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NextGen America East Lansing, Michigan
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
THE ROLE:  NextGen America is seeking passionate and hardworking candidates to join our youth organizing program in Michigan, working to engage young people in electoral politics by registering thousands of young people to vote across the state. NextGen is committed to engaging young people in Michigan in the political process and increasing participation among 18-35 year olds. This role will be focused on organizing in one of several regions in Michigan as part of this ambitious effort.    In Michigan, this effort will focus on organizing young people on campuses and the surrounding communities to bring progressive change to government through voting. Our work will engage young people in voter registration efforts, volunteer recruitment, and pledging young people to vote. Organizers need to be comfortable and confident in: mobilizing their own community, growing their network to include new volunteers to train, and motivating community leaders to help register and mobilize their own networks. Organizers are directly responsible for managing a team of volunteers in their region to hit weekly and phase metric goals.    This role will be based in  East Lansing  and reports to the Organizing Director in  Michigan . FLSA Classification: Exempt Remote Position: No Union Position: Yes Travel Requirements: 20-25% outside of assigned turf End Date: 11/15/2024 WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE: Recruit and train organizers to organize effectively and efficiently on their campuses and in their communities In-person organizing, including voter and community engagement at voter homes, businesses, campuses and NextGen-sponsored events Manage organizers to hit their goals Recruit and manage volunteers as necessary Promote and execute events worthy of press and media Develop relationships and partnerships with local community, student groups, and campus administrations in order to hit goals Execute campaign plans and effective organizing tactics including traditional grassroots voter contact, creative earned media actions, digital organizing tactics, event planning and turnout Meet all data and field reporting deadlines Perform other dues as assigned REQUIRED SCHEDULE & AVAILABILITY: This role has a structured schedule as defined in the collective bargaining agreement between represented field staff and NextGen. As with most jobs in field organizing, the schedule for this role will fluctuate based on the time of year. This position is a full time exempt position and the hours here are general expectations for what the time requirement will be to effectively complete your responsibilities. Applicants must have the willingness and ability to work the following schedule: A work schedule consisting of approximately 8-10 hours per day, 5 days per week General availability to work weekends and irregular hours A high capacity work schedule during designated events (For example: campus welcome weeks, the weeks leading up to voter registration deadlines) consisting of approximately 10-12 hours per day, 6 days per week A work schedule consisting of up to 12 hours per day, 7 days per week for the 14 days leading up to the General Election (on even years only) ABOUT YOU: Experience organizing and managing organizer and volunteers Driven with a strong work ethic Weekend and irregular work hours required Ability to adapt to evolving priorities and manage several tasks simultaneously Very well organized; excellent written, verbal and presentation communications skills Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and outside organizations and multi-task without sacrificing quality of work Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to foster a cooperative, team-oriented work environment Experience working with VAN or Votebuilder Experience with electoral organizing Experience organizing in communities of color Bonus points for: Previous student, youth, or campus organizing experience Experience with EveryAction Prior training in anti-oppression, equity and inclusion organizing SALARY INFORMATION: Salary of $5,695.00/month plus a comprehensive benefits package. This salary is non-negotiable per Campaign Workers Guild (Union) and NextGen America’s collective bargaining agreement.  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:  Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% coverage for you and for your dependents Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance 401(k) plan - we’ll match 100% up to 4% of your salary Setting You Up for Success: $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 Prioritizing Your Work/Life Balance: Generous PTO and leave policies  18 paid organization-wide holidays 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 1.4 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.
NextGen America Arizona
Feb 23, 2024
Full time
THE ROLE:  NextGen America is seeking passionate and hardworking candidates to join our youth organizing program in Arizona, working to engage young people in electoral politics by registering thousands of young people to vote across the state. NextGen is committed to engaging young people in Arizona in the political process and increasing participation among 18-35 year olds. This role will be focused on organizing in one of several regions in Arizona as part of this ambitious effort.  This role is available in the following locations:  Flagstaff Yuma Navajo   Phoenix The primary work location for this role will be assigned at time of hire. This is an in-person position and you will be required to work on your primary campus according to the schedule laid out below.  In Arizona, this effort will focus on organizing young people on campuses and the surrounding communities to bring progressive change to government through voting. Our work will engage young people in voter registration efforts, volunteer recruitment, and pledging young people to vote. Regional Organizing Directors need to be comfortable and confident in: mobilizing their own community, growing their network to include new volunteers to train, and motivating community leaders to help register and mobilize their own networks. Regional Organizing Directors are directly responsible for managing a team of volunteers in their region to hit weekly and phase metric goals.  This role reports to the Organizing Director in Arizona. FLSA Classification: Exempt Remote Position: No Union Position: Yes Travel Requirements: 20-25% outside of assigned turf End Date: 10/04/24 WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE: Recruit and train organizers to organize effectively and efficiently on their campuses and in their communities In-person organizing, including voter and community engagement, businesses, campuses and NextGen-sponsored events Manage organizers to hit their goals Recruit and manage volunteers as necessary Promote and execute events worthy of press and media Develop relationships and partnerships with local community, student groups, and campus administrations in order to hit goals Execute campaign plans and effective organizing tactics including traditional grassroots voter contact, creative earned media actions, recruitment, event planning and turnout Meet all data and field reporting deadlines Perform other dues as assigned REQUIRED SCHEDULE & AVAILABILITY: This role has a structured schedule as defined in the collective bargaining agreement between represented field staff and NextGen. As with most jobs in field organizing, the schedule for this role will fluctuate based on the time of year. This position is a full time exempt position and the hours here are general expectations for what the time requirement will be to effectively complete your responsibilities. Applicants must have the willingness and ability to work the following schedule: A work schedule consisting of approximately 8-10 hours per day, 5 days per week General availability to work weekends and irregular hours A high capacity work schedule during designated events (For example: campus welcome weeks, the weeks leading up to voter registration deadlines) consisting of approximately 10-12 hours per day, 6 days per week A work schedule consisting of up to 12 hours per day, 7 days per week for the 14 days leading up to the General Election (on even years only) ABOUT YOU: Experience organizing and managing organizer and volunteers Driven with a strong work ethic Weekend and irregular work hours required Ability to adapt to evolving priorities and manage several tasks simultaneously Very well organized; excellent written, verbal and presentation communications skills Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and outside organizations and multi-task without sacrificing quality of work Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to foster a cooperative, team-oriented work environment Experience working with VAN or Votebuilder Experience with electoral organizing Experience organizing in communities of color Bonus points for: Previous student, youth, or campus organizing experience Experience with EveryAction Prior training in anti-oppression, equity and inclusion organizing SALARY INFORMATION: Salary of $5,695.00/month plus a comprehensive benefits package. This salary is non-negotiable per Campaign Workers Guild (Union) and NextGen America’s collective bargaining agreement.  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:  Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% coverage for you and for your dependents Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance 401(k) plan - we’ll match 100% up to 4% of your salary Setting You Up for Success: $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 Prioritizing Your Work/Life Balance: Generous PTO and leave policies  18 paid organization-wide holidays 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 1.4 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.
NextGen America Phoenix, Arizona
Feb 20, 2024
Full time
NextGen America is seeking passionate and hardworking candidates to join our youth organizing program in Arizona, working to engage young people in electoral politics by registering thousands of young people to vote across the state. NextGen is committed to engaging young people in Arizona in the political process and increasing participation among 18-35 year olds. This role will be focused on organizing in one of several regions in Arizona as part of this ambitious effort.  In Arizona, this effort will focus on organizing young people on campuses and the surrounding communities to bring progressive change to government through voting. Our work will engage young people in voter registration efforts, volunteer recruitment, and pledging young people to vote. Organizers need to be comfortable and confident in: mobilizing their own community, growing their network to include new volunteers to train, and motivating community leaders to help register and mobilize their own networks. Organizers are directly responsible for managing a team of volunteers in their region to hit weekly and phase metric goals.  This role will be based in  Phoenix  and reports to the Organizing Director in  Arizona . FLSA Classification: Exempt Remote Position: No Union Position: Yes Travel Requirements: 20-25% outside of assigned turf End Date: 11/15/2024 WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE: Recruit and train organizers to organize effectively and efficiently on their campuses and in their communities In-person organizing, including voter and community engagement at voter homes, businesses, campuses and NextGen-sponsored events Manage organizers to hit their goals Recruit and manage volunteers as necessary Promote and execute events worthy of press and media Develop relationships and partnerships with local community, student groups, and campus administrations in order to hit goals Execute campaign plans and effective organizing tactics including traditional grassroots voter contact, creative earned media actions, digital organizing tactics, event planning and turnout Meet all data and field reporting deadlines Perform other dues as assigned REQUIRED SCHEDULE & AVAILABILITY: This role has a structured schedule as defined in the collective bargaining agreement between represented field staff and NextGen. As with most jobs in field organizing, the schedule for this role will fluctuate based on the time of year. This position is a full time exempt position and the hours here are general expectations for what the time requirement will be to effectively complete your responsibilities. Applicants must have the willingness and ability to work the following schedule: A work schedule consisting of approximately 8-10 hours per day, 5 days per week General availability to work weekends and irregular hours A high capacity work schedule during designated events (For example: campus welcome weeks, the weeks leading up to voter registration deadlines) consisting of approximately 10-12 hours per day, 6 days per week A work schedule consisting of up to 12 hours per day, 7 days per week for the 14 days leading up to the General Election (on even years only) ABOUT YOU: Experience organizing and managing organizer and volunteers Driven with a strong work ethic Weekend and irregular work hours required Ability to adapt to evolving priorities and manage several tasks simultaneously Very well organized; excellent written, verbal and presentation communications skills Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and outside organizations and multi-task without sacrificing quality of work Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to foster a cooperative, team-oriented work environment Experience working with VAN or Votebuilder Experience with electoral organizing Experience organizing in communities of color Bonus points for: Previous student, youth, or campus organizing experience Experience with EveryAction Prior training in anti-oppression, equity and inclusion organizing SALARY INFORMATION: Salary of $5,695.00/month plus a comprehensive benefits package. This salary is non-negotiable per Campaign Workers Guild (Union) and NextGen America’s collective bargaining agreement.  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:  Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% coverage for you and for your dependents Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance 401(k) plan - we’ll match 100% up to 4% of your salary Setting You Up for Success: $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 Prioritizing Your Work/Life Balance: Generous PTO and leave policies  18 paid organization-wide holidays 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 1.4 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.
NextGen America
Feb 08, 2024
Part time
Pennsylvania Deputy Field Organizer (Multiple Locations) THE ROLE:  NextGen America is seeking passionate and hardworking candidates to join our youth organizing program in Pennsylvania, working to engage young people in electoral politics by registering thousands of young people to vote across the state. NextGen is committed to engaging young people in Pennsylvania in the political process and increasing participation among 18-35 year olds. This role will be focused on organizing in one of several regions in Pennsylvania as part of this ambitious effort.  This role is available in the following locations:  Pittsburgh - University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University Philadelphia - Temple University, Drexel University, University of Pennsylvania State College - Pennsylvania State University The primary work location for this role will be assigned at time of hire. This is an in-person position and you will be required to work on your primary campus according to the schedule laid out below.  In Pennsylvania, this effort will focus on organizing young people on campuses and the surrounding communities to bring progressive change to government through voting. Our work will engage young people in voter registration efforts, volunteer recruitment, and pledging young people to vote. Organizers need to be comfortable and confident in: mobilizing their own community, growing their network to include new volunteers to train, and motivating community leaders to help register and mobilize their own networks. Organizers are directly responsible for managing a team of volunteers in their region to hit weekly and phase metric goals.  This role reports to the Regional Organizing Director.  FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Remote Position: No Union Position: Yes Travel Requirements: 10% outside of assigned turf End Date: 5/15/2014 WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE: Hit defined field goals, including voter registration, traditional grassroots voter contact, digital outreach, and event planning and turnout Meet all data and field reporting deadlines In-person organizing, including voter and community engagement at businesses, campuses and NextGen-sponsored events Work with college administrations to increase civic participation and voter registration within the campus community Implement a digital-forward organizing program that includes social media, direct outreach online, phone banking, text banking and creative tactics to reach voters where they are Develop NextGen student clubs on campuses and work with student leaders to run these clubs and host events on campus and online Develop relationships and partnerships with local community and student groups Plan and host events within the community, on campus, and virtually Recruit and train a local volunteer team that will organize their networks around voter registration drives and get out the vote efforts Perform other duties as assigned REQUIRED SCHEDULE & AVAILABILITY: This role has a structured schedule as defined in the collective bargaining agreement between represented field staff and NextGen. As with most jobs in field organizing, the schedule for this role will fluctuate based on the time of year. This position is a part time non-exempt position and the hours here are general expectations for what the time requirement will be to effectively complete your responsibilities. Applicants must have the willingness and ability to work the following schedule: A work schedule consisting of approximately 3-5 hours per day, 3 days per week General availability to work weekends A high capacity work schedule during designated events (For example: campus welcome weeks, the weeks leading up to voter registration deadlines) consisting of approximately 3-5 hours per day, 4 days per week ABOUT YOU: Ability to work independently and remotely Effective communicator in a digital and largely online environment Driven by a strong work ethic Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills Ability to adapt to evolving priorities and manage several tasks simultaneously Previous electoral organizing experience is a plus Bilingual candidates are a plus  SALARY INFORMATION: The salary for this position is $22.44/hour. This salary is non-negotiable per Campaign Workers Guild (Union) and NextGen America’s collective bargaining agreement.  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 1.4 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.
NextGen America Detroit, Michigan
Feb 06, 2024
Full time
Michigan Field Organizer (Detroit) THE ROLE:  NextGen America is seeking passionate and hardworking candidates to join our youth organizing program in Michigan, working to engage young people in electoral politics by registering thousands of young people to vote across the state. NextGen is committed to engaging young people in Michigan in the political process and increasing participation among 18-35 year olds. This role will be focused on organizing in one of several regions in Michigan as part of this ambitious effort.    The primary work location for this role will be Wayne State University.  This is an in-person position and you will be required to work on your primary campus according to the schedule laid out below.    In Michigan, this effort will focus on organizing young people on campuses and the surrounding communities to bring progressive change to government through voting. Our work will engage young people in voter registration efforts, volunteer recruitment, and pledging young people to vote. Organizers need to be comfortable and confident in: mobilizing their own community, growing their network to include new volunteers to train, and motivating community leaders to help register and mobilize their own networks. Organizers are directly responsible for managing a team of volunteers in their region to hit weekly and phase metric goals.    This role reports to the Regional Organizing Director.    FLSA Classification: Exempt Remote Position: No Union Position: Yes Travel Requirements: 25% outside of assigned turf End Date: 11/15/2024 WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE: Hit defined field goals, including voter registration, traditional grassroots voter contact, digital outreach, and event planning and turnout Meet all data and field reporting deadlines In-person organizing, including voter and community engagement at businesses, campuses and NextGen-sponsored events Work with college administrations to increase civic participation and voter registration within the campus community Implement a digital-forward organizing program that includes social media, direct outreach online, phone banking, text banking and creative tactics to reach voters where they are Develop NextGen student clubs on campuses and work with student leaders to run these clubs and host events on campus and online Develop relationships and partnerships with local community and student groups Plan and host events within the community, on campus, and virtually Recruit and train a local volunteer team that will organize their networks around voter registration drives and get out the vote efforts Perform other duties as assigned REQUIRED SCHEDULE & AVAILABILITY: This role has a structured schedule as defined in the collective bargaining agreement between represented field staff and NextGen. As with most jobs in field organizing, the schedule for this role will fluctuate based on the time of year. This position is a full time exempt position and the hours here are general expectations for what the time requirement will be to effectively complete your responsibilities. Applicants must have the willingness and ability to work the following schedule: A work schedule consisting of approximately 8-10 hours per day, 5 days per week General availability to work weekends and irregular hours A high capacity work schedule during designated events (For example: campus welcome weeks, the weeks leading up to voter registration deadlines) consisting of approximately 10-12 hours per day, 6 days per week A work schedule consisting of up to 12 hours per day, 7 days per week for the 14 days leading up to the General Election (on even years only) ABOUT YOU: Ability to work independently and remotely Effective communicator in a digital and largely online environment Driven by a strong work ethic Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills Ability to adapt to evolving priorities and manage several tasks simultaneously Previous electoral organizing experience is a plus Bilingual candidates are a plus  SALARY INFORMATION: The salary for this position is $4,632.50/month .  This salary is non-negotiable per Campaign Workers Guild (Union) and NextGen America’s collective bargaining agreement.  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:  Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% coverage for you and for your dependents Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance 401(k) plan - we’ll match 100% up to 4% of your salary 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 Prioritizing Your Work/Life Balance: Generous PTO and leave policies  18 paid organization-wide holidays 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 1.4 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.
NextGen America Remote, Michigan
Feb 06, 2024
Full time
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 Michigan Organizing Director will manage our field team in Michigan as part of this ambitious effort. In Michigan, our work will focus on organizing young people to run a C3 voter registration program in communities and on campuses. The Michigan Organizing Director will manage the Organizers and will report to the State Director.  The ideal candidate has a passion for politics and a belief that young people will make the difference in America’s future. 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 economic and racial justice from a progressive perspective, we seek to engage the public in these areas as well as others.  This role will report to the Michigan State Director.    This role is remote, but applicants must live in or be willing to relocate to Michigan.   FLSA Classification: Exempt Remote Position: Yes Union Position: No Travel Requirements: 25% End Date: 11/15/2024 WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE: Run a statewide organizing program focused on registering young voters. Support the State Director to develop and execute campaign plans with effective organizing tactics Manage organizers in a statewide campus and off campus youth voter engagement program that will train volunteers in electoral campaigning and advocacy Hold organizers accountable to metrics and goals; ensure timely and accurate data and field reporting from field staff Develop and implement trainings for staff and volunteers Work with national data team to develop tools to track field progress Work with national communications to tell the story of the youth vote program Perform other duties as assigned ABOUT YOU: 3-4 years of organizing experience Experience managing organizers Very well organized; excellent written, verbal and presentation communications skills Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and outside organizations and be able to multitask without sacrificing quality of work Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to foster a cooperative, team-oriented work environment Experience working with VAN or Votebuilder is required, EveryAction experience is a plus   BONUS POINTS: Experience with both issue and electoral organizing Experience managing union staff Experience organizing in communities of color and prior training in anti-oppression, equity and inclusion organizing Experience working on youth organizing programs Experience on one or more campaigns in Michigan at the local or state level SALARY INFORMATION: The base salary range for this position is  $80,000 . The final base salary will be determined by various factors, including individual qualifications and internal parity, which will be objectively assessed during the interview process.  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:  Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% coverage for you and for your dependents Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance 401(k) plan - we’ll match 100% up to 4% of your salary Setting You Up for Success: $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 Prioritizing Your Work/Life Balance: Generous PTO and leave policies  18 paid organization-wide holidays 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 1.4 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.
NextGen America Tempe, Arizona
Jan 19, 2024
Full time
NextGen America is seeking passionate and hardworking candidates to join our youth organizing program in Arizona, working to engage young people in electoral politics by registering thousands of young people to vote across the state. NextGen is committed to engaging young people in Arizona in the political process and increasing participation among 18-35 year olds. This role will be focused on organizing in one of several regions in Arizona as part of this ambitious effort.  The primary work location for this role will be Arizona State University. This is an in-person position and you will be required to work on your primary campus according to the schedule laid out below.  In Arizona, this effort will focus on organizing young people on campuses and the surrounding communities to bring progressive change to government through voting. Our work will engage young people in voter registration efforts, volunteer recruitment, and pledging young people to vote. Organizers need to be comfortable and confident in: mobilizing their own community, growing their network to include new volunteers to train, and motivating community leaders to help register and mobilize their own networks. Organizers are directly responsible for managing a team of volunteers in their region to hit weekly and phase metric goals.  This role reports to the Regional Organizing Director.  FLSA Classification: Exempt Remote Position: No Union Position: Yes Travel Requirements: 25% outside of assigned turf End Date: 11/15/2024 WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE: Hit defined field goals, including voter registration, traditional grassroots voter contact, digital outreach, and event planning and turnout Meet all data and field reporting deadlines In-person organizing, including voter and community engagement at businesses, campuses and NextGen-sponsored events Work with college administrations to increase civic participation and voter registration within the campus community Implement a digital-forward organizing program that includes social media, direct outreach online, phone banking, text banking and creative tactics to reach voters where they are Develop NextGen student clubs on campuses and work with student leaders to run these clubs and host events on campus and online Develop relationships and partnerships with local community and student groups Plan and host events within the community, on campus, and virtually Recruit and train a local volunteer team that will organize their networks around voter registration drives and get out the vote efforts Perform other duties as assigned REQUIRED SCHEDULE & AVAILABILITY: This role has a structured schedule as defined in the collective bargaining agreement between represented field staff and NextGen. As with most jobs in field organizing, the schedule for this role will fluctuate based on the time of year. This position is a full time exempt position and the hours here are general expectations for what the time requirement will be to effectively complete your responsibilities. Applicants must have the willingness and ability to work the following schedule: A work schedule consisting of approximately 8-10 hours per day, 5 days per week General availability to work weekends and irregular hours A high capacity work schedule during designated events (For example: campus welcome weeks, the weeks leading up to voter registration deadlines) consisting of approximately 10-12 hours per day, 6 days per week A work schedule consisting of up to 12 hours per day, 7 days per week for the 14 days leading up to the General Election (on even years only) ABOUT YOU: Ability to work independently and remotely Effective communicator in a digital and largely online environment Driven by a strong work ethic Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills Ability to adapt to evolving priorities and manage several tasks simultaneously Previous electoral organizing experience is a plus Bilingual candidates are a plus  SALARY INFORMATION: The salary for this position is $4,632.50/month . This salary is non-negotiable per Campaign Workers Guild (Union) and NextGen America’s collective bargaining agreement.  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:  Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% coverage for you and for your dependents Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance 401(k) plan - we’ll match 100% up to 4% of your salary Setting You Up for Success: $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 Prioritizing Your Work/Life Balance: Generous PTO and leave policies  18 paid organization-wide holidays 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 1.4 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.
NextGen America New Hampshire
Jan 19, 2024
Full time
New Hampshire State Director THE ROLE:  NextGen America is seeking a dynamic and experienced campaign professional to join the nation’s largest youth voting organization and engage young people in local and national fights to prevent climate disaster, promote prosperity for all Americans, protect human rights, and expand access to the ballot box for young Americans. This role will determine state planning and strategy, adherent to budget, and be focused on managing a statewide goal-driven, volunteer-led organizing program on and off campuses, developing in-state political partnerships, increasing NextGen’s visibility including within communities often left behind, event planning, and budget management. The ideal candidate has a passion for politics and a belief that young people will make the difference in America’s future. 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 economic and racial justice from a progressive perspective, 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. This role will report to the National States and Organizing Director.  This role is remote, but applicants must live in or be willing to relocate to New Hampshire. FLSA Classification: Exempt Remote Position: Yes Union Position: No Travel Requirements: 50% in-state travel | 10-15% out-of-state travel End Date: 12/31/2024 WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE: Develop, lead, and drive the overarching strategy for New Hampshire’s local and state issues, then determine, plan, and execute strategies needed to achieve national goals. Design a metrics-driven campaign plan focused on advancing progressive advocacy, winning elections, and increasing youth voter turnout and participation. Oversee the statewide budget and present proposals for funding and its effective allocation.  Oversee on- and off-campus youth voter registration and community engagement efforts and participate in training student volunteers. Collaborate cross-departmentally to ensure org-wide visibility into programmatic needs. Develop and maintain political partnerships with community-based organizations and policymakers across New Hampshire. Manage, support, and develop the organizing staff while identifying opportunities for training and growth. Implement effective and scalable accountability measures for staff. Other duties as assigned. ABOUT YOU: Commitment to youth organizing and a passion for organizing young people in New Hampshire 5-6+ years of political campaign experience 4-5 years of campaign management experience as a campaign manager or a field director  Very well organized; excellent written, verbal and facilitation skills Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and outside organizations and be able to multitask without sacrificing quality of work Demonstrated understanding of political climate and issues of New Hampshire Availability to travel on a regular basis Availability to work increased hours during election season Ability to meet deadlines and program goals in a high-pressure environment Ability to foster a cooperative, team-oriented work environment SALARY INFORMATION: The base for this position is $90,000.  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:  Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% coverage for you and for your dependents Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance 401(k) plan - we’ll match 100% up to 4% of your salary 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.
NextGen America State College, Pennsylvania
Sep 25, 2023
Full time
THE ROLE:  NextGen America is seeking passionate and hardworking candidates to join our youth organizing program in Pennsylvania, working to engage young people in electoral politics by registering thousands of young people to vote across the state. NextGen is committed to engaging young people in Pennsylvania in the political process and increasing participation among 18-35 year olds. This role will be focused on organizing in one of several regions in Pennsylvania as part of this ambitious effort.  The primary work location for this role will be  Penn State University.  This is an in-person position and you will be required to work on your primary campus according to the schedule laid out below.  In Pennsylvania, this effort will focus on organizing young people on campuses and the surrounding communities to bring progressive change to government through voting. Our work will engage young people in voter registration efforts, volunteer recruitment, and pledging young people to vote. Organizers need to be comfortable and confident in: mobilizing their own community, growing their network to include new volunteers to train, and motivating community leaders to help register and mobilize their own networks. Organizers are directly responsible for managing a team of volunteers in their region to hit weekly and phase metric goals.  This role reports to the Regional Organizing Director.  FLSA Classification: Exempt Remote Position: No Union Position: Yes Travel Requirements: 15% outside of assigned turf End Date: 11/15/2023 WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE: Hit defined field goals, including voter registration, traditional grassroots voter contact, digital outreach, and event planning and turnout Meet all data and field reporting deadlines In-person organizing, including voter and community engagement at businesses, campuses and NextGen-sponsored events Work with college administrations to increase civic participation and voter registration within the campus community Implement a digital-forward organizing program that includes social media, direct outreach online, phone banking, text banking and creative tactics to reach voters where they are Develop NextGen student clubs on campuses and work with student leaders to run these clubs and host events on campus and online Develop relationships and partnerships with local community and student groups Plan and host events within the community, on campus, and virtually Recruit and train a local volunteer team that will organize their networks around voter registration drives and get out the vote efforts Perform other duties as assigned REQUIRED SCHEDULE & AVAILABILITY: This role has a structured schedule as defined in the collective bargaining agreement between represented field staff and NextGen. As with most jobs in field organizing, the schedule for this role will fluctuate based on the time of year. This position is a full time exempt position and the hours here are general expectations for what the time requirement will be to effectively complete your responsibilities. Applicants must have the willingness and ability to work the following schedule: A work schedule consisting of approximately 8-10 hours per day, 5 days per week General availability to work weekends and irregular hours A high capacity work schedule during designated events (For example: campus welcome weeks, the weeks leading up to voter registration deadlines) consisting of approximately 10-12 hours per day, 6 days per week A work schedule consisting of up to 12 hours per day, 7 days per week for the 14 days leading up to the General Election (on even years only) ABOUT YOU: Ability to work independently and remotely Effective communicator in a digital and largely online environment Driven by a strong work ethic Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills Ability to adapt to evolving priorities and manage several tasks simultaneously Previous electoral organizing experience is a plus Bilingual candidates are a plus  SALARY INFORMATION: The salary for this position is  $4,541.66/month .  This salary is non-negotiable per Campaign Workers Guild (Union) and NextGen America’s collective bargaining agreement.  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:  Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% coverage for you and for your dependents Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance $150/month toward paying off your student loans 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 Prioritizing Your Work/Life Balance: Generous PTO and leave policies  18 paid organization-wide holidays 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 1.4 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.
NextGen America Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Sep 25, 2023
Full time
THE ROLE:  NextGen America is seeking passionate and hardworking candidates to join our youth organizing program in  Pennsylvania , working to engage young people in electoral politics by registering thousands of young people to vote across the state. NextGen is committed to engaging young people in  Pennsylvania  in the political process and increasing participation among 18-35 year olds. This role will be focused on organizing in one of several regions in  Pennsylvania  as part of this ambitious effort.  In  Pennsylvania , this effort will focus on organizing young people on campuses and the surrounding communities to bring progressive change to government through voting. Our work will engage young voters in voter registration efforts, volunteer recruitment, and pledging young people to vote.  This role will be based in  Pittsburgh  and reports to the Organizing Director in  Pennsylvania . FLSA Classification: Exempt Union Position: Yes Travel Requirement: Weekly travel within assigned region (up to 2 hours from primary location), 25% travel outside of primary region Position End Date: 11/15/2023 WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE: Recruit and train organizers to organize effectively and efficiently on their campuses and in their communities both remotely and in person on a weekly basis In-person organizing, including voter and community engagement at businesses, campuses and NextGen-sponsored events Manage organizers to hit their goals Recruit and manage volunteers as necessary Promote and execute events worthy of press and media Develop relationships and partnerships with local community, student groups, and campus administrations in order to hit goals Execute campaign plans and effective organizing tactics including traditional grassroots voter contact, creative earned media actions, digital organizing tactics, event planning and turnout Meet all data and field reporting deadlines Perform other duties as assigned REQUIRED SCHEDULE & AVAILABILITY: This role has a structured schedule as defined in the collective bargaining agreement between represented field staff and NextGen. As with most jobs in field organizing, the schedule for this role will fluctuate based on the time of year. This position is a full time exempt position and the hours here are general expectations for what the time requirement will be to effectively complete your responsibilities. Applicants must have the willingness and ability to work the following schedule: A work schedule consisting of approximately 8-10 hours per day, 5 days per week General availability to work weekends and irregular hours A high capacity work schedule during designated events (For example: campus welcome weeks, the weeks leading up to voter registration deadlines) consisting of approximately 10-12 hours per day, 6 days per week A work schedule consisting of up to 12 hours per day, 7 days per week for the 14 days leading up to the General Election (on even years only) ABOUT YOU: Experience organizing and managing organizer and volunteers Driven with a strong work ethic Ability to adapt to evolving priorities and manage several tasks simultaneously Very well organized; excellent written, verbal and presentation communications skills Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and outside organizations and multi-task without sacrificing quality of work Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to foster a cooperative, team-oriented work environment Experience working with VAN or Votebuilder Experience with electoral organizing Experience organizing in communities of color Bonus points for: Previous student, youth, or campus organizing experience Experience with EveryAction Prior training in anti-oppression, equity and inclusion organizing SALARY INFORMATION: The salary for this position is  $5,583.33/month.  This salary is non-negotiable per Campaign Workers Guild (union) and NextGen America’s collective bargaining agreement.  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:  Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% coverage for you and for your dependents Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance $150/month toward paying off your student loans Setting You Up for Success: $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 Prioritizing Your Work/Life Balance: Generous PTO and leave policies  18 paid organization-wide holidays 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 1.4 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.
NextGen America United States
Sep 12, 2023
Full time
THE ROLE:  The Senior Campaigns Director will lead a team to create and execute ambitious year-round voter engagement efforts across our 510(c)(3), 510(c)(4), and PAC with the goal of fulfilling our mission and internal goals and contributing to key wins in the electoral space. The Director will assist in directing all voter contact-oriented campaign programming and provide management to staff in the states (including organizers and paid vendors), the national training team, and the national states and organizing director.  This role will report to the Vice President of Campaign Strategy. This is a fully remote position with no location requirement. We encourage candidates from all locations within the United States to apply.  The ideal candidate has a passion for politics and progressive social change. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. 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. FLSA Classification: Exempt Remote Position: Yes Union Position: No Travel Requirements: 30-35% End Date: ‘N/A’ WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE: Provide day-to-day management of the National States and Organizing Director and the National Training team.  Provide hands-on support to develop and execute a 2023-2024 primary plan and voter registration programs across our states.  Serve as a coordinator between digital, operations, data, and other departments to ensure we’re running unified and collaborative programs Write organizing and voter contact strategy plans  Help craft weekly, monthly, and quarterly goals for state field programs, including voter registration, canvass programs, and campus team-building metrics.  Be responsible for reporting progress to the VP of Campaign Strategy, including management of daily progress to goal and accomplishments.  Analyze data, targeting, and modeling to create and track progress with voter contact universes and adjust as needed Support states’ development of in-state best practices for systems and processes to run strong field programs.. Assist in planning and execution for national and state voter engagement strategy, timeline, and goals; strategy to include outreach to and engagement at colleges, community colleges, and high schools, as well as to young voters not on campuses  Help the organization develop creative strategies for campaigns to achieve our mission, with input from key stakeholders Ensure coordination within program team and all other departments Perform other duties as assigned ABOUT YOU: A minimum of 6 years experience working with electoral campaigns or non-profit organizations where you had success in developing and executing field campaigns.  Strong interpersonal and organizational communication skills. Management training experience. Ability and willingness to travel regularly. Strong project management skills An understanding of organizing theory from field, volunteer requirement, and relational organizing Experience executing and evaluating data-driven field campaigns  Experience supervising and developing teams of full-time and part-time organizers and remote staff, managing toward metric drive outcomes  Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as with a team SALARY INFORMATION: The base salary range for this position is  $125,000.00 . The final base salary will be determined by various factors, including individual qualifications and internal parity, which will be objectively assessed during the interview process.  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:  Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% coverage for you and for your dependents Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance 401(k) plan - we’ll match 100% up to 4% of your salary 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
NextGen America United States
Aug 24, 2023
Full time
THE ROLE:  The Senior Vice President, Development will help lead NextGen America’s fundraising efforts and manage the Development team. They will work closely with the organization’s President and Development team to manage the organization’s donor portfolio, build and maintain donor management systems, oversee development staff, plan and execute a national fundraising strategy with the continued goal of diversifying the organization's funding streams. This position is responsible for day-to-day management of all aspects of the fundraising function across NextGen’s C3, C4 and PAC entities from individuals, institutional donors, and donor collaboratives in the progressive space. This role will report to the President. The ideal candidate has a passion for politics and a belief that young people will make the difference in America’s future. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. NextGen America’s mission is to empower young voters to engage in the political process and ensure our government is responsive to the largest and most diverse generation in American history. We are committed to furthering issues like climate change, health care, immigration, economic and racial justice, and others from a progressive perspective, and we seek to engage the public through proven face-to-face tactics and innovative digital strategies. This is a fully remote position with no location requirement. We encourage candidates from all locations within the United States to apply.  FLSA Classification: Exempt Remote Position: Yes Union Position: No Travel Requirements: 25-35%  End Date: N/A WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE: Lead and manage NextGen's overall development department and support/manage systems wide donor management.  Create and lead the implementation of the organization's fundraising plan and strategy, with continued focus on the diversification of funding sources. Work closely with other program Vice Presidents to craft cycle prospectus proposals for funding.  Work closely with the communications department to ensure a fundraising lens and strategy is seamlessly integrated into all of our public communications, to include approving all fundraising materials. Develop policies and standard operating procedures related to fundraising programs. Train and lead other staff to support fundraising, development and marketing efforts.   Arrange donor meetings for oneself and other team members. Work with the President and development team to meet with, cultivate with and communicate with existing and new donors.  Establish and maintain data-driven systems and structures to support regular reporting to internal and external stakeholders.  Support and train staff to make sure all team goals are met on a bi-yearly basis.  Make sure financial legal requirements are being met for the C3, C4 and Super PAC. Ensure grant and donor teams fulfill reporting requirements and work with other departments to ensure accuracy.  Perform other duties as assigned. ABOUT YOU: Must have a strong work ethic and be highly organized, with consistent attention to detail.   Comfortable soliciting and advancing the case for support on behalf of NextGen.   Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills – and impactful storyteller. Ability to distill complex topics into clear and compelling narratives.  Strong supervisory and management skills. Experience working with major donors with capacity to make six- and seven-figure gifts.  Experience working with or at 501c3, 501c4, or pac organizations. Expert knowledge of development best practices and the philanthropic landscape. Ability to navigate the grant process from application to compliance and reporting.  Strong project management skills and the ability to adapt rapidly to evolving priorities and deadlines. Strong business acumen and a strong commitment to results. Ability to work well in teams as well as to pursue and complete independent tasks. Comfortable working remotely in a highly collaborative distributed workforce setting. Proactive, responsible, and responsive. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 10+ years working in the development space - in a role that works directly with funders and individual major donors. Proven success in effectively managing high performing teams. Proven ability to effectively develop and steward long-term relationships with major donors, corporate partners and foundations.  Extensive knowledge of fundraising strategies and principles. Proven and successful track record in fundraising for similar mission campaigns/organizations.  CRM (constituent relationship management) software usage experience, including Salesforce. SALARY INFORMATION: The base salary range for this position is  $155,000-$180,000 . The final base salary will be determined by various factors, including individual qualifications and internal parity, which will be objectively assessed during the interview process.  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:  Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% coverage for you and for your dependents Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance 401(k) plan - we’ll match 100% up to 4% of your salary 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.
NextGen America Pennsylvania, USA
Aug 11, 2023
Full time
THE ROLE:  NextGen America is seeking a dynamic and experienced campaign professional to join the nation’s largest youth voting organization and engage young people in local and national fights to prevent climate disaster, promote prosperity for all Americans, protect human rights, and expand access to the ballot box for young Americans. This role will determine state planning and strategy, adherent to budget, and be focused on managing a statewide goal-driven, volunteer-led organizing program on and off campuses, developing in-state political partnerships, increasing NextGen’s visibility including within communities often left behind, event planning, and budget management. The ideal candidate has a passion for politics and a belief that young people will make the difference in America’s future. 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 economic and racial justice from a progressive perspective, 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. This role will report to the National States and 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: 50% in-state travel | 10-15% out-of-state travel End Date: 12/31/23 WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE: Develop, lead, and drive the overarching strategy for Pennsylvania’s local and state issues, then determine, plan, and execute strategies needed to achieve national goals. Design a metrics-driven campaign plan focused on advancing progressive advocacy, winning elections, and increasing youth voter turnout and participation. Oversee the statewide budget and present proposals for funding and its effective allocation.  Oversee on- and off-campus youth voter registration and community engagement efforts and participate in training student volunteers. Collaborate cross-departmentally to ensure org-wide visibility into programmatic needs. Develop and maintain political partnerships with community-based organizations and policymakers across Pennsylvania. Manage, support, and develop the organizing staff while identifying opportunities for training and growth. Implement effective and scalable accountability measures for staff. Other duties as assigned. ABOUT YOU: Commitment to youth organizing and a passion for organizing young people in Pennsylvania 5-6+ years of political campaign experience 4-5 years of campaign management experience as a campaign manager or a field director  Very well organized; excellent written, verbal and facilitation skills Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and outside organizations and be able to multitask without sacrificing quality of work Demonstrated understanding of political climate and issues of Pennsylvania Availability to travel on a regular basis Availability to work increased hours during election season Ability to meet deadlines and program goals in a high-pressure environment Ability to foster a cooperative, team-oriented work environment BONUS POINTS: Experience with both issue and electoral organizing Experience working with coalitions, especially in Pennsylvania Experience working with vendors Experience managing union staff Experience organizing in communities of color and prior training in anti-oppression, 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 base salary for this position is $95,000.  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:  Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% coverage for you and for your dependents Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance 401(k) plan - we’ll match 100% up to 4% of your salary 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 1.4 million young voters and educated many millions more.
