Pennsylvania Deputy Organizing Director - Philadelphia, United States - NextGen America

NextGen America

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Philadelphia, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

THE ROLE:

NextGen America is seeking a dynamic and creative political professional to join our youth organizing program that will engage young people in local and national fights to prevent climate disaster, promote prosperity for all Americans, and expand access to the ballot box for young Americans.

The Pennsylvania Deputy Organizing Director will directly manage our field team in Pennsylvania as part of this ambitious effort.

Our work will focus on organizing young people to run a voter registration program and mobilization program in communities and on campuses.

The Pennsylvania Deputy Organizing Director will manage the Regional Organizing Directors and Organizers to ensure program success.

This role will report to the Pennsylvania Organizing Director.

This role is remote, but applicants must live in or be willing to relocate to Pennsylvania.

FLSA Classification:
Exempt

Remote Position:
Yes

Union Position:
No

Travel Requirements: 30%

End Date: 11/15/2024

WHAT YOU'LL ACHIEVE:

Assist in the management of the statewide youth voter engagement program
Assist in holding field staff accountable to metrics and goals; ensure timely and accurate data and field reporting from field staff
Inperson organizing, including voter and community engagement at businesses, campuses and NextGensponsored events
Support the state HQ management team to develop and execute campaign plans and effective organizing tactics including traditional grassroots voter contact and some creative earned media actions.
Assist the Organizing Director with managing Regional Organizing Directors and Organizers

ABOUT YOU:

23 years of field organizing and managing organizers and volunteers
Very well organized; excellent written, verbal and presentation communications skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and outside organizations and to balance multiple priorities without sacrificing quality of work
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to foster a cooperative, teamoriented work environment
Previous youth organizing experience not required, but a strong a plus
Experience working with VAN or Votebuilder is required. EveryAction experience is a plus.

BONUS POINTS:

Experience with both issue and electoral organizing
Experience organizing in communities of color and prior training in antioppression, equity and inclusion organizing
Experience working on youth organizing programs
Experience on one or more campaigns in Pennsylvania at the local or state level

SALARY INFORMATION:

The salary for this position is $75,000.

BENEFITS:

Our comprehensive benefits package plays an essential part in how we recognize you for your critical contribution toward our organization's mission.

Taking Care of

Your Future:
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Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% coverage for you and for your dependents
Shortterm disability, longterm disability and life insurance
401(k) plan we'll match 100% up to 4% of your salary
Prioritizing Your Work/

Life Balance:
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Generous PTO and leave policies
18 paid organizationwide holidays
Setting You Up for Success:_
Up to $150 per month to use toward your cell phone and internet costs

- $100 per month to use toward your personal health and wellness goals

Flexible spending account for dependent care
Professional development opportunities to help you achieve your best self

ABOUT NEXTGEN AMERICA:

NextGen America is the leading national organization for engaging young people through voter education, registration and mobilization.

We invite 18-to-35 year olds — the largest and most diverse generation in American history — into our democracy to ensure our government works for them and to find new solutions to the dire challenges facing our society and the world.

Since 2013, NextGen America has registered more than 1.5 million young voters and educated many millions more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

We value and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an organization-in theory and in practice, and our culture reflects that value and commitment.

We are committed to furthering issues like climate change, health care, and immigration from a progressive perspective, and we seek to engage the public in these areas as well as others.

We also recognize the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity within our political system and strive to make positive changes within our system as a result.