Outreach and Membership Associate

Job title

Outreach and Membership Associate

Reports to

Director of Outreach and Membership

FLSA Status

Non-exempt Position

Job Purpose

The Outreach Associate supports the goals and priorities of the Outreach and Membership team, largely through assisting with AFJ and AFJ Action Campaign initiatives, under guidance from the Director of Outreach and Membership. A goal of the Outreach and Membership team is to help recruit, deepen, and expand engagement of AFJ member organizations, progressive partners, national and state advocates, and legal communities to elevate the importance of the courts with AFJ and AFJ Action’s networks and the public and ensure these organizations have the resources, tools, and training to advance their missions through policy advocacy. Working across AFJ departments, the Outreach and Membership Associate helps to expand AFJ’s presence in the judicial nominations and broader progressive movements, including managing substantive data, engagement, and operational aspects of AFJ’s membership program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the ongoing maintenance and organization of large datasets, including maintaining and updating AFJ member records, to support and enhance team operations, including tracking member engagement;
• Maintain and build contact lists and member profiles in EveryAction;
• Build and maintain relationships with local, state, and national member organizations and coalition partners to increase awareness of the importance of the courts and mobilize against or in support of nominations and policy priorities around the courts and nonprofit advocacy;
• Execute and assist with organizing AFJ And AFJ Action outreach and membership events, including the Holding Court and Gavel In series, by confirming speakers, building turnout, recruiting partners, and providing logistical support;
• Support outreach initiatives with national and state progressive groups, grasstops and political donors, attorneys and legal elites to engage on federal and state courts, policy advocacy on courts and nonprofit advocacy, and participate in AFJ’s network, with an emphasis on AFJ’s member and partner groups;
• Assist with programming, communications, trainings, and operational strategies to deepen relationships with AFJ member organizations. This could include, but is not limited to, writing and editing the monthly member newsletter; drafting member briefings; assisting with quarterly member trainings and capacity building trainings; sharing resources with members; and more;
• Assist with recruiting and growing membership; identify opportunities for our member program to further organizational priorities; and strengthen dues/renewals processes. This could include, but is not limited to, researching and proposing potential organizations for membership; coordinating member prospecting trips; evaluating and improving the dues renewal process; supporting and improving the membership onboarding process; and more;
• Implement targeted partner engagement tactics for AFJ priority judicial nominations and policies in issue area, such as court reform and nonprofit advocacy/defense, working with Communications to create sample content for groups to disseminate via newsletters, action toolkits, sample letters to the editor, sign-on letters, and press materials;
• Help with AFJ and AFJ Action’s presence at external meetings, events, and conferences, including supporting session proposals, ordering promotional materials, assisting with AFJ and AFJ Action tabling and visibility opportunities, coordinating internal staff involvement, and more;
• Participate in work to increase AFJ’s racial equity capacity internally and as embodied in AFJ’s member organization program and partnerships;
  • Assist with managing and planning programs for Outreach summer interns;
  • Work across departments to assist with outreach and membership for additional organization priorities as necessary;
• Perform other duties and assist other departments as required.

Required Qualifications

• • BA or BS degree or equivalent experience;
  • 1-3+ years’ experience in campaign, community, data analytics, event planning, and/or campus organizing/outreach; coalition-building experience preferred;
  • Ability to efficiently handle and process large volumes of data while ensuring consistency and accuracy;
  • Demonstrated experience working with a variety of stakeholder organizations and individuals to engage and motivate to action, including underrepresented constituencies and organizations;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to interact online, on the phone, and in-person with stakeholders, legal community, coalition members, and professional staff;
  • Highly organized and detail oriented – with experience developing and/or sustaining tracking systems preferred;
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment;
  • Demonstrated commitment to centering underrepresented and diverse constituencies, such as communities of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities, and more;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, “can do” attitude, and a desire to work in a collegial and diverse environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• • Experience with constituent management systems such as EveryAction, Salsa, NGP VAN, Convio, etc.;
  • Experience with coalition organizing and community building;
  • Experience working on issues related to social justice causes and constitutional protections;
  • Demonstrated success planning events and/or program series.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a non-exempt union position covered under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, CWA Local 32035, which includes salary minimums based on job position category. This position is in Group 1 and has an annual salary range of $57,500- #63,751.

We offer a comprehensive and generous benefits program, including:

Insurance

We offer medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as an employee assistance program for physical and mental well-being.

Retirement

Save for retirement with our 401K plan with a 5% employer contribution. Other insurances include life and disability.

Time Off

• Year 1 (0-12 months): Eleven (11) days of vacation each year (3.66 hours per pay period), with a maximum accrual cap of 17 days
• Year 2-4: Sixteen (16) days of vacation each year (5.33 hours per pay period), with a maximum accrual cap of 24 days
• Year 4+: Twenty-One (21 days) of vacation each year (7.0 hours per pay period), with a maximum accrual cap of 32 days

Parental Leave

Eligible employees may take up to sixteen (16) total weeks of leave in connection with the birth of the employee’s child, placement of a child with the employee for adoption, or gaining of a foster child. AFJ and AFJ Action will provide eligible employees with twelve (12) weeks of fully paid parental leave for purposes of bonding with a new baby following a birth or placement of a child for adoption or gaining of a foster child.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer and communicate with others while doing so. On occasions, travel by car, train, and/or airplane. Ability to work long hours when needed (though rare). All employees are required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions. The essential duties and responsibilities listed above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position that is eligible for a hybrid work schedule 1 day per week (Tuesdays), with the rest of the week remote (option to come into the office more than one day a week). Throughout the year, there will be a few expectations to attend events, rallies, etc. (both AFJ hosted or hosted by a coalition partner or member organization (combination of in-person and remote work).

General office working conditions, the noise level in the office is usually quiet. Some occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.

AFJ’s non-management staff members are unionized with the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, CWA Local 32035 and this position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Location

This position is hybrid, based in the Washington, DC area.

Direct Reports

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but may assist in the management of interns.

Racial Equity

Our employees share our commitment to increasing racial diversity in our movement and organization, integrating justice and equity into the work we do, and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture.

Alliance for Justice provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

AFJ’s DEIA Statement

At Alliance for Justice, we celebrate the richness that our differences bring. We believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are not just principles, but the foundation of our strength. Every individual brings a distinct and invaluable perspective, and we thrive when all voices are encouraged to speak openly, authentically, and with confidence. By embracing who we are and where we come from, we create a culture where everyone is welcomed, heard, and empowered to contribute to our collective mission.

Disclaimer

This description is intended to provide an overview of this position and is not all-inclusive. The incumbent in this position will be expected to perform other duties as required. Responsibilities may change over time. This description is provided for informational purposes only and does not form the basis of a contract.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants please reference Outreach and Membership Associate in your subject line and submit a letter of interest/cover letter and resume on our website at https://www.afj.org/about/careers. (NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE).

If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email alicia.peyton@afj.org.

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