NextGen America Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jul 07, 2023
Seasonal
THE ROLE:  NextGen America is seeking passionate and hardworking candidates to join our youth organizing program in  Pennsylvania , working to engage young people in electoral politics by registering thousands of young people to vote across the state. NextGen is committed to engaging young people in  Pennsylvania  in the political process and increasing participation among 18-35 year olds. This role will be focused on organizing in one of several regions in  Pennsylvania  as part of this ambitious effort.  In  Pennsylvania , this effort will focus on organizing young people on campuses and the surrounding communities to bring progressive change to government through voting. Our work will engage young voters in voter registration efforts, volunteer recruitment, and pledging young people to vote.  This role will be based in  Philadelphia  and reports to the Organizing Director in  Pennsylvania . FLSA Classification: Exempt Union Position: Yes Travel Requirement: Weekly travel within assigned region (up to 2 hours from primary location), 25% travel outside of primary region Position End Date: 11/15/2023 WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE: Recruit and train organizers to organize effectively and efficiently on their campuses and in their communities both remotely and in person on a weekly basis In-person organizing, including voter and community engagement at businesses, campuses and NextGen-sponsored events Manage organizers to hit their goals Recruit and manage volunteers as necessary Promote and execute events worthy of press and media Develop relationships and partnerships with local community, student groups, and campus administrations in order to hit goals Execute campaign plans and effective organizing tactics including traditional grassroots voter contact, creative earned media actions, digital organizing tactics, event planning and turnout Meet all data and field reporting deadlines Perform other duties as assigned REQUIRED SCHEDULE & AVAILABILITY: This role has a structured schedule as defined in the collective bargaining agreement between represented field staff and NextGen. As with most jobs in field organizing, the schedule for this role will fluctuate based on the time of year. This position is a full time exempt position and the hours here are general expectations for what the time requirement will be to effectively complete your responsibilities. Applicants must have the willingness and ability to work the following schedule: A work schedule consisting of approximately 8-10 hours per day, 5 days per week General availability to work weekends and irregular hours A high capacity work schedule during designated events (For example: campus welcome weeks, the weeks leading up to voter registration deadlines) consisting of approximately 10-12 hours per day, 6 days per week A work schedule consisting of up to 12 hours per day, 7 days per week for the 14 days leading up to the General Election (on even years only) ABOUT YOU: Experience organizing and managing organizer and volunteers Driven with a strong work ethic Ability to adapt to evolving priorities and manage several tasks simultaneously Very well organized; excellent written, verbal and presentation communications skills Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and outside organizations and multi-task without sacrificing quality of work Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to foster a cooperative, team-oriented work environment Experience working with VAN or Votebuilder Experience with electoral organizing Experience organizing in communities of color Bonus points for: Previous student, youth, or campus organizing experience Experience with EveryAction Prior training in anti-oppression, equity and inclusion organizing SALARY INFORMATION: The salary for this position is  $5,583.33/month.  This salary is non-negotiable per Campaign Workers Guild (union) and NextGen America’s collective bargaining agreement.  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:  Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% coverage for you and for your dependents Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance $150/month toward paying off your student loans Setting You Up for Success: $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 Prioritizing Your Work/Life Balance: Generous PTO and leave policies  18 paid organization-wide holidays 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 1.4 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.
NextGen America Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Jul 06, 2023
Full time
THE ROLE:  NextGen America is seeking passionate and hardworking candidates to join our youth organizing program in  Pennsylvania , working to engage young people in electoral politics by registering thousands of young people to vote across the state. NextGen is committed to engaging young people in  Pennsylvania  in the political process and increasing participation among 18-35 year olds. This role will be focused on organizing in one of several regions in  Pennsylvania  as part of this ambitious effort.  In  Pennsylvania , this effort will focus on organizing young people on campuses and the surrounding communities to bring progressive change to government through voting. Our work will engage young voters in voter registration efforts, volunteer recruitment, and pledging young people to vote.  This role will be based in  Pittsburgh  and reports to the Organizing Director in  Pennsylvania . FLSA Classification: Exempt Union Position: Yes Travel Requirement: Weekly travel within assigned region (up to 2 hours from primary location), 25% travel outside of primary region Position End Date: 11/15/2023 WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE: Recruit and train organizers to organize effectively and efficiently on their campuses and in their communities both remotely and in person on a weekly basis In-person organizing, including voter and community engagement at businesses, campuses and NextGen-sponsored events Manage organizers to hit their goals Recruit and manage volunteers as necessary Promote and execute events worthy of press and media Develop relationships and partnerships with local community, student groups, and campus administrations in order to hit goals Execute campaign plans and effective organizing tactics including traditional grassroots voter contact, creative earned media actions, digital organizing tactics, event planning and turnout Meet all data and field reporting deadlines Perform other duties as assigned REQUIRED SCHEDULE & AVAILABILITY: This role has a structured schedule as defined in the collective bargaining agreement between represented field staff and NextGen. As with most jobs in field organizing, the schedule for this role will fluctuate based on the time of year. This position is a full time exempt position and the hours here are general expectations for what the time requirement will be to effectively complete your responsibilities. Applicants must have the willingness and ability to work the following schedule: A work schedule consisting of approximately 8-10 hours per day, 5 days per week General availability to work weekends and irregular hours A high capacity work schedule during designated events (For example: campus welcome weeks, the weeks leading up to voter registration deadlines) consisting of approximately 10-12 hours per day, 6 days per week A work schedule consisting of up to 12 hours per day, 7 days per week for the 14 days leading up to the General Election (on even years only) ABOUT YOU: Experience organizing and managing organizer and volunteers Driven with a strong work ethic Ability to adapt to evolving priorities and manage several tasks simultaneously Very well organized; excellent written, verbal and presentation communications skills Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and outside organizations and multi-task without sacrificing quality of work Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to foster a cooperative, team-oriented work environment Experience working with VAN or Votebuilder Experience with electoral organizing Experience organizing in communities of color Bonus points for: Previous student, youth, or campus organizing experience Experience with EveryAction Prior training in anti-oppression, equity and inclusion organizing SALARY INFORMATION: The salary for this position is  $5,583.33/month.  This salary is non-negotiable per Campaign Workers Guild (union) and NextGen America’s collective bargaining agreement.  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:  Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% coverage for you and for your dependents Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance $150/month toward paying off your student loans Setting You Up for Success: $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 Prioritizing Your Work/Life Balance: Generous PTO and leave policies  18 paid organization-wide holidays 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 1.4 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.
