Job Opening: Fight for $15 Baltimore Campaign Director, Maryland Working Families, Baltimore MD
Hannah Taube
Working Families
Working Families is a political organization that fights for social, economic, and racial justice — and wins. Our work combines bold issue advocacy campaigns with electoral engagement to win ground breaking policies and elect strong progressive champions.
We are passionate about advancing policies that support dignity and justice for working class communities, communities of color, and the unemployed.
Campaign Description
Fight for $15 Baltimore is an issue initiative seeking to improve wages for Baltimore’s workers. Increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour will improve the economic stability of Baltimore City workers and their families, as raising the minimum wage reduces poverty. It also benefits the local economy by putting money in the hands of consumers and boosting demand for goods and services. Fight for $15 Baltimore includes building a strong coalition of advocates from the grassroots, faith, labor, and business communities as well as elected leaders to raise the issue in the public consciousness and advance the initiative through legislative means.
Position Description
Working Families is searching for a Campaign Director who will expand coalition in support of and oversee the initiative, coordinate efforts with partners and stakeholders, and implement local grassroots and grass-tops advocacy efforts. S/he will identify, recruit and develop storytellers to provide testimony at hearings 2 and events. This includes engaging business owners and workers at or near their work place, areas of public transit and the community.
Primary Responsibilities
- Represent Fight for $15 Baltimore at public meetings and public forums.
- Coordinate public actions and events to promote initiative and foster public support.
- Promote Fight for $15 Baltimore to community activists and leaders, encourage them to sign on to the initiative and organize them in support of our efforts.
- Collaborate effectively with staff and partners to lead in developing targets and deliverables that are required for successful canvass operations.
- Work with Communications Director and other staff to write blog entries and drive social media efforts around Fight for $15 Baltimore.
- Work closely with field and communications staff to identify and develop compelling narratives around our campaigns, and ensure all actions and messaging reinforce our brand and values.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with activists, advocates and elected leaders at the local level. Secondary Responsibilities
- Monitor news/social media for news relevant to minimum wage and local economy. ! Attend meetings & events with senior Working Families and affiliate staff.
- Attend events to staff information booths and gather supporters for Fight for $15 Baltimore.
Requirements
- Some experience with member and/or leadership development and outreach.
- A sincere passion and commitment to social, economic, and racial justice.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills to assess threats and recommend actionable solutions.
- Relentless drive, tenacity and a willingness to do whatever it takes to advance our mission and values.
- Attention to detail and strong follow-through and self-direction on assignments.
- Ability to work effectively with strong personalities, peers, public officials, and allies.
- Minimum of 1-3 years similar experience in grassroots non-profit, labor, or political organization.
- Driver’s license and willingness for regular in-state travel.
Salary
Salary for this position is commensurate with the amount of relevant professional experience that a candidate possesses. Opportunities for advancement, travel, and additional training are available.
To Apply: Click Here to access the Working Families Recruitment Center. Create a user profile and add resume, cover letter, and three professional references following the Apply now link above. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position has been filled.
The Working Families Party and the Working Families Organization are equal opportunity employers with a commitment to economic and social justice. Women, people of color, LGBTQ people, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply.