Communications Organizer

Title: Communications Organizer

Worker Power is a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.

We are a multi-racial, multi-generational organization dedicated to preserving democracy and improving the lives of working families across the United States through voter engagement and strategic policy interventions.

We draw on the best traditions of union organizing and non-violent direct action to execute electoral and policy campaigns that have a decisive and national impact on issues affecting our lives.

Worker Power recruits and trains workers and young people as agents of political change in their communities. These leaders are building a movement that will elect and support public officials who fight for working people.

Responsibilities

Field press requests, write media advisories and press releases, build relationships with reporters, and pitch reporters about events and campaigns

Work with canvass teams to identify powerful testimonials and earned media opportunities; prepare spokespeople

Create simple flyers and other promotional materials

Manage social media editorial calendar for multiple platforms to maximize post engagement and reach. Create post content, take photos and/or short videos, go live, and assemble simple graphics

Strategize and build online actions to engage and grow email lists of members and potential allies

Strategize, write, and implement messages and campaigns for email, broadcast text, and peer-to-peer texting; monitor performance, engage with responses, and train others

Write for diverse audiences, e.g. websites for voters, online ads for the general public, social media posts for voters and allies

Update website content as needed

Reporting and evaluating online actions, emails, and texts

Qualifications

Some experience in field or online organizing or political campaigns

Some experience in media relations, communications, or marketing

Demonstrated passion for progressive politics and social justice

Ability to write concisely, clearly, and quickly with minimal oversight or copyediting.

Technological savvy and ability to learn new databases, online platforms, etc. relatively quickly. Experience shooting and editing short videos is a plus but not required

Bilingual in oral and written English and Spanish a plus

Strong candidates could be organizers with field experience who are interested in moving into communications. Someone with professional campaign experience in public relations or marketing who has a demonstrated interest in organizing and social justice could also be a good fit.

This is a full-time position. Compensation based on experience.

Worker Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. People of color, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please send your resume to rsulkes[at]workerpower.com with "Communications Organizer" as the subject of your message.

Health care

401k

union contract

Spanish would be a big plus.