Community Organizer

The League of Women Voters of New Jersey, a nonpartisan political nonprofit, works to empower voters and defend democracy. Founded over 100 years ago, we make democracy work by protecting voting rights and encouraging robust participation. We envision a people-powered democracy actively dismantling systemic racism and removing all barriers to full participation in our government. The Community Organizer works to empower and mobilize League members and the communities we serve.

Goals and Responsibilities:

The League is seeking a full-time Community Organizer to mobilize members, supporters, volunteers, organizations, and the public. This person will play an important role in implementing the League’s civic engagement and voter education goals ahead of the 2025 Gubernatorial election and beyond. With the support and guidance of other program staff, the Community Organizer will:

• Lead GOTV and voter engagement efforts. This includes leading, mobilizing, and participating in door-to-door nonpartisan deep canvassing and text banking campaigns.
• Build and support community coalitions aimed at increasing on the ground voter engagement and building community power
• Organize the League’s voter education efforts to increase high quality voter education materials to New Jersey’s diverse communities and improve voter turnout for low-propensity and marginalized voters
• Using organizing and power-building tactics, foster greater candidate accountability and accessibility
• Offer organizing support to help achieve legislative, advocacy, and program wins
• Grow volunteer leadership and capacity at the state and local levels
• Create and conduct impactful trainings that empower members and the public to take action on priority League initiatives

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate is a coalition-builder with an understanding of New Jersey’s diverse communities and a dedication to building an inclusive democracy. With a deep commitment to racial, social, and economic justice, the ideal candidate is a team-player well versed in winning organizing tactics. They connect with our mission and are excited to find a small work environment where they can make a true impact and grow in the role.

·      A commitment to the League of Women Voters mission and values

·      Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to foster relationships with various stakeholders

·      A commitment to coalition building

·      1-2 years of organizing/canvassing experience or equivalent education preferred

·      Organized, strategic, detail oriented and driven to meet goals

·      A confident and comfortable public speaker

·      Proficiency using and building campaigns in VAN and textbanking platforms

This is a hybrid position. The position requires travel throughout the state during and outside of normal business hours and requires evening and weekend organizing/canvassing work. The work week is 37.5 hours.

Benefits include 100% employer paid comprehensive health and dental plans for individual employees plus partial family coverage, life insurance, vision reimbursement, and wellness/fitness reimbursement. In addition, generous time off includes 20 PTO days, 12 sick days, 3 self-care days, 2 volunteer service days, 90 days of parental leave, and a 30-day sabbatical after 5 years of service to the organization. 

Please send resume and cover letter to jburns@lwvnj.org.