NextGen America

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NextGen America Blacksburg, Virginia
May 24, 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.  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 voters in voter registration efforts, volunteer recruitment, and pledging young people to vote.  This role will be based in  Blacksburg  and reports to the Organizing Director in  Virginia . 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: 11/30/2023 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 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 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 $4,954.91/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, 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.
NextGen America Phoenix, Arizona
May 24, 2023
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.  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: 12/31/23 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  $4,278.65/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, 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.
NextGen America Phoenix, Arizona
May 23, 2023
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 primary location for this role is Phoenix, Arizona.  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: 12/31/2023 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 $4,954.91/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 $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, 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.
NextGen America Virginia, United States
May 08, 2023
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 Virginia Organizing Director will manage our field team in Virginia as part of this ambitious effort. In Virginia, our work will focus on organizing young people to run a voter registration, engagement, and turnout programming in communities and on campuses. The Virginia 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 is remote, but applicants must live in or be willing to relocate to Virginia. FLSA Classification: Exempt Remote Position: Yes Union Position: No Travel Requirements: 25% End Date: 11/30/23 WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE: Run a statewide organizing program focused on registering, educating, and turning out young voters Support the State Director to develop and execute campaign plans with effective organizing tactics Directly manage the Deputy Organizing to Director and coach them to successfully manage Regional Organizing Directors and Organizers 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 setting goals, holding to people to goal, and 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 POINT: 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 Virginia at the local or state level SALARY INFORMATION: The final salary for this position is  $80,000  and is non-negotiable.  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 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.
NextGen America Virginia, United States
May 08, 2023
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 Virginia Deputy Organizing Director will directly manage our field team in Virginia as part of this ambitious effort. In Virginia, our work will focus on organizing young people to run a voter registration program in communities and on campuses. The Virginia Deputy Organizing Director will manage the Regional Organizing Directors and  Organizers and will report to the Organizing  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 Virginia Organizing Director.  This role is remote, but applicants must live in or be willing to relocate to Virginia. FLSA Classification: Exempt Remote Position: Yes Union Position: No Travel Requirements: 30% End Date: 11/15/2023 WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE: Assist in the management of the statewide youth voter engagement program  Assist in holding organizers accountable to metrics and goals; ensure timely and accurate data and field reporting from field staff In-person organizing, including voter and community engagement at businesses, campuses and NextGen-sponsored events Support the state HQ management team to develop and execute campaign plans and effective organizing tactics including traditional grassroots voter contact and some creative earned media actions.  Assist the Organizing Director with managing Regional Organizing Directors and Organizers  ABOUT YOU: 2-3 years of field organizing and managing organizers and volunteers Very well organized; excellent written, verbal and presentation communications skills Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and outside organizations and to balance multiple priorities without sacrificing quality of work Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to foster a cooperative, team-oriented work environment Previous youth organizing experience not required, but a strong a plus Experience working with VAN or Votebuilder is required. EveryAction experience is a plus.  BONUS POINTS: Experience with both issue and electoral organizing Experience organizing in communities of color and prior training in anti-oppression, equity and inclusion organizing Experience working on youth organizing programs Experience on one or more campaigns in Virginia  at the local or state level SALARY INFORMATION: The final salary for this position is  $70,000  and is non-negotiable.  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, 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.
