Delaware County Lead Organizer

The Delaware County Lead Organizer will be part of One PA's organizing department and will work with a team of Southeastern PA based organizers to lead our basebuilding program in Delaware County. The Delaware County lead organizer will work with the Philadelphia and Allegheny County lead to manage various member engagement initiatives and grassroots campaigns, developing and leading bold, sophisticated, and integrated issue campaigns to grow our members' power across Pennsylvania. The Delaware County Lead Organizer will have the opportunity to engage in various policy issues, working with several statewide coalitions and groups of advocates. The Delaware County Lead Organizer will assist in supervising and supporting chapter organizers to build mulit-issue, place-based chapters. They will be the main eyes and ears on the ground in targeted areas throughout Delaware County.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a working class, base-building organization carrying out membership recruitment, campaign development and supervision. They will have an understanding of environmental justice, systemic inequities, a commitment to social justice, and relevant lived experience. They will have a collaborative spirit to work with the other departments at One PA. Because no single candidate will meet all of the qualifications, we are willing to train those who show promise and encourage you to apply.

Reports To: Organizing Director

Responsibilities:

• Trains and supports up to 3 chapter organizers through daily check ins and debriefs

• Develops, implements and leads campaigns

• Leads research to move campaigns forward

• Leads coalition work and delegates representation to coalition tables

• Develops the leadership skills of organizers and member leaders

• Performs outreach through flyering, door-to-door canvassing, phone calls text messages, and social media

• Plans and executes large member actions such as delegations, rallies, or marches

• Implements leadership development and political education plan

• Tracks leadership in digital databases

• Charts and analyses membership and community involvement

• Works collaboratively with One PA's political, operations, civic engagement, development and communications departments.

Qualifications

• Experience:

• 2 years of base-building experience in community or labor organizations as paid staff or

• 3-4 years of experience as a core volunteer of a base building organization with volunteer management experience

• Experience building deep relationships and developing leaders who have taken ownership of their organization

• Strong written and oral communications skills

• Proven ability to work independently and proactively

• Workshop design skills and meeting facilitation skills

• Experiences and familiarity with different tools for consensus and democratic decision making

• Ability to handle multiple tasks, projects and deadlines

• High degree of emotional awareness and excellent listening skills

• Excellent ability in use of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite and comfort with cloud based technology for use of database for tracking membership and events and work management software

Cultural Competencies

The ideal candidate shares our commitment to racial, social and economic justice and an inclusive organizational culture. Candidates will ideally be flexible, reflective and open to learning while also possessing the ability to bring creative ideas and a fresh perspective to an evolving political program.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Access to and operating a car is required. Willingness to travel and the ability to competently navigate the city is required. Occasional opportunities to travel across the state or country for training or with members can be reasonably expected. One Pennsylvania provides mileage reimbursement at the Federal rate, per diem and lodging when working away from home. Ability to work hours exceeding stated office hours to get the job done; ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends when necessary. Physical requirements include walking outdoors year round for multiple hours at a time, climbing stairs, and the ability to lift 25 pounds. The position will be based in either Philadelphia or Delaware Counties and will be a hybrid work environment.

Compensation

The salary for this position will be $70,000. Benefits package includes a fully paid health insurance plan optional 401K with a generous employer match after 6 months. Professional development opportunities. Generous paid time off allowances.

Equal Opportunity

One Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. One Pennsylvania does not discriminate against or tolerate harassment of any employee because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other basis prohibited by law, or protected activity under the anti-discrimination statutes.

Women, LGBTQIA people, and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.