Community Engagement Officer

Russell Tobin; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Job summary

A leading company in the online marketplace is hiring a Community Organizer to engage and empower a vibrant community in New York. The role focuses on mobilizing support through events and training, while building strategic relationships to influence public policy. Ideal candidates will have experience in community organizing and a commitment to diversity and equity.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience in community organizing, political campaigns, or grassroots movements.
• Experience in planning grassroots events and advocacy campaigns.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Mobilize community members through events and training sessions.
• Build relationships with advocates and local organizations.
• Engage in relational organizing to connect community members with policymakers.

Skills

Community organizing

Political campaigns

Digital engagement

Event planning

Communication

Tools

CRM tools

Digital organizing platforms

Job description

This range is provided by Russell Tobin. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$23.14/hr - $25.14/hr

Direct message the job poster from Russell Tobin

Russell Tobin's client, an American online marketplace company, is hiring a Community Organizer

in New York, NY.

Title: Community Organizer

Location: New York City (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract

Pay rate: $22 - $25.14/hr.

About the Role:

We are seeking a passionate and driven Community Organizer to join a high-impact public policy campaign team focused on engaging and empowering a dynamic community of supporters. This team works at the intersection of advocacy, community engagement, and public affairs—helping to shape fair and progressive regulatory environments through grassroots mobilization and strategic stakeholder relationships.

In this role, you will activate and organize a vibrant community through both digital and in-person engagement. You will build and sustain relationships with advocates, plan and execute events, and help train and mobilize volunteers to take meaningful political action.

What You’ll Do:

• Mobilize community members through events, training sessions, and digital engagement
• Build relationships with advocates and local organizations
• Work closely with internal advocacy and public policy teams to implement community activation strategies
• Organize and lead community events across NYC’s five boroughs
• Develop and distribute campaign content to drive action and awareness
• Report on event outcomes and campaign metrics
• Engage in relational organizing to connect community members with policymakers and decision-makers
• Leverage campaign management tools, CRM systems, and communication platforms for community outreach

Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in community organizing, political campaigns, tech advocacy, or grassroots movements
• Proven ability to recruit, train, and activate community advocates
• Experience planning grassroots events and advocacy campaigns
• Familiarity with digital organizing platforms, CRM tools (e.g., VAN, Salesforce), and email campaign systems
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Willingness to travel regularly across NYC for in-person events
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and community empowerment

Preferred Tools & Technologies:

• Event planning and grassroots advocacy tools

Benefits that Russell Tobin offers:

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Art/Creative

• Industries

  Hospitality and Accommodation and Food Services

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