NextGen America United States
Apr 13, 2023
Full time
SUMMARY: The Digital Communications Director will be responsible for strategizing, executing and managing NextGen’s digital media — including our social-media influencer program and online advertising — as well as overseeing our owned social media platforms, website, and organic SMS and email organizing programs. In short, this role leads all digital messaging for the nation’s largest youth voter mobilization organization and works to advance our organizing and electoral priorities.  The Digital Communications Director will be experienced in developing and managing budgets for digital media campaigns — including in partnership with external consultants and partners — and is passionate about applying that experience to youth-oriented voter-registration and mobilization. They will be creative and excited to experiment with new approaches.  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 Vice President of Communications. 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:  0-10% End Date: ‘N/A’ ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Social Media + Organic Digital Organizing: Develop and implement digital media and organizing strategies for NextGen Spearhead digital campaigns via actions on our website, such as petitions and advocacy forms Set up phone lines and calling campaigns via digital tools Coordinate with field team and coalition partners to brainstorm effective and thoughtful ways to launch targeted campaigns for our audience Lead NextGen America’s broadcast SMS outreach to subscribers, including writing and setting up outgoing messages, launch keywords to advertise and manage SMS broadcast calendar Manage NextGen America’s email program by serving as lead writer, oversee checklisting/QA process and manage email calendar Oversee our collection of actions and voter information resources on our website Create & execute individualized content & social media plans for multiple campaigns Manage relationships with vendors for digital tools Review, advise, draft, and execute outbound content, web content & digital marketing plans when necessary for relevant programs Propose new email and digital trends that will help innovate and modernizes NextGen’s approach to advocacy and organizing  Paid Digital Vendors: Maintaining relationships and leading NextGen’s partnership with paid-media consultants and partners, e.g. creative consultants, media buyers, production firms, etc.   Work with the Vice President for Communications and across the organization on polling and research efforts to inform paid-media messaging and segmentation Developing creative content and messaging for paid media in collaboration with internal and external partners General: Day to day management of digital and social media staff Report back on digital campaigns and make recommendations for how to improve products Drive forward rapid response components to maximize our organization's digital impact during pivotal movements for our organizational priorities  Strengthen our ladder of engagement to convert members into volunteers and eventually donors Perform other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 5-7 years of communications or digital work for political campaigns, nonprofit advocacy groups or marketing 3-5 years experience managing a social media/influencer team 3-5 years experience   of general management developing the skills of a team 2-3 years of managing a budget Superior writing skills Demonstrated success in media planning and  performance  analysis  The candidate must be a smart strategic thinker and have demonstrated experience leading digital marketing and organizing strategies from inception to completion  Exceptional copyediting and proofreading skills Proficiency with advocacy CRM tools such as Blue State Digital, NGPVAN, Convio or Salsa Familiarity with CMS tools like WordPress and social media management platforms The candidate must have excellent organizational and project management skills, and demonstrate a clear ability to adapt rapidly to evolving priorities and deadlines The candidate must have a strong work ethic and demonstrate consistent attention to detail Love working in a dynamic team environment Be a positive, unselfish team player that sets the tone for everyone to do his or her best work BONUS POINTS FOR: Familiarity with graphics and editing tools like the Adobe Creative Suite Experience with reporting and analytics tools including Google Analytics, Omniture, Facebook Analytics COMPENSATION: Salary range for this position is  $98,000-$117,000,  compensation will be based on experience. NextGen America also offers a very comprehensive benefits package. 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.
NextGen America Corpus Christi, Texas USA
Mar 30, 2023
Full time
THE ROLE:  NextGen America is seeking passionate and hardworking candidates to join our youth organizing program in  Texas , 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  Texas  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 Texas as part of this ambitious effort.  The primary work location for this role will be  Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi .  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  Texas , 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: 12/31/2023 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 the 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  $4,278.65/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.
NextGen America United States
Mar 01, 2023
Full time
SUMMARY:  NextGen America is seeking a Deputy Director - HR Training and Compliance to lead compliance-based projects across all departments and programs at the organization. This individual will be responsible for driving organizational initiatives with the goal of upholding HR policy governance, supporting and developing managers, and maintaining internal departmental goals.   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 Senior Director of Human Resources. 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: 1-10% End Date: ‘N/A’ ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop, implement and maintain HR compliance, policies and procedures across the organization. Create and conduct audits of HR policies and systems and recommend changes to mitigate risks or penalties. Track HR/employment-related compliance including: vacation/sick time, time tracking for eligible hourly employees, mandatory org-wide trainings, recruitment-related compliance. Develop a regular cadence and monitoring of employee goal setting and accountability efforts. Conduct confidential investigations of claims of harassment, discrimination, bullying, retaliation, and other policy violations, and provide guidance on outcomes and communication. Ensure HR cases are handled fairly and consistently in a timely fashion, and in line with company values and applicable laws. Provide guidance to managers on coaching conversations and disciplinary actions. In collaboration with the Senior People Operations Director, create curriculum and facilitate trainings to better support professional development across the organization. Partner with the recruiting team with regards to applicant tracking, recruiting trainings, data integrity, and other compliance processes related to talent acquisition. Partner with teams cross departmentally to manage communication updates, including updates to policies and necessary education to associates and managers. Continuously improve HR practices within NGA to support a positive work culture and environment. Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable federal and state requirements. Manage all exit interviews and analyze trends with recommended approaches to resolve areas of concern. Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 15+ years of experience working in a corporate Human Resources environment 7+ years experience in facilitating trainings and/or workshops for diverse audiences, including content creation 4+ years of experience in full cycle recruiting Experience working in HR compliance and working knowledge law of multi-state employment law required Excellent communication skills (strong writing and facilitation abilities) with attention to detail Experience with document review and effectively communicating policies and procedures Sound judgment and discretion; able to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately Demonstrated track record of setting clear priorities and success in driving a  results-oriented agenda that ties back to organizational long-term goals and strategy Ability to evaluate risks and opportunities; uses analytical and problem-solving skills; is a self-starter; takes initiative and drives for results 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 Comfortable working remotely in a highly collaborative distributed workforce setting A passion for political activism and/or the environment BONUS POINTS FOR: Experience driving and/or supporting org-wide DEI initiatives. COMPENSATION: The compensation range for this position is $98,000 - $117,000. NextGen America also offers a very comprehensive benefits package. 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.
NextGen America United States
Jan 10, 2023
Full time
SUMMARY:  NextGen America is seeking a Deputy Director - HR Training and Compliance to lead compliance-based projects across all departments and programs at the organization. This individual will be responsible for driving organizational initiatives with the goal of upholding HR policy governance, supporting and developing managers, and maintaining internal departmental goals.   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 Senior Director of Human Resources. 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: 1-10% End Date: ‘N/A’ ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop, implement and maintain HR compliance, policies and procedures across the organization. Create and conduct audits of HR policies and systems and recommend changes to mitigate risks or penalties. Track HR/employment-related compliance including: vacation/sick time, time tracking for eligible hourly employees, mandatory org-wide trainings, recruitment-related compliance. Develop a regular cadence and monitoring of employee goal setting and accountability efforts. Conduct confidential investigations of claims of harassment, discrimination, bullying, retaliation, and other policy violations, and provide guidance on outcomes and communication. Ensure HR cases are handled fairly and consistently in a timely fashion, and in line with company values and applicable laws. Provide guidance to managers on coaching conversations and disciplinary actions. In collaboration with the Senior People Operations Director, create curriculum and facilitate trainings to better support professional development across the organization. Partner with the recruiting team with regards to applicant tracking, recruiting trainings, data integrity, and other compliance processes related to talent acquisition. Partner with teams cross departmentally to manage communication updates, including updates to policies and necessary education to associates and managers. Continuously improve HR practices within NGA to support a positive work culture and environment. Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable federal and state requirements. Manage all exit interviews and analyze trends with recommended approaches to resolve areas of concern. Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 15+ years of experience working in a corporate Human Resources environment 7+ years experience in facilitating trainings and/or workshops for diverse audiences, including content creation 4+ years of experience in full cycle recruiting Experience working in HR compliance and working knowledge law of multi-state employment law required Excellent communication skills (strong writing and facilitation abilities) with attention to detail Experience with document review and effectively communicating policies and procedures Sound judgment and discretion; able to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately Demonstrated track record of setting clear priorities and success in driving a  results-oriented agenda that ties back to organizational long-term goals and strategy Ability to evaluate risks and opportunities; uses analytical and problem-solving skills; is a self-starter; takes initiative and drives for results 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 Comfortable working remotely in a highly collaborative distributed workforce setting A passion for political activism and/or the environment BONUS POINTS FOR: Experience driving and/or supporting org-wide DEI initiatives. COMPENSATION: The compensation range for this position is $98,000 - $117,000. NextGen America also offers a very comprehensive benefits package. 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.
