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divh2Working Families Party Community Organizer/h2pThe Working Families Party (WFP) is the progressive party for the multiracial working class, fighting for a nation that works for the many, not the few. We recruit, train, and support transformational candidates up and down the ballot and run them to win./ppWe believe that no matter where we come from or what our color, most of us want the same things. We want to earn enough to thrive, not just survive, and leave a better future for our kids. We want healthy food and clean water, safe neighborhoods and a safe world. We want to be free./ppThe Working Families Party is regular people coming together across our differences to make a better future for us all. Were a multiracial party that fights for workers over bosses and people over the powerful. We want an America which realizes the promise unrealized in our history of freedom and equality for all./ppAre you passionate about building power for working families in your own community? Do you believe change happens when neighbors come together around shared struggles? The WFP Community Organizer role is a 9-month, hands-on training program designed to equip local leaders with the skills, strategy, and support to organize their communities and win tangible improvements for working people./ppThis is not a desk job, its a field program. You will build a local volunteer team from the ground up, identify winable local issues, and lead a campaign that delivers real results. Rooted in the belief that those closest to the problem are closest to the solution, we seek applicants who are embedded in their communities and ready to grow as organizers./ph3Essential Duties And Responsibilities/h3pOver the course of 9 months, you will complete:/pulliPhase 1: Foundation Relationship Building (Months 13)/liliComplete a core curriculum of organizing training by attending and participating in virtual and in-person regional training sessions./liliConduct one-on-one relational conversations with community members to listen, build trust, and identify shared concerns./liliResearch and map local power structures and potential campaign issues affecting working families./li/ululliPhase 2: Team Formation Base Building (Months 46)/liliRecruit and bring together a local volunteer action team of 1520 members./liliPlan and facilitate regular team meetings that are inclusive, participatory, and action-oriented./liliSupport your team in selecting a winable, meaningful local campaign./li/ululliPhase 3: Campaign Execution Leadership (Months 78)/liliDevelop and implement a campaign plan with clear goals, tactics, and timelines./liliLead public actions (e.g., community meetings, press events, delegations to decision-makers)./liliBuild partnerships with local allies, advocates, and other grassroots groups./li/ululliPhase 4: Transition Sustainability (Month 9)/liliTrain and transition leadership of your volunteer team to a member-led committee./liliDocument outcomes and celebrate your teams wins./liliGraduate into our alumni network of community organizers./li/ulh3Skills And Qualifications/h3pRequired Skills:/pulliDeep ties to and residence in one of the listed Georgia citiesthis is a strict requirement./liliCommitment to economic and social justice for working families./liliWillingness to learn, take initiative, and work collaboratively./liliReliable access to a smartphone and computer with internet for virtual meetings and trainings./liliComfort speaking with new people and facilitating group discussions./li/ulpPreferred Skills:/pulliSome experience in volunteering, advocacy, labor, faith, student, or community groups./liliPersonal or family experience with issues facing working-class communities (wages, housing, healthcare, education, etc)./liliBilingual or multilingual skills relevant to your community./li/ulh3Location And Travel/h3pThis fellowship is open to residents of the following cities in Georgia:/pulliColumbus/liliAugusta/liliSavannah/liliRome/liliValdosta/liliBrunswick/liliAmericus/liliAthens/liliCarrollton/liliAlbany/li/ulpYou 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./ph3Schedule/h3pThe position is part-time. 1015 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./ph3Compensation/h3p$23 per hour/ph3Union Affiliation/h3pWorking Families Party / Working Families Power is a unionized workplace. This is a nonmanagerial role eligible to join WFPs staff bargaining unit after six months of employment. WFPs union employees are represented by the New York Metropolitan Area Joint Board, Workers United union./ppApplicants 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./ppDiversity, equity, and inclusion/ppWorking 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 ...@workingfamilies.org with the subject line Application Accommodation to request such an accommodation./p/div