Organizer

We are seeking a proactive and collaborative Senior Organizer to join the Common Cause team in Minnesota. This role is critical in growing and diversifying our base of supporters, building partnerships, and driving civic engagement across the state. The Senior Organizer will also play a key role in coordinating grassroots actions, supporting policy advocacy efforts, and coordinating volunteers. Responsibilities Grow, diversify, and engage supporters Draft plans for and implement engaging, nonpartisan education and outreach activities to expand awareness of our work Present on behalf of Common Cause at coalition meetings and other events Support the planning and facilitation of coalition meetings and events Proactively build and maintain relationships with community partners and members Collaborate with coalition partners to coordinate grassroots actions and advance campaigns Draft compelling communications for state-level campaigns in collaboration with teammates Coordinate communications on social media, websites, and email to ensure messaging aligns with our brand and values Assist in media relations efforts, including contributing to press materials and supporting media outreach strategies Engage members through digital communications (email, social media, etc.) Collaborate with other state staff to coordinate and manage projects and tasks within the election protection program Recruit, train, coordinate and mentor interns and volunteers to support our work Support our research, policy and advocacy work Support research and advocacy efforts on democracy issues, such as voting rights and civil rights Monitor legislative developments and identify trends and opportunities on our core issues at the state, county, and municipal levels Track bills relevant to our issue areas during legislative session Draft and coordinate resources to support public comment and testimony on key legislation Execute advocacy strategies 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 coordination, logistics, and preparation of materials Administrative and other duties Complete administrative tasks as needed Perform other duties as assigned Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of any race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, income class, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status, as well as applicants who have been previously incarcerated. Common Cause (501(c)(4)) and Common Cause Education Fund (501(c)(3)) are nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots affiliate organizations dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create an open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Washington, DC, Common Cause has members and supporters living in every congressional district in the United States, and offices in 23 states around the country. #J-18808-Ljbffr