Electoral Organizer
Reports to: Political Director
Supervisory Responsibilities: This is a contract position.
Supervises: N/A
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: MI, GA, CA, NC, TX (Remote)
ABOUT UNITED FOR RESPECT
United for Respect (UFR) and United for Respect Education Fund (UFREF) is a national organization dedicated to empowering and centering the voices of individuals working for the country’s largest retail corporations. Through scaled leadership development and base-building, UFREF challenges major corporations and policymakers to create an economy and democracy that meets the needs of all working people. We utilize traditional on-the-ground organizing best practices - in-person outreach in work places and homes and public events and actions - and leverage technology — social media and relational tools— to connect retail workers to a supportive community advocating for significant corporate and public policy changes.
ABOUT THE POSITION
United for Respect (UFR) is seeking Electoral Organizers to join our Civic Engagement Team.Our campaign is seeking to grow the leadership of low wage workers by empoweringvolunteers, activist leaders, and supporters to organize their communities around the upcomingelections. Electoral organizers are responsible for empowering volunteers and supporters toengage voters and organize their own personal networks (friends, family, neighbors, colleagues,etc.) in order to win for working families at the ballot box.
We encourage you to apply for this position if you are excited about direct volunteerempowerment and are passionate about investing time and resources into deep organizing andtraining. The ideal candidate excels at relationship-building, interpersonal communication, andleadership development.
What You’ll Be Doing:
● Utilize digital tools and databases including, phone banking, text banking and 1:1meetings to recruit, mobilize and train a diverse group of UFR leaders, members,
andsupporters statewide to make phone calls, send texts and write letters to elect chosencandidates.
● Track all volunteer outreach and engagement in EveryAction/VAN and submit dailyreports.
● Plan and execute organizing actions, events and trainings, including phone banks, textbanks, virtual meetings and friend to friend organizing events.
● Develop relationships with Coordinated Campaign partners, and other progressiveleaders in the community and work with them on events and activities.
● Other duties as assigned.
What You Will Bring:
● At least 2 cycles of electoral work, 1 cycle of distributed organizing strongly preferred
● Ability to multitask, create and achieve goals, meet deadlines and creatively solveproblems in a fast-paced work environment
● Proficiency using digital tools such as Hustle, the GetThru Suite, VAN/EveryAction, &
Google Suite Tools
● Excellent interpersonal skills and listening skills
● Successful experience working with teams representing a rich mix of talent, backgrounds and perspectives
● Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
● Strong willingness to learn and adapt
● Ability to take feedback and implement changes in real time
● Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
● Experience working or volunteering on electoral, union, or community organizing campaigns
Pay Range: $5000/monthly, plus $500/monthly healthcare stipend. This is a contract positionthrough November 29, 2024.
United for Respect Education Fund is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and actively seeks to recruit people of color, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. United for Respect Education Fund provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.