Hybrid Field Organizer: Civic Outreach & Engagement

Third Sector New England, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Health insurance

Dental and Vision

FSA

Life and Disability Insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Third Sector New England in Boston is seeking a Field Organizer to drive community engagement and capacity building through the Massachusetts Voter Table. You will engage partner organizations, plan voter contact events, and support coalition work to advance voter equity and rights.

The role requires coordinating with field staff, training volunteers, and representing MVT in coalitions. