Youth Organizing Manager

Job Description: The Youth Organizing Manager for the Yes on 4  is responsible for implementing statewide grassroots organizing programs focused on youth voters. designed to support the campaign's goal of passing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to abortion in the state of Florida. The Youth Organizing Manager will work with the campaign’s Organizing Director to oversee and coordinate a team of campus fellows, youth volunteers, and youth supporters to mobilize communities, raise awareness, and foster public support for the campaign.

Key Responsibilities:

Grassroots Mobilization:

• Implement strategic plans with campus fellows and youth voters to achieve campaign objectives, including meeting metrics goals for community events, voter contact, and public education.
• Organize and lead community events, youth summits, rallies, campus meetings, and other public gatherings to raise awareness about the campaign's mission with youth voters
• Build relationships with partner organizations, advocacy groups, and community leaders focused on youth engagement to maximize collective impact.
• Meet campaign metrics for organizing efforts and volunteer engagement.

Coalition Management:

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with partner organizations on college campuses.
• Collaborating with coalition members in Florida’s youth organizing spaces to develop joint strategies, coordinate actions, and leverage collective resources.
• Facilitating regular communication and coordination among coalition members dedicated to youth voting efforts.

Management:

• Manage a campus fellows program, including tracking campus fellow metrics for voter engagement.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in grassroots organizing, with a focus on youth organizing.
• Strong understanding of reproductive rights and familiarity with the Reproductive Justice movement is highly preferred.
• Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively managing a diverse team of volunteers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, including public speaking, campaign messaging, and report writing.
• Proficient in utilizing organizing and communication software, including CRM systems, digital organizing tools, and social media platforms.
• Detail-oriented, with exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to changing campaign needs.
• Knowledge of Florida's political landscape.

Additional Considerations: 

• Floridians Protecting Freedom hopes to build a team that reflects the beautiful diversity of Florida. Black, Latinx Indigenous and People of Color encouraged to apply. Our team is committed to fighting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. 
• We encourage applicants with diverse occupational backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. 
• We encourage applicants who meet most, but not necessarily all, of the requirements to still consider applying. We are a team willing to be creative and non-traditional, and we value a fiery passion for ensuring safe access to abortions above all else. 

Compensation:

• Salary of $5,000 per month
• A health insurance stipend will be provided. 
• Technology and travel stipends will be provided as needed. 

Additional Requirements:

• This is a full-time position. The position is based in Florida and is remote, within the state. 
• Must have personal transportation and be able to travel around Florida as needed.
• Must be able to work on nights and weekends as needed.
• Must be able to hold this position through November 30th, 2024.

To Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@floridiansprotectingfreedom.com.  

Floridians Protecting Freedom is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All interested  individuals, including people of color, women, LGBT persons, formerly incarcerated and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please contact jobs@floridiansprotectingfreedom.com with any questions.