Field Organizer

Company: League of Conservation Voters
Location: Denver
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Position: Field OrganizerSeeking Field Organizers to recruit, train, and build relationships with environmental members in: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Ohio, Oregon, Wisconsin and Washington.Riverside Organizing is hiring enthusiastic Field Organizers on behalf of its client the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) for their large-scale, membership mobilization program, GreenRoots, to recruit LCV's membership to volunteer and help elect LCV Action-Fund endorsed Senate and House candidates. The position is a part of a nationwide team driving volunteer capacity into 15 key states. Field Organizers will recruit, train and empower LCV members to volunteer on behalf of LCV Action-Fund endorsed candidates through phone calls and digital organizing tools, including peer-to-peer texting and other in-person and virtual volunteer activities. Field Organizers will work alongside a team of organizers and a Regional Field Director on the project to activate LCV's members and will be based out of a campaign office.Successful candidates have at least one cycle of community, issue, labor, or political organizing, excellent communication and organizational skills, ability to build relationships in-person and remotely, reliable transportation, and must work well in a team. The position requires extensive volunteer recruitment, including phone banking, text banking, and volunteer training and management, a laptop, and a willingness to work evening and weekend hours. Riverside employees will abide by CDC guidelines.Responsibilities:Utilize digital tools and databases including, phone banking, text banking and 1:1 meetings to recruit, mobilize and train a diverse group of LCV members statewide to make phone calls, send texts and write letters to elect LCV Action Fund endorsed candidates.Track all volunteer outreach and engagement in VAN and submit daily reports.Plan and execute organizing actions, events and trainings, including phone banks, text banks, virtual LCV member meetings and letter writing events.Develop relationships with Coordinated Campaign partners, and other progressive leaders in the community and work with them on events and activities.Skills and Experience:Strong written and oral communication skills.Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.Successful experience working with teams representing a rich mix of talent, backgrounds and perspectives.1+ cycles of electoral campaign experience, community, issue, labor or political organizing, a plus.Fluency in VAN, Microsoft Office Suite; other field and digital tools, a plus.Experience or residency in program states, a plus.Cultural Competency:Share a commitment to continued learning and the cultural competency to increase racial diversity in our movement.Integrating justice and equity into the work we do and creating an inclusive team culture.Have a passion for protecting communities most impacted by climate change and environmental injustice. Work hours vary from standard office hours and include Saturdays. Laptop and reliable internet a must.Duration: This position is full-time, salaried and temporary through November 15, 2022. Healthcare is offered as well as a $575 signing bonus to be paid at the end of each month employed ($230/month). Riverside Organizing is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. Application Deadline: The deadline to apply is August 7th. This search is being run by NRG Consulting Group. Please contact jobs@ with questions.

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