Electoral Justice Field Organizer Fellow

Democracy Fund; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Working Families Party is seeking a part-time Electoral Justice Fellow to mobilize communities, train organizers, and run field operations in the Southeast region. The role combines hands-on political organizing with strategic training and coalition work in a hybrid remote setting.

You will develop outreach, coordinate volunteers, and execute voter-contact campaigns, with a focus on building durable leadership and expanding WFP’s reach in your community.

Qualifications

• Deep ties to and residence in one of the listed priority states.
• Commitment to economic and social justice for working families.
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and work collaboratively.
• Reliable access to a smartphone and computer with internet for virtual meetings and trainings.
• Comfort speaking with new people and facilitating group discussions.
• Prior experience in a role that required deep understanding of the nuance and complexities of local and state politics.

Responsibilities

• Electoral and advocacy training program focusing on the electoral justice framework and WFP Power building model.
• Complete a core curriculum of organizing training by attending and participating in virtual and in-person regional training sessions.
• Conduct one-on-one relational conversations with community, advocacy and political leaders to build shared analysis and work towards collective electoral outcomes.
• Research and map local power structures and opportunities to connect issues affecting working families to the upcoming election cycles.
• Recruit and bring together a local volunteer action team of 15-20 members aligned with the WFP.
• Plan and facilitate regular team meetings that are inclusive and action-oriented.
• Support your team in supporting democracy defense and priority WFP electoral campaigns.
• Host 1-2 community meetings for individuals interested in running for office or taking action to protect democracy.
• Plan and manage local canvass events, including paid opportunities where applicable.
• Represent WFP at approved coalition tables in the state.

Skills

Local ties to priority state

Commitment to justice

Willingness to learn

Tech access (smartphone & internet)

Comfort with public speaking

Experience in local/state politics

Job description

Working Families Party is seeking a part-time Electoral Justice Fellow to mobilize communities, train organizers, and run field operations in the Southeast region. The role combines hands-on political organizing with strategic training and coalition work in a hybrid remote setting.

You will develop outreach, coordinate volunteers, and execute voter-contact campaigns, with a focus on building durable leadership and expanding WFP’s reach in your community.