NextGen America Remote, United States
Dec 20, 2022
Full time
SUMMARY: The Digital Communications Director will be responsible for strategizing, executing and managing NextGen’s digital media — including our social-media influencer program and online advertising — as well as overseeing our owned social media platforms, website, and organic SMS and email organizing programs. In short, this role leads all digital messaging for the nation’s largest youth voter mobilization organization and works to advance our organizing and electoral priorities.  The Digital Communications Director will be experienced in developing and managing budgets for digital media campaigns — including in partnership with external consultants and partners — and is passionate about applying that experience to youth-oriented voter-registration and mobilization. They will be creative and excited to experiment with new approaches.  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 Vice President of Communications. 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:  0-10% End Date: ‘N/A’ ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Social Media + Organic Digital Organizing: Develop and implement digital media and organizing strategies for NextGen Spearhead digital campaigns via actions on our website, such as petitions and advocacy forms Set up phone lines and calling campaigns via digital tools Coordinate with field team and coalition partners to brainstorm effective and thoughtful ways to launch targeted campaigns for our audience Lead NextGen America’s broadcast SMS outreach to subscribers, including writing and setting up outgoing messages, launch keywords to advertise and manage SMS broadcast calendar Manage NextGen America’s email program by serving as lead writer, oversee checklisting/QA process and manage email calendar Oversee our collection of actions and voter information resources on our website Create & execute individualized content & social media plans for multiple campaigns Manage relationships with vendors for digital tools Review, advise, draft, and execute outbound content, web content & digital marketing plans when necessary for relevant programs Propose new email and digital trends that will help innovate and modernizes NextGen’s approach to advocacy and organizing  Paid Digital Vendors: Maintaining relationships and leading NextGen’s partnership with paid-media consultants and partners, e.g. creative consultants, media buyers, production firms, etc.   Work with the Vice President for Communications and across the organization on polling and research efforts to inform paid-media messaging and segmentation Developing creative content and messaging for paid media in collaboration with internal and external partners General: Day to day management of digital and social media staff Report back on digital campaigns and make recommendations for how to improve products Drive forward rapid response components to maximize our organization's digital impact during pivotal movements for our organizational priorities  Strengthen our ladder of engagement to convert members into volunteers and eventually donors Perform other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 5-7 years of communications or digital work for political campaigns, nonprofit advocacy groups or marketing 3-5 years experience managing a social media/influencer team 3-5 years experience   of general management developing the skills of a team 2-3 years of managing a budget Superior writing skills Demonstrated success in media planning and  performance  analysis  The candidate must be a smart strategic thinker and have demonstrated experience leading digital marketing and organizing strategies from inception to completion  Exceptional copyediting and proofreading skills Proficiency with advocacy CRM tools such as Blue State Digital, NGPVAN, Convio or Salsa Familiarity with CMS tools like WordPress and social media management platforms The candidate must have excellent organizational and project management skills, and demonstrate a clear ability to adapt rapidly to evolving priorities and deadlines The candidate must have a strong work ethic and demonstrate consistent attention to detail Love working in a dynamic team environment Be a positive, unselfish team player that sets the tone for everyone to do his or her best work BONUS POINTS FOR: Familiarity with graphics and editing tools like the Adobe Creative Suite Experience with reporting and analytics tools including Google Analytics, Omniture, Facebook Analytics COMPENSATION: NextGen America offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a very comprehensive benefits package. 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.
NextGen America Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 19, 2022
Full time
SUMMARY: 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. This role is remote, but applicants must live in or be willing to relocate to Pennsylvania. The ideal candidate has a passion for politics and a belief that young people will make the difference in politics. 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. FLSA Classification: Exempt Remote Position: Yes Union Position: No Travel Requirements: 50% in-state travel | 10-15% out-of-state travel ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  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 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 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 COMPENSATION: NextGen America offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a very comprehensive benefits package. 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.
