Community Organizer

Our country is at a critical turning point. The US faces a stark choice: stand up and fight for democracy or let autocratic rule take over. A small number of voters in a small number of areas regularly decide our future. The good news is many voters are open to talking, many volunteers are seeking meaningful ways to get involved, and our deep canvassing campaigns work!

Deep canvassing is a method of face to face political engagement proven to win others over in support of a cause. We train deep canvassers to tell stories so people will listen, and how to listen to people so they will talk.

We are hiring organizers to recruit, build, motivate teams of volunteers to build our campaign. If you have experience building a team, and you love working with a volunteer team, you will love this job.

About the Organization

Changing the Conversation For Progress (CTC) engages unlikely voters in authentic converations in order to strengthen democracy and promote justice. CTC, and its affiliates, helped engage Staten Island in 2018, Pennsylvania in 2020, 2022 and 2024. Campaigns have been featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer, NY Times, The Nation, WNYC, The American Prospect, Politics Is For Power, The Philadelphia Citizen and The Forge.

For more background see our website.

About the Role

This is an outstanding opportunity for a results-oriented individual with strong relationship-building skills and enjoys building teams of volunteers. This full-time position is fast-paced, fun, and will require your all. The job includes intensive training in the skills of effective organizing; provides opportunities for professional growth; entails working with committed volunteer leaders; and will develop your expertise in the most effective form of voter engagement ever measured. With the skills you gain, you will play a key role in building a progressive future.

We are looking for motivated candidates to:

• Recruit, train, develop, inspire, and retain a highly motivated and capable volunteer base, with a culture volunteers feel valued, seen, and respected
• Support the organization in maintaining and developing strategic relationships with community and/or political organizations
• Work will start as supporting then leading a team of volunteers teams and report on outcomes
• Serve as a leader and be physically present at canvases
• Ensure volunteer data integrity is consistent and accurate across all platforms

Candidate Skills Sought:

• Experience recruiting and working with volunteers
• Passion for constructively countering the forces of facism, violent extremism and voter suppression
• 3-5 years of work experience, preferably in related field
• Strong interpersonal and social skills and ability to build relationships quickly
• Ability to train, motivate, and influence others to meet ambitious goals
• Ability to work with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Ability to problem-solve, think flexibility, and navigate ambiguity
• Comfort speaking and listening in front of groups; ability to teach, inspire, and tell a good story
• Strong organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and constantly improve
• Ability to navigate a fast-paced organization with high levels of accountability
• Willingness to work in the field, including some evenings and weekends
• A driver's license and access to a working car

Location and Travel: This role will be based in the Philadelphia area with potential for some commuting within the region.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation for this position is $70,000-$75,000 and is commensurate with experience. CTC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, cell phone reimbursement, retirement, and paid vacation.

CTC is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. Recruiting staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority. We strongly encourage Black, Indigenous & People of Color, Spanish Speakers, and women to apply. Candidates are evaluated solely on their qualifications to perform the work required.

How to Apply

Interested parties should email careers@ctc4progress.org with an updated resume and a letter explaining where you learned about the role, why you are interested, and what makes you qualified. Please write “Community Organizer Application” in the subject line of the email.