Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Over the course of 9 months, you will complete:
Phase 1: Foundation & Relationship Building (Months 1–3)
Complete a core curriculum of organizing training by attending and participating in virtual and in‑person regional training sessions.
Conduct one‑on‑one relational conversations with community members to listen, build trust, and identify shared concerns.
Research and map local power structures and potential campaign issues affecting working families.
Phase 2: Team Formation & Base Building (Months 4–6)
Recruit and bring together a local volunteer action team of 15–20 members.
Plan and facilitate regular team meetings that are inclusive, participatory, and action‑oriented.
Support your team in selecting a winnable, meaningful local campaign.
Phase 3: Campaign Execution & Leadership (Months 7–8)
Develop and implement a campaign plan with clear goals, tactics, and timelines.
Lead public actions (e.g., community meetings, press events, delegations to decision‑makers).
Build partnerships with local allies, advocates, and other grassroots groups.
Phase 4: Transition & Sustainability (Month 9)
Train and transition leadership of your volunteer team to a member‑led committee.
Document outcomes and celebrate your team’s wins.
Graduate into our alumni network of community organizers.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills:
Deep ties to and residence in one of the listed Georgia cities—this is a strict requirement.
Commitment to economic and social justice for working families.
Willingness to learn, take initiative, and work collaboratively.
Reliable access to a smartphone and computer with internet for virtual meetings and trainings.
Comfort speaking with new people and facilitating group discussions.
Preferred Skills:
Some experience in volunteering, advocacy, labor, faith, student, or community groups.
Personal or family experience with issues facing working‑class communities (wages, housing, healthcare, education, etc.).
Bilingual or multilingual skills relevant to your community.
LOCATION AND TRAVEL
This role is open to residents of the following cities in Georgia:
Columbus
Augusta
Savannah
Rome
Valdosta
Brunswick
Americus
Athens
Carrollton
Albany
You may work remotely, but must reside in the city where you will organize.
You will attend in person meetings and events approximately 3 days per week.
You may need to travel for major events and all staff meetings a few times per year.
SCHEDULE
The position is part‑time. 10–15 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends for meetings and actions.
The time commitment is designed to accommodate existing work, school, or family responsibilities.
COMPENSATION
$23 per hour
UNION AFFILIATION
Working Families Party / Working Families Power is a unionized workplace. This is a non‑managerial role eligible to join WFP's staff bargaining unit after six months of employment. WFP's union employees are represented by the New York Metropolitan Area Joint Board, Workers United union.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of, employment visas at this time.
Working Families Party is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to economic and social justice. Women, people of color, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to apply for or perform the essential functions of the job should contact us at jobs@workingfamilies.org with the subject line "Application Accommodation" to request such an accommodation.
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Part time, Local area, Remote work, Work visa, 10 hours per week, Afternoon shift, 3 days per week