NextGen America Arizona, United States
Dec 19, 2022
Full time
SUMMARY: 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. This role is remote, but applicants must live in or be willing to relocate to Arizona. The ideal candidate has a passion for politics and a belief that young people will make the difference in politics. 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. FLSA Classification: Exempt Remote Position: Yes Union Position: No Travel Requirements: 50% in-state travel | 10-15% out-of-state travel ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Develop, lead, and drive the overarching strategy for Arizona’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 Arizona. 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 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Commitment to youth organizing and a passion for organizing young people in Arizona 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 Arizona  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 Arizona  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 Arizona at the local or state level COMPENSATION: NextGen America offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a very comprehensive benefits package. 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.
NextGen America Nevada, United States
Nov 08, 2022
Full time
SUMMARY: 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. This role will be focused on managing a volunteer led organizing program, developing political partnerships, budget management, and planning.  In Nevada, this effort will focus on organizing young people to run a voter registration program in communities and campuses.   This role is remote, but applicants must live in or be willing to relocate to Nevada.   The ideal candidate has a passion for politics and a belief that young people will make the difference in politics. 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.   FLSA Classification: Exempt Remote Position: Yes Union Position: No Travel Requirements: 10-15% ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Oversee a volunteer led youth organizing program focused on registering young voters  Oversee a statewide campus voter engagement program on campuses that will train student volunteers to organize their campus around progressive issues and in electoral campaigns Works with National staff team on planning and implementation of program Develop and maintain political partnerships with organizations and lawmakers across Nevada Serve as chief strategist on local and state issues for Nevada Develop and execute campaign plans focus around progressive advocacy, winning elections, and increasing youth vote participation Develop and maintain a budget Manage in state staff Assistance with in-person organizing, as needed Other duties as assigned   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Commitment to youth organizing and a passion for organizing young people in Nevada. 4+ years of political staff management. Field management a plus. 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. Demonstrated understanding of political climate and issues of Nevada Availability to travel on a regular basis Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to foster a cooperative, team-oriented work environment   BONUS POINTS: Experience with both issue and electoral organizing Experience working with coalitions, especially in Nevada 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 Nevada at the local or state level   COMPENSATION: Salary for this position is $90,000. NextGen America also offers a very comprehensive benefits package.   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.
NextGen America United States
Nov 02, 2022
Full time
SUMMARY:  The Compliance Manager is responsible for developing and overseeing internal processes for ensuring NextGen America’s (and its affiliated entities) compliance with various regulatory and reporting requirements, including election law and nonprofit compliance.   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 Associate General Counsel. 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: 0-10% End Date: N/A ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, of routine regulatory filings in a variety of states. Assist legal and finance departments with the development and implementation of lobbying tracking and reporting systems Develop and deliver trainings to staff on a variety of compliance-related topics Support legal and finance departments in refining system for allocating staff time and other expenses across various affiliated nonprofit entities.  Create, support or implement internal audit processes to ensure the organization meets its compliance requirements.  Review and coordinate the filing of campaign finance reports for affiliated independent expenditure only political action committee. Support legal team in development and implementation of robust internal processes for executing, tracking, and renewing contracts.  Build out a self-service document and requirements compliance library for staff. Monitor the regulatory landscape for any regulatory changes. Perform other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment A self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively manage across organizational chart Proficiency with Google Apps and Microsoft Excel Excellent organizational skills Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues; works well in a fast-paced environment and is able to multitask without sacrificing quality of work. BONUS POINTS FOR: Experience organizational compliance with election law, tax-exempt organizations, and/or other compliance work Experience with electoral politics and policy advocacy Experience working on remote teams Understanding the importance of sweating the small stuff COMPENSATION: Salary range for this position is  $72,000 - $85,000 per year,  compensation will be based on experience. NextGen America also offers a very comprehensive benefits package. 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.
