Field Organizer - Tucson, Arizona

The Field Organizer - Arizona supports Population Connection and Population Connection Action Fund’s advocacy team in building grassroots support for universal access to voluntary family planning services. The Field Organizer will support the #Fight4HER campaign’s efforts in Tucson, Arizona to educate and mobilize voters to reach out to their elected government officials and encourage them to support pro-choice policies and increased funding for international planning programs. The Field Organizer will have 3-5 years of relevant work experience, with skills in volunteer recruitment and mobilization.

The Field Organizer - Arizona will build long-term partnerships with student and community groups and various social justice organizations to build support for Population Connection’s legislative agenda. This outreach is conducted through email and phone calls to the general public – from college students to senior citizens – with the goal of generating a large and diverse grassroots force in support of international family planning and reproductive health and rights. Through this work, the Field Organizer - Arizona will recruit a volunteer base with whom they will execute campaign goals.

The Field Organizer - Arizona will coordinate with these advocates to set up speaking engagements, meetings with members of Congress, volunteer activities, and other events. Other responsibilities include monitoring current events, building relationships with pro-choice, progressive community organizations, providing existing members and volunteers with materials and information for local advocacy efforts, and supporting Population Connection Action Fund’s electoral efforts. This is intended to be a year-round organizing position and is not cyclical.

Location: Hybrid, with significant in-person time; must be willing to organize and attend in-person events, such as weekly meetings, petitioning/canvassing events, door knocking, etc.; evening and weekend work required. Must live in or be willing to move to Tucson, Arizona.

Reports to: National Field Director/Organizing Manager

Additional key relationships

• Vice President of Government and Political Affairs
• Vice President for Communications
• Sr. Director of Advocacy and Outreach

Key responsibilities

• Serve as #Fight4HER community organizer in Tucson, Arizona
• Ensure Arizona-based field program reflects #Fight4HER’s national priorities and messaging while remaining locally relevant
• Provide weekly reports to Senior Director of Advocacy and Outreach and National Field Director
• Identify and recruit volunteers through direct outreach, relational organizing, and digital platforms
• Develop and maintain systems to track volunteer engagement and growth
• Conduct advocacy and organizing trainings for volunteers
• Train and mentor volunteers to take on organizing activities and leadership roles
• Canvass neighborhoods, make phone calls, and text supporters to build support and collect data
• Lead various direct action and volunteer mobilization efforts as required, including but not limited to petitioning, Letters to the Editor, and local lobbying efforts
• Support digital organizing efforts in EveryAction platform, such as data entry and email distribution
  • Maintain and update contact lists, calendars, and internal databases, including volunteer and activist notes
• Represent #Fight4HER at public-facing events, meetings, and community forums
  • Deliver clear, values-based messaging that resonates with community members
  • Act as a spokesperson or liaison when needed, helping translate the campaign’s goals to the public (including to local media as necessary)
• Think creatively about opportunities to grow #Fight4HER campaign and bolster efforts
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure secure handling of sensitive volunteer or community data

Additional responsibilities

• Monitor supply levels (e.g., canvassing materials, swag, flyers) and submit purchase or replenishment requests
• Track, collect, and submit expense reports, receipts, and reimbursements in a timely manner
• Organize and archive photos, testimonials, and event documentation for future communications use

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience (e.g., community organizing, campaign organizing, political organizing)
• Pro-choice: candidates must support every individual’s right to determine their own pregnancy and childbearing outcomes
• Must live in or be willing to move to Tucson, Arizona. The Field Organizer - Arizona will be expected to be based locally to the region where they will work.
• Must understand and appreciate the connection between population dynamics and reproductive health advocacy
• Experience with social media management and best practices for each platform (Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, Threads)
• Independent, curious self-starter who requires minimal day-to-day oversight
• Detail-oriented, organized, efficient, and flexible
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable car
• Willing to travel, sometimes on short notice

Desired Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in digital organizing tools, including EveryAction, Mobilize, and Hustle
• Familiarity with Canva design tool
• Fluency in Spanish is a bonus but not required
• Desired start date: Wednesday, November 12

Travel

• Regular domestic travel
• Potential large international conferences, not more than once per year
• Annual staff retreat in Virginia in June

Compensation

Population Connection will provide a salary commensurate with experience, ranging from $80,000 to $85,000. Benefits include generous annual and sick leave; 12 paid holidays; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short-term disability; and a 401K retirement account with matching funds available. A professional development budget of $2,000 a year will be provided to support continuing education.

To apply

Please email the following documents in one file to

Deborah Shum, Senior Director of Human Resources, at jops@popconnect.org.

Please reference “Field Organizer - Arizona” in your subject line.

• Resume and cover letter
• One writing sample (campaign materials preferred)
• Contact information for three professional references, preferably those who have managed your work in the past

Benefits include

• Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and POS medical coverage--$20/month individual
• Blue Dental coverage $5/month
• Employer paid life and disability insurance
• All Federal holidays plus winter holiday week
• Generous annual and sick leave
• 6% 401(K) match, immediate vesting
• $2,000 professional development budget