NextGen America State College, Pennsylvania
Jul 06, 2023
Full time
THE ROLE:  NextGen America is seeking passionate and hardworking candidates to join our youth organizing program in  Pennsylvania , working to engage young people in electoral politics by registering thousands of young people to vote across the state. NextGen is committed to engaging young people in  Pennsylvania  in the political process and increasing participation among 18-35 year olds. This role will be focused on organizing in one of several regions in  Pennsylvania  as part of this ambitious effort.  In  Pennsylvania , this effort will focus on organizing young people on campuses and the surrounding communities to bring progressive change to government through voting. Our work will engage young voters in voter registration efforts, volunteer recruitment, and pledging young people to vote.  This role will be based in  State College  and reports to the Organizing Director in  Pennsylvania . FLSA Classification: Exempt Union Position: Yes Travel Requirement: Weekly travel within assigned region (up to 2 hours from primary location), 25% travel outside of primary region Position End Date: 11/15/2023 WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE: Recruit and train organizers to organize effectively and efficiently on their campuses and in their communities both remotely and in person on a weekly basis In-person organizing, including voter and community engagement at businesses, campuses and NextGen-sponsored events Manage organizers to hit their goals Recruit and manage volunteers as necessary Promote and execute events worthy of press and media Develop relationships and partnerships with local community, student groups, and campus administrations in order to hit goals Execute campaign plans and effective organizing tactics including traditional grassroots voter contact, creative earned media actions, digital organizing tactics, event planning and turnout Meet all data and field reporting deadlines Perform other duties as assigned REQUIRED SCHEDULE & AVAILABILITY: This role has a structured schedule as defined in the collective bargaining agreement between represented field staff and NextGen. As with most jobs in field organizing, the schedule for this role will fluctuate based on the time of year. This position is a full time exempt position and the hours here are general expectations for what the time requirement will be to effectively complete your responsibilities. Applicants must have the willingness and ability to work the following schedule: A work schedule consisting of approximately 8-10 hours per day, 5 days per week General availability to work weekends and irregular hours A high capacity work schedule during designated events (For example: campus welcome weeks, the weeks leading up to voter registration deadlines) consisting of approximately 10-12 hours per day, 6 days per week A work schedule consisting of up to 12 hours per day, 7 days per week for the 14 days leading up to the General Election (on even years only) ABOUT YOU: Experience organizing and managing organizer and volunteers Driven with a strong work ethic Ability to adapt to evolving priorities and manage several tasks simultaneously Very well organized; excellent written, verbal and presentation communications skills Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and outside organizations and multi-task without sacrificing quality of work Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to foster a cooperative, team-oriented work environment Experience working with VAN or Votebuilder Experience with electoral organizing Experience organizing in communities of color Bonus points for: Previous student, youth, or campus organizing experience Experience with EveryAction Prior training in anti-oppression, equity and inclusion organizing SALARY INFORMATION: The salary for this position is  $5,583.33/month.  This salary is non-negotiable per Campaign Workers Guild (union) and NextGen America’s collective bargaining agreement.  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:  Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% coverage for you and for your dependents Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance $150/month toward paying off your student loans Setting You Up for Success: $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 Prioritizing Your Work/Life Balance: Generous PTO and leave policies  18 paid organization-wide holidays 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 1.4 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.
NextGen America Petersburg, Virginia
Jun 26, 2023
Full time
THE ROLE:  NextGen America is seeking passionate and hardworking candidates to join our youth organizing program in Virginia, working to engage young people in electoral politics by registering thousands of young people to vote across the state. NextGen is committed to engaging young people in Virginia in the political process and increasing participation among 18-35 year olds. This role will be focused on organizing in one of several regions in Virginia as part of this ambitious effort.  The primary work location for this role will be  Virginia State University.  This is an in-person position and you will be required to work on your primary campus according to the schedule laid out below.  In Virginia, this effort will focus on organizing young people on campuses and the surrounding communities to bring progressive change to government through voting. Our work will engage young people in voter registration efforts, volunteer recruitment, and pledging young people to vote. Organizers need to be comfortable and confident in: mobilizing their own community, growing their network to include new volunteers to train, and motivating community leaders to help register and mobilize their own networks. Organizers are directly responsible for managing a team of volunteers in their region to hit weekly and phase metric goals.  This role reports to the Regional Organizing Director.  FLSA Classification: Exempt Remote Position: No Union Position: Yes Travel Requirements: 25% outside of assigned turf End Date: 11/30/2023 WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE: Hit defined field goals, including voter registration, traditional grassroots voter contact, digital outreach, and event planning and turnout Meet all data and field reporting deadlines In-person organizing, including voter and community engagement at businesses, campuses and NextGen-sponsored events Work with college administrations to increase civic participation and voter registration within the campus community Implement a digital-forward organizing program that includes social media, direct outreach online, phone banking, text banking and creative tactics to reach voters where they are Develop NextGen student clubs on campuses and work with student leaders to run these clubs and host events on campus and online Develop relationships and partnerships with local community and student groups Plan and host events within the community, on campus, and virtually Recruit and train a local volunteer team that will organize their networks around voter registration drives and get out the vote efforts Perform other duties as assigned REQUIRED SCHEDULE & AVAILABILITY: This role has a structured schedule as defined in the collective bargaining agreement between represented field staff and NextGen. As with most jobs in field organizing, the schedule for this role will fluctuate based on the time of year. This position is a full time exempt position and the hours here are general expectations for what the time requirement will be to effectively complete your responsibilities. Applicants must have the willingness and ability to work the following schedule: A work schedule consisting of approximately 8-10 hours per day, 5 days per week General availability to work weekends and irregular hours A high capacity work schedule during designated events (For example: campus welcome weeks, the weeks leading up to voter registration deadlines) consisting of approximately 10-12 hours per day, 6 days per week A work schedule consisting of up to 12 hours per day, 7 days per week for the 14 days leading up to the General Election (on even years only) ABOUT YOU: Ability to work independently and remotely Effective communicator in a digital and largely online environment Driven by a strong work ethic Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills Ability to adapt to evolving priorities and manage several tasks simultaneously Previous electoral organizing experience is a plus Bilingual candidates are a plus  SALARY INFORMATION: The salary for this position is  $4,541.66/month .  This salary is non-negotiable per Campaign Workers Guild (Union) and NextGen America’s collective bargaining agreement.  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:  Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% coverage for you and for your dependents Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance $150/month toward paying off your student loans Setting You Up for Success: $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 Prioritizing Your Work/Life Balance: Generous PTO and leave policies  18 paid organization-wide holidays 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 1.4 million young voters and educated many millions more, delivering more than the margin of victory for progressives in key races and building an electorate that will lead American politics for decades to come. 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.
NextGen America Blacksburg, Virginia
Jun 26, 2023
Full time
THE ROLE:   NextGen America is seeking passionate and hardworking candidates to join our youth organizing program in Virginia, working to engage young people in electoral politics by registering thousands of young people to vote across the state. NextGen is committed to engaging young people in Virginia in the political process and increasing participation among 18-35 year olds. This role will be focused on organizing in one of several regions in Virginia as part of this ambitious effort.  The primary work location for this role will be  Virginia Tech . This is an in-person position and you will be required to work on your primary campus according to the schedule laid out below.  In Virginia, this effort will focus on organizing young people on campuses and the surrounding communities to bring progressive change to government through voting. Our work will engage young people in voter registration efforts, volunteer recruitment, and pledging young people to vote. Organizers need to be comfortable and confident in: mobilizing their own community, growing their network to include new volunteers to train, and motivating community leaders to help register and mobilize their own networks. Organizers are directly responsible for managing a team of volunteers in their region to hit weekly and phase metric goals.  This role reports to the Regional Organizing Director.  FLSA Classification: Exempt Remote Position: No Union Position: Yes Travel Requirements: 15% outside of assigned turf End Date: 11/30/2023 WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE: Hit defined field goals, including voter registration, traditional grassroots voter contact, digital outreach, and event planning and turnout Meet all data and field reporting deadlines In-person organizing, including voter and community engagement at businesses, campuses and NextGen-sponsored events Work with college administrations to increase civic participation and voter registration within the campus community Implement a digital-forward organizing program that includes social media, direct outreach online, phone banking, text banking and creative tactics to reach voters where they are Develop NextGen student clubs on campuses and work with student leaders to run these clubs and host events on campus and online Develop relationships and partnerships with local community and student groups Plan and host events within the community, on campus, and virtually Recruit and train a local volunteer team that will organize their networks around voter registration drives and get out the vote efforts Perform other duties as assigned REQUIRED SCHEDULE & AVAILABILITY: This role has a structured schedule as defined in the collective bargaining agreement between represented field staff and NextGen. As with most jobs in field organizing, the schedule for this role will fluctuate based on the time of year. This position is a full time exempt position and the hours here are general expectations for what the time requirement will be to effectively complete your responsibilities. Applicants must have the willingness and ability to work the following schedule: A work schedule consisting of approximately 8-10 hours per day, 5 days per week General availability to work weekends and irregular hours A high capacity work schedule during designated events (For example: campus welcome weeks, the weeks leading up to voter registration deadlines) consisting of approximately 10-12 hours per day, 6 days per week A work schedule consisting of up to 12 hours per day, 7 days per week for the 14 days leading up to the General Election (on even years only) ABOUT YOU: Ability to work independently and remotely Effective communicator in a digital and largely online environment Driven by a strong work ethic Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills Ability to adapt to evolving priorities and manage several tasks simultaneously Previous electoral organizing experience is a plus Bilingual candidates are a plus  SALARY INFORMATION: The salary for this position is  $4,541.66/month .  This salary is non-negotiable per Campaign Workers Guild (Union) and NextGen America’s collective bargaining agreement.  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:  Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% coverage for you and for your dependents Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance $150/month toward paying off your student loans Setting You Up for Success: $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 Prioritizing Your Work/Life Balance: Generous PTO and leave policies  18 paid organization-wide holidays 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 1.4 million young voters and educated many millions more, delivering more than the margin of victory for progressives in key races and building an electorate that will lead American politics for decades to come. 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.