NextGen America United States
Oct 24, 2022
Part time
SUMMARY:  NextGen America is currently seeking part-time  GOTV Phonebankers  to talk to young voters via our dialer program to mobilize them to vote. GOTV Phonebankers will receive thorough training to be able to provide potential voters with information about voting and answer voters’ questions. This role will have a time commitment of 15-35 per week. 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 is a fully remote position with no location requirement. We encourage candidates from all locations within the United States to apply.  FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Remote Position: Yes Union Position: NoTravel Requirements: N/A End Date: 11/10/2022 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Majority of time will be spent making phone calls to voters via our virtual dialer program.  Direct voter contact to provide information about voting and answer voters' questions to effectively mobilize young people to vote.  Contribute to our virtual field office on Slack to create and maintain an engaging and welcoming virtual environment. Perform administrative support and duties as needed KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Drive applications Ability and willingness to use a computer-based call system for at minimum 1 hour per log-in. Passion for taking political action through the engaging with young people to stand up for progressive values and causes Strong desire to obtain new skills and exposure to working in a professional environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent team player COMPENSATION: This role is a part-time, temporary position with a set pay rate of $20/hour. This position is not eligible for benefits.   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.
NextGen America Tempe, Arizona USA
Sep 28, 2022
Full time
SUMMARY: 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 voters in voter registration efforts, volunteer recruitment, and pledging young people to vote. Our 2022 program will include traditional organizing tactics such as tabling, phone banking, peer-to-peer text banking, and more to register and mobilize young voters.   This role will be based in East Valley and reports to the Organizing Director in Arizona. FLSA Classification: Exempt Union Position: Yes Travel Requirement: Weekly travel within assigned region (up to 2 hours from primary location), 10% travel outside of primary region Position End Date: 11/15/2022 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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 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 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 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 COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS: In-person organizing is an essential part of this position. Consistent with NextGen America’s efforts to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees, volunteers, and communities in which we serve, proof of full vaccination status at time of hire is an employment requirement for this position. Please note that our program may change as conditions in each state fluctuate due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff may be required to shift between remote and in-person work in response to changing conditions, such as: on-the-ground risk levels, public health guidance or local social distancing requirements. COMPENSATION: Salary of $4,954.91/month plus a comprehensive benefits package. UNION MEMBERSHIP:  Employees in this classification are represented by the Campaign Workers Guild and subject to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement. This bargaining unit may establish and collect dues from their members independent from NextGen America.  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 Flagstaff, Arizona USA
Sep 28, 2022
Full time
SUMMARY: 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 voters in voter registration efforts, volunteer recruitment, and pledging young people to vote. Our 2022 program will include traditional organizing tactics such as tabling, phone banking, peer-to-peer text banking, and more to register and mobilize young voters.   This role will be based in  Flagstaff  and reports to the Organizing Director in Arizona. FLSA Classification: Exempt Union Position: Yes Travel Requirement:  Weekly travel within assigned region (up to 2 hours from primary location), 10% travel outside of primary region Position End Date: 11/15/2022 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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 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 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 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 COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS: In-person organizing is an essential part of this position. Consistent with NextGen America’s efforts to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees, volunteers, and communities in which we serve, proof of full vaccination status at time of hire is an employment requirement for this position. Please note that our program may change as conditions in each state fluctuate due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff may be required to shift between remote and in-person work in response to changing conditions, such as: on-the-ground risk levels, public health guidance or local social distancing requirements. COMPENSATION: Salary of $4,954.91/month plus a comprehensive benefits package. UNION MEMBERSHIP:  Employees in this classification are represented by the Campaign Workers Guild and subject to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement. This bargaining unit may establish and collect dues from their members independent from NextGen America.  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 Scottsdale, AZ
Sep 28, 2022
Full time
