[JOB] Democracy Organizer - Maryland

[Common Cause Jobs]

EMPLOYER:

Common Cause

805 Fifteenth Street, NW, Suite 800

Washington, DC 20005

www.commoncause.org

DEPARTMENT: State Operations

POSITION AVAILABLE: Democracy Organizer – Position located in Maryland; Full-time, Term

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Democracy Organizer will implement outreach plans for key policy campaigns, especially around money in politics and voting rights.  The Organizer will engage coalition partners and members of the Democracy Initiative in these campaigns, and will report regularly to the Democracy Initiative on progress. This is a temporary position; funding is guaranteed for 12 months with the potential to extend.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Engage Democracy Initiative organizations in the coalition and the campaigns in Maryland. Meet directly with key state and national member groups, and reach out to all members and affiliates active in the region.  Liaise between local coalitions and DI organizations to get their members involved in campaign activities (e.g. town halls, house parties, door knocking, phone banks etc.) Draft outreach materials and work closely with organizations to distribute them. Report on activities to DI leadership and member groups. Support campaign coalitions and DI members through outreach, meetings, and follow up. Garner grassroots support for reforms by mobilizing members and the public. Plan events to educate the public and decision-makers about democracy issues. Recruit volunteers and develop community leaders around core campaigns. Execute an online organizing and communications strategy (web, email, blogs). Plan media events to draw attention to the campaign and assist in working with local media. Assist with lobbying, fundraising and other organizational priorities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:  1-3 years’ experience in policy or electoral campaigns. Demonstrated ability to engage the grassroots, speak and write compellingly about policy issues, and implement a campaign plan. Familiarity with the legislative process; ideally, familiarity with the Maryland legislature. Commitment to the public interest and Common Cause’s mission. Excellent speaking, writing, presentation, and critical analysis skills. Working knowledge and proficiency with social media tools including Facebook and Twitter; proficient with Microsoft Office. Demonstrated leadership and organizing ability. Strong interpersonal skills. Comfortable speaking to and engaging diverse audiences throughout the state. This position will require travel. Ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment with competing priorities. Flexible, good sense of humor, self-starter and multi-tasker. Working knowledge of social media-i.e., Facebook and Twitter

TO APPLY: Please submit resume, cover letter and salary requirements to Director of Human Resources at h...@commoncause.org and include DEMOCRACY ORGANIZER - MARYLAND in the subject line; or fax to 202.355.7546.  No phone calls please. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  

ABOUT COMMON CAUSE:

Common Cause is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to restoring core values of American Democracy, reinventing an open, honest, and accountable government that works for the public interest, and empowering ordinary people to make their voices heard.

Founded 45 years ago, Common Cause has 400,000 members and supporters, and chapters in 35 states around the country. At the national and state level, Common Cause is actively engaged in defending and advancing the core values of our democracy, which include politics not dominated by money, full access to voting and fair elections, economic opportunity for all, an ethical and accountable government, and an open and democratic media. More information can be found at: www.commoncause.org.

ABOUT THE DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE: The Democracy Initiative is a dynamic network of 60+ labor, environmental, and civil rights organizations, including the Sierra Club, CWA, NAACP, Common Cause, Greenpeace, AFL-CIO, and others working toward a vibrant future in which all Americans participate fully and freely in the democratic process. We believe that the voice of every voter should be heard and counted, so all of us have an equal say in a democracy that of, by, and for the people.

Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, party or political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any illegal or prohibited factor.