Cause Campaign Partners is hiring a Regional Organizing Manager to be part of a multi-year grassroots organizing campaign to build political power in the Pacific Northwest, develop strong volunteer networks, and amplify organizing actions and earned media efforts for Alaska Wilderness League. The Regional Organizing Manager will work under the management of the campaign’s Organizing Director with the goal of protecting the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the Western Arctic Reserve, and supporting other Alaska land and water protection campaigns as needed. The Pacific Northwest Regional Organizing Manager (ROM) will be responsible for overseeing the campaign’s organizing efforts throughout the region, with preference given to candidates based in the Portland, OR metro region.
The Regional Organizing Manager will be responsible for designing and implementing a regional campaign plan and building grassroots volunteer teams across the assigned region. One of the Organizing Manager’s primary responsibilities is the recruitment, development and coaching of volunteer leaders and their volunteer teams that they build and develop. The Organizing Manager will also collaborate with staff, volunteer leaders, and coalition partners to set priorities and implement grassroots engagement, education, and other campaign activities that further the strategy and goals of the campaign.
The ideal applicant has issue or electoral campaign experience, works well in a fast-paced environment, and is comfortable with both the qualitative and relational parts of organizing coupled with the goals and metrics driven parts of organizing. The applicant must have a commitment to protecting the Arctic and building people-driven organizing campaigns.
This is a full-time, at will, salaried position.
Responsibilities will include:
Developing a regional campaign plan to include coalition building, volunteer management, earned media tactics, and metrics.
Recruitment, training, and supervising volunteer leaders and volunteer teams to help carry out the organizing activities.
Overseeing a potential part-time organizing staff member while implementing clear benchmarks and accountability measures.
Designing and implementing organizing tactics, direct supporter contact, coalition building, and training programs.
Traveling within the assigned region (which spans western Oregon and Western Washington) to engage possible supporters, volunteer leaders and partner groups in-person.
Understanding of and strategizing to meet weekly and monthly campaign goals.
Working to develop local grassroots volunteer teams to engage in direct supporter contact, volunteer recruitment, and retention.
Using the EveryAction database system to enter and track priority data related to the organizing campaign.
Building, strengthening, and leveraging relationships with local stakeholders, elected officials, and constituency groups, including local grassroots organizations, advocates, aligned groups.
Ensuring the organizing program is informed by diverse perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds, particularly those of the Gwich’in and Iñupiat Peoples who have been stewards and protectors of the land that is now called the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the Western Arctic Reserve for generations.
Participating in internal communications with the Organizing Director and other Regional Organizing Managers and additional staff.
Preparing regular reports for the Organizing Director.
Traveling to Washington D.C. once or twice a year for multiple days to participate in team training and planning sessions.
Building strong collaborative relationships with colleagues and contributing to a healthy workplace culture.
Other duties as assigned.
Skills & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience
Proficiency in voter database systems, such as NGP-VAN or EveryAction, and Office Suite
Demonstrated ability to meet supporter contact and recruitment goals
A minimum of 2-3 years of relevant community or political organizing/advocacy experience required
A self-motivated problem solver and team player
Strong organizational skills and the ability to stay focused with attention to detail
Experience with social media, online organizing strategies, and content development a plus
Valid driver’s license and access to their own readily available and reliable automobile is required for frequent travel within the region
We believe that skill-set and capacity to do a job well come from a variety of sources and life experiences. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description. Your unique perspective and passion are valuable assets.
You may be a good fit for this organizing program if you believe:
Establishing trust and mutual respect are essential for building strong relationships,
Relationships are the basis for creating power,
Sharing power is essential in creating the equitable future we want to see,
Every person has leadership capacity,
We must invest in sustainable organizing to weather the very real obstacles we face,
Human beings are a part of a culturally and biologically rich and interdependent ecosystem. It is both an opportunity and a privilege to fight to protect our public lands, fight climate change, and sustain biodiversity.