SUMMARY: 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 Scottsdale Community College. 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. Our 2022 electoral program will include traditional electoral organizing tactics such as tabling, phone banking, peer-to-peer text banking, and more to register and mobilize young voters. 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: 10-15% Position End Date: 11/15/2022 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Hit defined field goals, including voter registration, traditional grassroots voter contact, earned media, digital outreach, and event planning and turnout Meet all data and field reporting deadlines In-person organizing, including voter and community engagement at voter homes, 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 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Weekend and irregular work hours required Ability to work independently and remotely Effective communication 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  COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS: In-person organizing is an essential part of this position. Consistent with NextGen America’s efforts to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees, volunteers, and communities in which we serve, proof of full vaccination status at time of hire is an employment requirement for this position. Please note that our program may change as conditions in each state fluctuate due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff may be required to shift between remote and in-person work in response to changing conditions, such as: on-the-ground risk levels, public health guidance or local social distancing requirements. COMPENSATION : Salary of  $4,278.65/month  plus a comprehensive benefits package. UNION MEMBERSHIP:  Employees in this classification are represented by the Campaign Workers Guild and subject to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement. This bargaining unit may establish and collect dues from their members independent from NextGen America. 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 Mesa, Arizona USA
Sep 28, 2022
Full time
SUMMARY: 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 one of the following (to be assigned at time of hire): Mesa Community College, ASU Polytechnic Campus 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. Our 2022 electoral program will include traditional electoral organizing tactics such as tabling, phone banking, peer-to-peer text banking, and more to register and mobilize young voters. 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: 10-15% Position End Date: 11/15/2022 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Hit defined field goals, including voter registration, traditional grassroots voter contact, earned media, digital outreach, and event planning and turnout Meet all data and field reporting deadlines In-person organizing, including voter and community engagement at voter homes, 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 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Weekend and irregular work hours required Ability to work independently and remotely Effective communication 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  COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS: In-person organizing is an essential part of this position. Consistent with NextGen America’s efforts to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees, volunteers, and communities in which we serve, proof of full vaccination status at time of hire is an employment requirement for this position. Please note that our program may change as conditions in each state fluctuate due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff may be required to shift between remote and in-person work in response to changing conditions, such as: on-the-ground risk levels, public health guidance or local social distancing requirements. COMPENSATION : Salary of  $4,278.65/month  plus a comprehensive benefits package. UNION MEMBERSHIP:  Employees in this classification are represented by the Campaign Workers Guild and subject to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement. This bargaining unit may establish and collect dues from their members independent from NextGen America. 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 Phoenix, Arizona USA
Sep 28, 2022
Full time
SUMMARY: 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 one of the following (to be assigned at time of hire): Arizona State University - Downtown Campus, Arizona State University - West Campus, Paradise Valley Community College, Grand Canyon University, South Mountain Community College, Gateway Community College - Washington Campus, Estrella Mountain Community College, Phoenix College 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. Our 2022 electoral program will include traditional electoral organizing tactics such as tabling, phone banking, peer-to-peer text banking, and more to register and mobilize young voters. 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: 10-15% Position End Date: 11/15/2022 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Hit defined field goals, including voter registration, traditional grassroots voter contact, earned media, digital outreach, and event planning and turnout Meet all data and field reporting deadlines In-person organizing, including voter and community engagement at voter homes, 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 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Weekend and irregular work hours required Ability to work independently and remotely Effective communication 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  COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS: In-person organizing is an essential part of this position. Consistent with NextGen America’s efforts to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees, volunteers, and communities in which we serve, proof of full vaccination status at time of hire is an employment requirement for this position. Please note that our program may change as conditions in each state fluctuate due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff may be required to shift between remote and in-person work in response to changing conditions, such as: on-the-ground risk levels, public health guidance or local social distancing requirements. COMPENSATION: Salary of $4,278.65/month plus a comprehensive benefits package. UNION MEMBERSHIP:  Employees in this classification are represented by the Campaign Workers Guild and subject to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement. This bargaining unit may establish and collect dues from their members independent from NextGen America. 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.