NextGen America Fredericksburg, Virginia
Jun 26, 2023
Full time
THE ROLE:  NextGen America is seeking passionate and hardworking candidates to join our youth organizing program in Virginia, working to engage young people in electoral politics by registering thousands of young people to vote across the state. NextGen is committed to engaging young people in Virginia in the political process and increasing participation among 18-35 year olds. This role will be focused on organizing in one of several regions in Virginia as part of this ambitious effort.  The primary work location for this role will be University of  Mary Washington.  This is an in-person position and you will be required to work on your primary campus according to the schedule laid out below.  In Virginia, this effort will focus on organizing young people on campuses and the surrounding communities to bring progressive change to government through voting. Our work will engage young people in voter registration efforts, volunteer recruitment, and pledging young people to vote. Organizers need to be comfortable and confident in: mobilizing their own community, growing their network to include new volunteers to train, and motivating community leaders to help register and mobilize their own networks. Organizers are directly responsible for managing a team of volunteers in their region to hit weekly and phase metric goals.  This role reports to the Regional Organizing Director.  FLSA Classification: Exempt Remote Position: No Union Position: Yes Travel Requirements: 15% outside of assigned turf End Date: 11/30/2023 WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE: Hit defined field goals, including voter registration, traditional grassroots voter contact, digital outreach, and event planning and turnout Meet all data and field reporting deadlines In-person organizing, including voter and community engagement at businesses, campuses and NextGen-sponsored events Work with college administrations to increase civic participation and voter registration within the campus community Implement a digital-forward organizing program that includes social media, direct outreach online, phone banking, text banking and creative tactics to reach voters where they are Develop NextGen student clubs on campuses and work with student leaders to run these clubs and host events on campus and online Develop relationships and partnerships with local community and student groups Plan and host events within the community, on campus, and virtually Recruit and train a local volunteer team that will organize their networks around voter registration drives and get out the vote efforts Perform other duties as assigned REQUIRED SCHEDULE & AVAILABILITY: This role has a structured schedule as defined in the collective bargaining agreement between represented field staff and NextGen. As with most jobs in field organizing, the schedule for this role will fluctuate based on the time of year. This position is a full time exempt position and the hours here are general expectations for what the time requirement will be to effectively complete your responsibilities. Applicants must have the willingness and ability to work the following schedule: A work schedule consisting of approximately 8-10 hours per day, 5 days per week General availability to work weekends and irregular hours A high capacity work schedule during designated events (For example: campus welcome weeks, the weeks leading up to voter registration deadlines) consisting of approximately 10-12 hours per day, 6 days per week A work schedule consisting of up to 12 hours per day, 7 days per week for the 14 days leading up to the General Election (on even years only) ABOUT YOU: Ability to work independently and remotely Effective communicator in a digital and largely online environment Driven by a strong work ethic Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills Ability to adapt to evolving priorities and manage several tasks simultaneously Previous electoral organizing experience is a plus Bilingual candidates are a plus  SALARY INFORMATION: The salary for this position is  $4,541.66/month .  This salary is non-negotiable per Campaign Workers Guild (Union) and NextGen America’s collective bargaining agreement.  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:  Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% coverage for you and for your dependents Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance $150/month toward paying off your student loans Setting You Up for Success: $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 Prioritizing Your Work/Life Balance: Generous PTO and leave policies  18 paid organization-wide holidays 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 1.4 million young voters and educated many millions more, delivering more than the margin of victory for progressives in key races and building an electorate that will lead American politics for decades to come. 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.
NextGen America Newport News, Virginia
Jun 26, 2023
Full time
THE ROLE:   NextGen America is seeking passionate and hardworking candidates to join our youth organizing program in Virginia, working to engage young people in electoral politics by registering thousands of young people to vote across the state. NextGen is committed to engaging young people in Virginia in the political process and increasing participation among 18-35 year olds. This role will be focused on organizing in one of several regions in Virginia as part of this ambitious effort.  The primary work location for this role will be  Christopher Newport University.  This is an in-person position and you will be required to work on your primary campus according to the schedule laid out below.  In Virginia, this effort will focus on organizing young people on campuses and the surrounding communities to bring progressive change to government through voting. Our work will engage young people in voter registration efforts, volunteer recruitment, and pledging young people to vote. Organizers need to be comfortable and confident in: mobilizing their own community, growing their network to include new volunteers to train, and motivating community leaders to help register and mobilize their own networks. Organizers are directly responsible for managing a team of volunteers in their region to hit weekly and phase metric goals.  This role reports to the Regional Organizing Director.  FLSA Classification: Exempt Remote Position: No Union Position: Yes Travel Requirements: 15% outside of assigned turf End Date: 11/30/2023 WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE: Hit defined field goals, including voter registration, traditional grassroots voter contact, digital outreach, and event planning and turnout Meet all data and field reporting deadlines In-person organizing, including voter and community engagement at businesses, campuses and NextGen-sponsored events Work with college administrations to increase civic participation and voter registration within the campus community Implement a digital-forward organizing program that includes social media, direct outreach online, phone banking, text banking and creative tactics to reach voters where they are Develop NextGen student clubs on campuses and work with student leaders to run these clubs and host events on campus and online Develop relationships and partnerships with local community and student groups Plan and host events within the community, on campus, and virtually Recruit and train a local volunteer team that will organize their networks around voter registration drives and get out the vote efforts Perform other duties as assigned REQUIRED SCHEDULE & AVAILABILITY: This role has a structured schedule as defined in the collective bargaining agreement between represented field staff and NextGen. As with most jobs in field organizing, the schedule for this role will fluctuate based on the time of year. This position is a full time exempt position and the hours here are general expectations for what the time requirement will be to effectively complete your responsibilities. Applicants must have the willingness and ability to work the following schedule: A work schedule consisting of approximately 8-10 hours per day, 5 days per week General availability to work weekends and irregular hours A high capacity work schedule during designated events (For example: campus welcome weeks, the weeks leading up to voter registration deadlines) consisting of approximately 10-12 hours per day, 6 days per week A work schedule consisting of up to 12 hours per day, 7 days per week for the 14 days leading up to the General Election (on even years only) ABOUT YOU: Ability to work independently and remotely Effective communicator in a digital and largely online environment Driven by a strong work ethic Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills Ability to adapt to evolving priorities and manage several tasks simultaneously Previous electoral organizing experience is a plus Bilingual candidates are a plus  SALARY INFORMATION: The salary for this position is  $4,541.66/month .  This salary is non-negotiable per Campaign Workers Guild (Union) and NextGen America’s collective bargaining agreement.  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:  Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% coverage for you and for your dependents Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance $150/month toward paying off your student loans Setting You Up for Success: $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 Prioritizing Your Work/Life Balance: Generous PTO and leave policies  18 paid organization-wide holidays 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 1.4 million young voters and educated many millions more, delivering more than the margin of victory for progressives in key races and building an electorate that will lead American politics for decades to come. 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.