Organizer (PA) - Civic Engagement Specialist

4 weeks ago

Washington DC USA, United States Common Cause Education Fund Full time

We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Civic Engagement Specialist to join our team at Common Cause Education Fund. This role will support our organizing and outreach programs, promoting civic engagement within communities throughout Pennsylvania.

This is a full-time position reporting to the Executive Director, Pennsylvania. The ideal candidate will be able to work in-person in our Harrisburg office at least one day per week and travel throughout Pennsylvania up to three days per week.

Responsibilities:

  • Support engaging, nonpartisan education and outreach activities to drive engagement among new and existing members and expand awareness of our work.
  • Support our work on events, campaigns, and projects, including legislative advocacy campaigns on voting rights and redistricting reform, member lobby days, trainings, and more.
  • Collaborate with other staff to promote activities to our members via social media and other communication channels.
  • Support the development of compelling communications and other materials for our work.
  • Support our election protection activities in Pennsylvania.

Act as a representative for Common Cause:

  • Build and maintain relationships with community partners and members.
  • Attend coalition meetings and other events.

Support our research and advocacy efforts across the state:

  • Assist with research and advocacy efforts on issues such as voting rights, election administration, redistricting, campaign finance, ethics, transparency, national popular vote, and more.
  • Stay up-to-speed on legislative developments on our issues.
  • Collaborate with volunteers and interns to support our work.
  • Support with administrative tasks as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • A strong commitment to Common Cause's nonpartisan mission and to advancing racial equity through our national agenda.
  • A commitment to equity in the goals of your work and in how you work with others.
  • Ability to quickly build relationships and credibility with multiple stakeholders with diverse interests, and a track record of working collaboratively with others.
  • Ability to manage multiple short- and long-term projects and priorities at once, with attention to detail.
  • Strong organization skills, and an ability to manage your time independently.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Critical thinking skills and a resourceful approach to problem-solving.
  • Openness to feedback and awareness of your own strengths and areas for growth.
  • Familiarity with office productivity tools, including Microsoft Office, Slack, and Zoom, as well as social media tools.

Additional requirements:

  • Ability to travel 1-2 times per year in the US for team and/or all staff retreats, and ability to travel to various locations around Pennsylvania up to three days per week.
  • Ability to work in-person in the Harrisburg office at least one day per week.
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, especially during the weeks prior to and following each federal election.

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.
  • A 401k retirement savings plan, with Employer Match after 1 year of service.
  • Generous Paid Time Off, including 20 Days of Vacation and 10 observed Holidays per year, and additional days off for Thanksgiving and Winter break.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Dependent Care and Pet Care Support when you travel for work.
  • Funds for professional development.

Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of any race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, income class, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status, as well as applicants who have been previously incarcerated.

Common Cause (501(c)(4)) and Common Cause Education Fund (501(c)(3)) are nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots affiliate organizations dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create an open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process.

Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Washington, DC, Common Cause has more than 5 million members and supporters living in every congressional district in the United States, and offices in 23 states around the country.

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