Campaign Organizer - TN

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E. Lefkow

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Jun 16, 2016, 6:18:47 PM6/16/16
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Summary

NARAL Pro-Choice America is looking for a responsible, dedicated, resolutely pro-choice Campaign Organizer to work with NARAL Pro-Choice America’s SCOTUS Project.  

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. 

The Campaign Organizer will work with the Director of Strategic Relations to implement a program that will engage pro-choice elected officials and incite pro-choice activism Tennessee. The Campaign Organizer will be responsible for tracking anti-choice elected officials on-the-ground over summer recess and organizing pro-choice activities in the state. 

Responsibilities

Elected Official Tracking: Engage in activities to hold Republican candidates accountable for their public statements and actions. The activities are including, but not limited to:
  • Filming and recording public events in Tennessee
  • Editing footage or audio files
  • Watching and recording appearances in TV outlets or radio shows, and reading blogs and traditional print publications for mentions and discussions of the candidate. 
  • Summarizing the media and appearances they monitor, and for flagging emerging and persistent narratives -- including but not limited to problematic rhetoric and imagery, as well as falsehoods and misleading narratives. 
 
Community Engagement: Represent NARAL at community events and recruit volunteers and activists in key cities around the state.
  • Recruitment and turnout of volunteers at events and festivals across the state, with a particular attention paid to Nashville and Clarksville.
  • Building and maintaining a membership and activist base over the summer. 
  • Developing and implementing plans for grassroots organizing in key cities.
  • Coordinating educational outreach and event turnout with campus and community groups.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Prior experience with digital platforms, event management, and project management desired.
  • Camera/editing experience preferred but not required.  
  • Current driver’s license, registered vehicle, and proof of valid insurance required. 
  • Effective grassroots or political organizing experience.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of direct action organizing required.
  • Knowledge of and strong commitment to reproductive rights issues and NARAL Pro-Choice America’s mission and goals;
  • Strong organizational skills;
  • Excellent attention to detail;
  • Good academic standing;
  • Ability to commit to working at least 25 hours per week
  • Ability to prioritize and handle a variety of projects simultaneously;
  • Ability to produce concrete results with minimal supervision;
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills;
  • Ability to work effectively both individually and in a team.

Other Info

This is a temporary full time position with NARAL Pro-Choice America based in Tennessee. The salary for this position starts at $15 per hour. 
Start and end dates are negotiable. We are looking to fill this position ASAP.
Submitting applications:
Please submit cover letter and resume to Erica Brunner via email 
Erica Brunner

 

NARAL Pro-Choice America is an equal opportunity employer.  All our positions require a sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural differences.

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