Organizer, New York

We are looking for a creative and collaborative Organizer to join the Common Cause team in New York. This is a key role supporting our organizing and outreach programs and promoting civic engagement across the state. 

 

This is a full-time role reporting to the Organizing Manager, New York; this role is based in New York, with a focus on Long Island and the Hudson Valley; there will be an expectation to come into our office and travel around the state at least three days per week. We hope our new Organizer will start in October.

 

Responsibilities

Grow, diversify, and engage supporters 

• Support activities to grow, diversify, and engage our base of supporters 

• Participate in engaging, nonpartisan education and outreach activities to expand awareness of our work 

• Assist with events, campaigns, and projects, such as election protection work, legislative campaigns, lobby days, and other work

• Collaborate with other staff to promote activities through social media and other communication channels 

• Assist in developing compelling communication materials for outreach efforts 

• Manage discrete projects within the election protection program 
• Manage discrete projects within digital communications, including drafting email communications and website updates     

• Act as a representative of Common Cause at community events and coalition meetings 

• Build and maintain relationships with community partners and members 

 

Support our research and advocacy efforts 

• Assist with research and advocacy efforts on democracy issues 

• Assist in tracking legislative developments relevant to our work 

• Collaborate with volunteers and interns to support our work 

 

Support fundraising and advisory board management 

• Support the State Director and other staff in fundraising efforts, including donor cultivation, grant support, and reporting for foundations and major donors 

• Assist with administrative tasks for the state advisory board, including meeting attendance and coordination, logistics, and preparation of materials 

 

Administrative and other duties 

• Complete administrative tasks as needed 

• Perform other duties as assigned