Job Description

The Organizing & Campaign Associate will support the development, coordination, and implementation of organizing strategies and campaigns across the Leadership Development & Organizing (LDO) division. This role bridges programmatic and campaign functions, supporting Student & Youth, Faith Community, and State Policy Organizing teams to help build a mobilized base, develop campaign infrastructure, strengthen coalition engagement, translate programmatic work into organizing outcomes and advance the organizations child-centered, racial equity-informed policy agenda.

The Associate will also contribute to national initiatives and will play a key role in coordinating deliverables, supporting grant-funded projects, and facilitating cross-team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Organizing & Campaign Development

· Design and implement organizing campaigns aligned with the organization’s policy priorities.

· Support outreach and mobilization efforts across constituencies and geographies.

· Track campaign performance, analyze data, and provide insights for optimization.

· Serve as a connector across Student & Youth, Faith Communities, and State Policy Organizing teams.

· Serve as a liaison with state and national partners to advance organizing goals.

· Develop organizing toolkits, training, and convenings for community partners.

Program Coordination & Implementation

· Support organizing managers in developing and executing program plans and curricula.

· Assist with coordinating timelines, budgets, and deliverables for grant-funded projects.

· Monitor progress and lead evaluation efforts using surveys and assessment tools.

· Maintain databases of program participants and partners.

· Provide administrative support to organizing managers, including scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, tracking data, and maintaining accurate records to ensure smooth execution of program and organizing initiatives.

Constituent Engagement & Coalition Building

· Engage stakeholders and potential partners to assess needs and build relationships.

· Support communications and outreach with organization’s core constituencies.

· Help build and sustain coalitions aligned with organization’s movement-building strategy.

· Represent LDO in meetings with coalition partners and aligned organizations.

Cross-Team Collaboration & Strategic Support

· Support cross-team collaboration and alignment with organization’s power-building vision.

· Assist the Organizing Managers in developing organizing strategies.

· Support coordination of national and state initiative efforts.

Requirements

Education and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree in public policy, social work, public administration, or related field preferred.

· Minimum two years of experience in community organizing, campaign development and engagement, or program coordination.

· Experience working with marginalized communities and base-building.

· Strong writing, public speaking, and policy analysis skills.

Preferred Qualifications

o Lived experience with public policy issues impacting the organization’s constituencies.

o Formal training or demonstrated experience in community organizing, power building, and/or non-violent direct-action strategies, with an ability to  apply these approaches in constituency engagement and campaign development.

o Experience in base building, power building, organizing, leadership development, organizing, or state policy advocacy.

o Familiarity with legislative processes and public policy institutions.

o Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse groups and impacted communities.

Competencies

·  Strategic thinking, organizing and campaign planning.

·  Racial equity analysis and application.

·  Strong communication and facilitation skills.

·  Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

·  Collaborative team orientation and relationship-building skills.

·  Commitment to servant leadership and movement-building.

· Passion for the organization’s mission and values.

·  Results-driven, proactive, and adaptable.

· Equity-oriented and justice-minded approach to youth and community engagement.

  Work Environment

o Indoor office setting with occasional travel.

o Hybrid model: 3 days a week in the DC office.

o Flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed for campaign or program events.

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