Community and Digital Organizer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with team on strategic goals and in support of NJWFA and NJWFP initiatives and candidates in New Jersey

Build digital and grassroots support for NJWFP electoral programs

Create compelling digital campaigns that tell the story of NJWFA and NJWFP progressive, bold campaigns, vision and leaders with support and oversight from the Director of Democracy Organizing

Produce creative content for NJWFA and NJWFP social networking sites

Assist in the execution of rapid response social media

Assist with building the We the People Civic Engagement table through digital and organizing

Organize bi-monthly regional coalition meetings with groups in North, Central and South Jersey 

Recruit and support members to lead local activist and volunteer community in coordination with Organizing and Technology staff leads 

Supports identifying and building alliances with other organizations

Evaluates changing conditions and modifies plans accordingly

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising

Staff NJWFA and NJWFP fundraisers 

Participate in annual membership drives

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

A sincere passion and commitment to fighting for social, economic, and racial justice and building power for working people

Preferred: 3 to 5 years’ (or more) experience in digital organizing and storytelling.

1-3 cycles of experience organizing, including field strategy and management experience

Experience working in both electoral and issue campaigns that advance the progressive movement

Excellent listening, interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills;

A willingness to learn, the ability to work hard with irregular hours, and the ability to work independently with guidance as well as within a team.

Proven organizing ability, and effectiveness engaging potential activists, supporters, institutional leaders and current and prospective elected officials.

Ability to train and develop skills of volunteer leaders

Demonstrated ability to cultivate powerful relationships, and build alliances with other organizations which can influence decision-makers

Aptitude with CRMs (Every Action, VAN/Votivate)

LOCATION AND TRAVEL

This is a hybrid no office role. You may work remotely, but you must be located in New Jersey in order to attend in person meetings and events approximately 2 days per week. You may need to travel for major events and all staff meetings frequently. 

SCHEDULE

The position is a temporary, full-time role that will conclude on July 1, 2027. 

UNION AFFILIATION

WFP is a unionized workplace. This role is eligible to join WFP's staff bargaining unit after 6 months. WFP's union employees are represented by the New York Metropolitan Area Joint Board, Workers United union.