Field Organizer

Field Organizer - NevadaThe Field Organizer - Nevada supports Population Connection and Population Connection Action Fund's advocacy team in building grassroots support for universal access to voluntary family planning services. The Field Organizer will support the #Fight4HER campaign's efforts in Las Vegas, Nevada to educate and mobilize voters to reach out to their elected government officials and encourage them to support pro-choice policies and increased funding for international planning programs. The Field Organizer will have 3-5 years of relevant work experience, with skills in volunteer recruitment and mobilization.The Field Organizer - Nevada will build long-term partnerships with student and community groups and various social justice organizations to build support for Population Connection's legislative agenda. This outreach is conducted through email and phone calls to the general public – from college students to senior citizens – with the goal of generating a large and diverse grassroots force in support of international family planning and reproductive health and rights. Through this work, the Field Organizer - Nevada will recruit a volunteer base with whom they will execute campaign goals.The Field Organizer - Nevada will coordinate with these advocates to set up speaking engagements, meetings with members of Congress, volunteer activities, and other events. Other responsibilities include monitoring current events, building relationships with pro-choice, progressive community organizations, providing existing members and volunteers with materials and information for local advocacy efforts, and supporting Population Connection Action Fund's electoral efforts. This is intended to be a year-round organizing position and is not cyclical.Location: Hybrid, with significant in-person time; must be willing to organize and attend in-person events, such as weekly meetings, petitioning/canvassing events, door knocking, etc.; evening and weekend work required. Must live in or be willing to move to Las Vegas.Reports to: National Field Director/Organizing ManagerAdditional key relationshipsVice President of Government and Political AffairsVice President for CommunicationsSr. Director of Advocacy and OutreachKey responsibilitiesServe as #Fight4HER community organizer in Las Vegas, NevadaEnsure Nevada-based field program reflects #Fight4HER's national priorities and messaging while remaining locally relevantProvide weekly reports to Senior Director of Advocacy and Outreach and National Field DirectorIdentify and recruit volunteers through direct outreach, relational organizing, and digital platformsDevelop and maintain systems to track volunteer engagement and growthConduct advocacy and organizing trainings for volunteersTrain and mentor volunteers to take on organizing activities and leadership rolesCanvass neighborhoods, make phone calls, and text supporters to build support and collect dataLead various direct action and volunteer mobilization efforts as required, including but not limited to petitioning, Letters to the Editor, and local lobbying effortsSupport digital organizing efforts in EveryAction platform, such as data entry and email distributionMaintain and update contact lists, calendars, and internal databases, including volunteer and activist notesRepresent #Fight4HER at public-facing events, meetings, and community forumsDeliver clear, values-based messaging that resonates with community membersAct as a spokesperson or liaison when needed, helping translate the campaign's goals to the public (including to local media as necessary)Think creatively about opportunities to grow #Fight4HER campaign and bolster effortsMaintain confidentiality and ensure secure handling of sensitive volunteer or community dataAdditional responsibilitiesMonitor supply levels (e.g., canvassing materials, swag, flyers) and submit purchase or replenishment requestsTrack, collect, and submit expense reports, receipts, and reimbursements in a timely mannerOrganize and archive photos, testimonials, and event documentation for future communications useRequirements3-5 years of relevant work experience (e.g., community organizing, campaign organizing, political organizing)Pro-choice: candidates must support every individual's right to determine their own pregnancy and childbearing outcomesMust live in or be willing to move to Las Vegas, Nevada. The Field Organizer - Nevada will be expected to be based locally to the region where they will work.Must understand and appreciate the connection between population dynamics and reproductive health advocacyExperience with social media management and best practices for each platform (Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, Threads)Independent, curious self-starter who requires minimal day-to-day oversightDetail-oriented, organized, efficient, and flexibleMust have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable carWilling to travel, sometimes on short noticeDesired QualificationsStrong proficiency in digital organizing tools, including EveryAction, Mobilize, and HustleFamiliarity with Canva design toolFluency in Spanish is a bonus but not requiredDesired start date: Wednesday, November 12TravelRegular domestic travelPotential large international conferences, not more than once per yearAnnual staff retreat in Virginia in JuneCompensationPopulation Connection will provide a salary commensurate with experience, ranging from $80,000 to $85,000. Benefits include generous annual and sick leave; 12 paid holidays; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short-term disability; and a 401K retirement account with matching funds available. A professional development budget of $2,000 a year will be provided to support continuing education.To applyPlease email the following documents in one file to View email address on click.appcast.io. Please reference "Field Organizer - Nevada" in your subject line.Resume and cover letterOne writing sample (campaign materials preferred)Contact information for three professional references, preferably those who have managed your work in the past