Regional Organizer

Democratic Socialists of America is the largest socialist organization in the United States, with over 80,000 members and chapters in all 50 states. We believe that working people should run both the economy and society democratically to meet human needs, not to make profits for a few. We are a political and activist organization, not a party. Through community and campus-based chapters, DSA members use a variety of tactics, from legislative to direct action, to fight for reforms that empower working people. DSA is a big tent, multi-tendency organization that welcomes everyone committed to democratic socialism.

Responsibilities

• Directly coach and train chapters (in person or remotely) through ongoing relationships around: strategic campaigns, educational and organizing resources, recruitment and and engagement of members, participation in national-level priorities and other points as necessary
• Provide indirect support to chapters by creating resources, coaching/training member organizers, such as mentors, or identifying other needs that would ultimately assist chapters
• Promote interchapter learning, exchange,coordination and planning through ongoing or existing spaces like District Calls or newly created supported spaces that help chapters learn best practices from each other and, when appropriate, collaborate on external organizing or campaign work
• Develop, revise and execute trainings for DSA membership in various forms
• Identify organic leaders or strong organizers and aggressively support their development and opportunities to engage with local, national or other strategic work
• Support at least one national priority committee or other national project committee through organizing partnership, connecting to relevant parts of DSA (especially chapters) and campaign development/execution
• Maintain high level of organization related to scheduling, note taking, strategic planning , goal-setting, chapter record keeping, and administrative matters related to coordinating all relevant logistics around travel
• Respond to chapter concerns by connecting them to relevant part of DSA staff or organizational infrastructure
• Perform other duties which may arise based on the needs of the organization.

Qualifications

Experience

• Demonstrated success in developing grassroots leadership and winning concrete campaigns. Minimum two years of experience organizing to win collective bargaining agreements, contracts, legislation, pressure campaigns, or other reforms that increased grassroots power.
• Proven track record of recruiting, training, and managing volunteers while mobilizing large numbers of people to take action.
• Preferred: Experience managing relationships with 20+ chapters, affiliates, or subsidiary organizations simultaneously.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional listening, interpersonal, and general communication skills with strong relationship-building abilities.
• Self-starter capable of efficiently managing multiple projects simultaneously and using limited resources effectively.
• Excellent time management and resource allocation skills.
• Systems thinking approach to understanding how individual chapter support contributes to broader organizational goals.
• Demonstrated ability to handle high-pressure situations with positive attitude, tact, and professionalism
• Preferred: Experience with digital organizing tools and platforms such as Action Network, ActionKit, or similar CRM/mass communication systems.

Travel & Availability

• Available to travel to the West Coast and conduct regular meetings in Pacific Time and Mountain Time zones.
• Comfortable with extensive travel requirements and varied scheduling demands.
• Ability to work irregular hours as organizing demands require.
• Valid driver's license required.

Political Alignment & Values

• Commitment to democratic socialist, feminist, anti-racist, anti-ableist, anti-heterosexist, and pro-worker action. Must be grounded in democratic socialist politics.
• General agreement with the positions and perspectives of DSA.

Reports to: Organizing Director

Work Schedule: Full-time. Work hours will fluctuate according to campaign needs and members’ availability.

Democratic Socialists of America will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of their job if doing so does not result in undue hardship. If you are in need of accommodations during the application process or interview, please contact jobswithdsa@dsausa.org.

Democratic Socialists of America is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a staff that reflects the working class. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ communities.