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
Requirements
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