Job Description
About the Working Families Party
The 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.
We 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.
The Working Families Party is regular people coming together across our differences to make a better future for us all. We’re 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.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
The New Jersey Working Families Alliance is seeking a detail-oriented, and multi-talented individual to fill the critical community and digital organizing role. The Community and Digital Organizer role includes organizing regional coalitions and civic action sessions, assisting with training for non-partisan voter engagement, recruiting new activists and volunteers to join New Jersey Wolf Packs and building leadership within the grassroots groups as well as supporting the work of the We the People NJ Civic Engagement Table. It will also include digital organizing and content creation. The ideal candidate will possess community organizing and digital skills.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to build community power in New Jersey and help shape the future of progressive politics in New Jersey. This position will be supervised by the New Jersey Working Families Alliance Director of Democracy Organizing and includes opportunities for professional development in organizing, elections, legislative work, and communications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising
Staff NJWFA and NJWFP fundraisers
Participate in annual membership drives
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
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
Aptitude with CRMs (Every Action, VAN/Votivate)
LOCATION AND TRAVEL
This is a hybrid no office role. You may work remotely, but you must be located in New Jersey in order to attend in person meetings and events approximately 2 days per week. You may need to travel for major events and all staff meetings frequently.
SCHEDULE
The position is a temporary, full-time role that will conclude on July 1, 2027.
UNION AFFILIATION
WFP is a unionized workplace. This role is eligible to join WFP’s staff bargaining unit after 6 months. WFP’s union employees are represented by the New York Metropolitan Area Joint Board, Workers United union.
$57,400 - $75,900 a year
The final salary offer will fall into one of the following ranges depending on where you live:
Base Market B (e.g., Camden) $57,400.00 - $75,900.00
Very High Market (e.g., Jersey City) $68,100.00 - $90,000.00
The locations listed above are just examples and not an exhaustive list.
We also offer a robust benefit package for full time employees including paid time off; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plan options; professional development funding; and remote work support.
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.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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 [email protected] with the subject line “Application Accommodation” to request such an accommodation.
