Summary
Earls for Justice is seeking a full-time Community Engagement Director on contract for the 2026 election cycle to lead a creative and comprehensive community engagement strategy for a statewide incumbent Supreme Court campaign.
This contract will start ASAP and is ideally based in the Raleigh-Durham metro area of North Carolina. Exceptions on precise location may be made for the right candidate, ** though extensive statewide travel will be required at times. **
Responsibilities:
Serve as the liaison between the campaign and key constituency groups across the state to mobilize members, promote events, and build support for Justice Earls’ reelection campaign
Develop a community engagement and outreach plan that focuses on building statewide support for Justice Earls within targeted communities and groups
Work extensively with faith-based organizations, nonprofits, churches, communities of color, interest organizations, Democratic party organizations, and other constituency groups to leverage their local expertise; seek their counsel and support for the campaign’s efforts
Speak at events and forums as a surrogate for the campaign; educate and engage community members, activists, and stakeholders to serve as surrogates for the campaign
Accompany Justice Earls to community engagement events across the state as needed and other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Ideally some experience with grassroots organizing, coalition building, community engagement, or organizing for a campaign, political organization, government entity, or nonprofit
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders
Exceptional program and project management skills; Ability to juggle multiple events and programs simultaneously with success
Must have proficient computer skills
Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including weekends and evenings, and travel statewide as needed
Must have a valid driver’s license, car, cell phone and laptop