DC-Based Space Policy Grassroots Organizer

The Planetary Society; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

12 holidays + 2 Floating Holidays, PTO

Group Term Life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Job summary

The Planetary Society is seeking a Community Organizer in Washington, D.C. to build and scale a nationwide grassroots advocacy network for space science. This is a full-time role within our Space Policy and Advocacy team, with 9–5 Eastern hours and some evenings or weekends for key campaigns.

Responsibilities span local organizing, volunteer recruitment, and digital advocacy. The role emphasizes relationship-based mobilization, travel within the D.C.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• 2+ years hands-on organizing in grassroots mobilization on a campaign or similar field in the last 3 years.
• Track record running petition campaigns and grassroots mobilization from start to turnout.
• Strength in relational organizing and ability to develop leaders from volunteers.
• Up-to-date knowledge of organizing practices and digital advocacy tools (VoterVoice, FiscalNote or similar).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for action alerts, emails, and materials.
• Ability to work independently across a distributed national network.
• Interest in space science and exploration (not required but a plus).
• Work schedule: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern with occasional evenings/weekends.
• Travel: travel around the Washington, D.C. area with occasional travel.
• Location: Based full-time in Washington, D.C. at our headquarters.
• Commitment to The Planetary Society's core values: passion, credibility, optimism, integrity, and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Local Organizing and Days of Action: develop and execute a strategy to mobilize supporters across the U.S. and support advocates visiting district offices and events.
• Community Engagement and Network Growth: recruit volunteers, tabling at local events, and grow the advocacy network.
• Digital Advocacy and Rapid Response: manage calls to action, online center, and timely campaigns with clear messaging.
• General Support: staff events from our Washington, D.C. office and participate in team meetings.

Skills

Relational organizing

Campaign mobilization

Digital advocacy tools

Tools

VoterVoice

FiscalNote

Job description

The Planetary Society is seeking a Community Organizer in Washington, D.C. to build and scale a nationwide grassroots advocacy network for space science. This is a full-time role within our Space Policy and Advocacy team, with 9–5 Eastern hours and some evenings or weekends for key campaigns.

Responsibilities span local organizing, volunteer recruitment, and digital advocacy. The role emphasizes relationship-based mobilization, travel within the D.C.