication of one’s work.
• The ability to manage multiple and competing projects simultaneously.
• An experienced organizer who has worked on grassroots advocacy campaigns, and mobilizations.
• Committed, flexible and effective in a fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of social justice issues impacting communities of color and distressed communities.
• Experience in and commitment to bottom-up organizing, grassroots leadership, and collective decision-making.
• Experience in base building, door knocking, leadership development preferred.
• Ability to develop social media campaigns to highlight program success.
• Lead street outreach and other community based canvassing.
• Measure and track outcomes; enter data to track outcomes.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree or an equivalent of two (2) years of organizing experience
• Ability to work in coalitions
• Strong interpersonal, public speaking and problem-solving skills, and willingness to take risks
• Basic computer skills, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.
• Valid driver’s license
• Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required

To Apply

Send resume to jobs@nationalactionnetwork.net