Common Cause · 2 months ago
Senior Organizer, Minnesota
Minnesota
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $90K/yrCommon Cause is a nonprofit organization dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. They are seeking a proactive and collaborative Senior Organizer to grow and diversify their base of supporters, build partnerships, and drive civic engagement across Minnesota.
Non Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Grow, diversify, and engage supporters
Draft plans for and implement engaging, nonpartisan education and outreach activities to expand awareness of our work and build people power in Minnesota
Present on behalf of Common Cause at coalition meetings and other events
Support the planning and facilitation of coalition meetings and events
Proactively build and maintain relationships with community partners and members, including recruiting and engaging with volunteers to build a core team of volunteer-leaders
Collaborate with coalition partners to coordinate grassroots actions and advance campaigns
Draft compelling communications for state-level campaigns in collaboration with teammates
Coordinate communications on social media, websites, and email to ensure messaging aligns with our brand and values
Assist in media relations efforts, including contributing to press materials and supporting media outreach strategies
Engage members through digital communications (email, social media, etc.)
Collaborate with other state staff to coordinate and manage projects and tasks within the election protection program
Recruit, train, coordinate and mentor interns and volunteers to support our work
Support research and advocacy efforts on democracy issues, such as voting rights, ethics, and money in politics
Monitor legislative developments and identify trends and opportunities on our core issues at the state, county, and municipal levels
Track bills relevant to our issue areas during legislative session
Draft and coordinate resources to support public comment and testimony on key legislation
Execute advocacy and lobbying strategies
Support the Executive Director and other staff in fundraising efforts, including donor cultivation, grant support, and reporting for foundations and major donors
Assist with administrative tasks for the state advisory board, including meeting coordination, logistics, and preparation of materials
Complete administrative tasks as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Willing to have a social media presence on behalf of Common Cause, including being tagged on posts and creating content on behalf of the organization (as needed, Common Cause may provide accounts for staff members to use)
Ability to travel 1-2 times per year for team and/or all staff retreats
Ability to work in-person in the state office or at the capitol building at least 2 days per week, with a maximum of 5 days a calendar week during the legislative session, and peak summer engagement season
Per our nonpartisan policy, Common Cause staff members may not currently be in elected office (or running for office); on the Steering Committee or Finance Committee for any political candidate; or affiliated with the leadership of a political party
Preferred
A strong commitment to Common Cause's nonpartisan mission and to advancing civil rights through our pro-democracy agenda
A commitment to equity in the goals of your work and in how you work with others
Openness to feedback and awareness of your own strengths and areas for growth
Ability to build relationships and credibility with multiple stakeholders with diverse interests, and a track record of working collaboratively with others
Interest in public advocacy campaigns and mobilization efforts
Interest in democracy issues, including voting rights, redistricting, campaign finance reform, disinformation, ethics, etc., with a demonstrated interest in the unique aspects of Minnesota's political dynamic
Ability to meet deadlines for multiple projects at once, with attention to detail, and a resourceful approach to solving problems
Strong written and oral communication skills
Familiarity with office productivity tools including Microsoft Office, Slack, and Zoom
Benefits
A robust healthcare plan that covers 97% of employee’s medical care, 100% of employee’s vision and dental benefits, and 75% of family medical care and 100% of family vision and dental benefits
Long-term disability and life insurance
Generous Paid Time Off including 20 Days of Vacation and 10 observed Holidays per year, and additional days off for Thanksgiving and Winter break
16 weeks of paid parental leave
Flexible spending accounts
A 401k retirement savings plan, with immediate Employer Match
Dependent Care and Pet Care Support when you travel for work
Funds for professional development
And more! See more details here: https://www.commoncause.org/our-benefits/
Company
Common Cause
Common Cause is a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring the core values of American democracy.
Founded in 1970
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Virginia Kase Solomón
President & CEO
Recent News
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