Yakima Regional Organizer

Employment: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Program Area: Power Building

Reports To: Political & Organizing Manager

Full-Time Salary Band: $56,000 – $59,000 per year

Location: Flex/Remote and In-Person in Yakima Office

Application Deadline: Sunday, June 22, 2025, by 11:59 PM

BACKGROUND

OneAmerica (OA) was established in 2001 by U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal and has since grown to become a locally and nationally recognized leader in advancing immigrant, civil, and human rights. We utilize grassroots organizing, policy advocacy, and civic/electoral engagement to promote justice in three areas: immigration, education and early learning, and democracy. Our family of organizations consists of OneAmerica (501(c)3), OneAmerica Votes (501(c)4), and OneAmerica Votes Justice Fund (PAC).

POSITION DESCRIPTION

OneAmerica and our family of organizations strive to recruit immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers into the organization to grow as leaders in their communities and organize others to make Washington State a Thriving Home for immigrants.

Regional organizers are responsible for developing and managing a regional chapter of OneAmerica (OA) and OneAmerica Votes (OAV) in the county/region the organizer is assigned. This requires organizers to build and cultivate deep, self-interested relationships with immigrants who want to make changes to the government and electoral systems that keep us from thriving. Regional organizers will be responsible for developing a core team of directly impacted community leaders through canvassing, organizing local events with the base, and holding monthly chapter meetings.

Applicants interested in this position will have an exciting opportunity to lead the strategy, implementation, and execution of an organizing plan for Yakima County and the region on behalf of OneAmerica and its partners. This ideal candidate will bring a strong racial justice and power analysis lens to this work using their relational leadership skills to build trust while also challenging others to grow into their power. This position is based in Yakima, WA with some travel to Seattle, Olympia, or other areas in the state.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Organizing & Leadership Development (60%)

• Develop and expand authentic relationships with key community members who have an interest in advocating for policies that support immigrant families and workers in Yakima County and Washington State.
• Host and run phone and door-to-door canvasses as part of expanding a base of supporters in Yakima County.
• Provide support and mentorship to community leaders towards a long-term goal of cultivating a well-functioning, action-oriented Yakima County Chapter.
• Integrate community members into the Yakima Chapter as well as OA’s broader campaigns by planning events, developing key strategies for communication and messaging, initiating direct actions, and coordinating follow-up with community members.
• Implement leadership development and advocacy trainings tailored to the interests of emerging leaders who have a stake in the livelihood of immigrant communities in Yakima and across the state. Support the ongoing design and refinement of OA’s training and leadership curriculum.
• Align work with key organizational and coalition members in the region.

Issue Campaign, Civic Engagement, and Electoral Work (30%)

• In response to emerging issues and leaders’ self-interests, conduct research on relevant issues and campaigns that will support broader organizing goals and advance immigrant and refugee political power in Yakima County.
• Build a base of working-class, BIPOC, youth, and immigrant voters in Yakima who identify our organization as a trusted messenger through a year-round voter contact, education, and voter registration program in the region
• Prepare and engage leaders in OAV’s endorsement process and other electoral activities.
• Identify, recruit, and support local leaders to run for office or seek other types of leadership in government.

Administrative and Organizational Ambassador (10%)

• Attend regular staff meetings, member meetings, and larger OA & OAV events to strengthen relationships and understanding across our broad network of members and issue campaigns.
• Support key relationships with other community organizations working with OA staff to collaborate on appropriate campaigns and organizing efforts.
• Represent OA at public events, gatherings, and Lobby Days to advance our strategic campaigns
• Track and manage data and leadership growth across the Yakima County Chapter

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES

OneAmerica is seeking candidates who are passionate about our mission and are highly proactive and relational. While no one candidate will embody all the qualifications below, the ideal candidate would bring:

REQUIRED

• A passion for building and nurturing leadership in the community as demonstrated through 1-2 years of experience doing community-based work
• A high degree of personal accountability, ownership, and an entrepreneurial spirit that lends itself to a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in tablet and smartphone technology and the ability to explain technology in accessible terms to individuals with limited digital literacy skills
• Access to a reliable vehicle and a valid Washington State driver’s license required
• Willingness to travel throughout Washington State and nationally on occasion
• Skilled communication abilities to train on organizing principles and techniques with Emerging Bilingual/English Learner populations
• Proven ability to self-manage, meet critical deadlines, and maintain personal accountability

PREFERRED

• 1-2 years of experience in electoral organizing with a strong emphasis on leading and managing voter contact and registration campaigns
• Strong written and verbal communication, active listening, and relationship-building skills
• Experience building a culture of shared leadership, developing leaders in formal and informal ways
• Bilingual or multilingual assets and capacity
• A strong analysis of relational dynamics and anti-racism with a commitment to build power in immigrant and refugee communities by leading with relationships

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to accommodate community-based scheduling needs, such as evening and weekend meetings.
• Travel within the state (roughly 6-9 times a year) and within Yakima County or region weekly to meet with community groups.
• Ability to have multiple phone calls a day
• Ability to walk for 3 hours at a time for door-to-door weekly canvasses, ramping up to multiple times a week in the summer and fall months

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This is a hybrid position within the state of Washington and is based out of our Yakima office. Qualified applicants must appear in-office at least twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Flexibility within Washington

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including vision, dental, life insurance; short- and long-term disability; 20 weeks of family and medical leave; and more;
• Other benefits include cell phone and transportation stipends, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), 403(b) retirement plans
• Five weeks of PTO in years 0-3, six weeks for years 4-6, seven weeks of PTO after 7 years of service;
• Three months paid sabbatical after every five years of service;
• OneAmerica is committed to work/life balance and encourages meeting-free Fridays, and Summer-free Fridays (3-day weekends for two months in the summer);
• We have a transparent compensation philosophy and offer cost-of-living and annual merit-based raises;
• We are committed to employee growth and advancement, including professional development investments

INTERVIEW PROCESS ORDER:

• Phone Screen Interview
• Virtual First Panel interview
• Virtual Second Panel interview with a performance task. All candidates who submit performance task and attend the second interview will receive a $60 egift card as compensation for their time.
• Virtual or in-person final interview with the Hiring Manager and Director

Desired start date: Monday, August 11, 2025

Application Deadline: Sunday, June 22, 2025, by 11:59 PM

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OneAmerica is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.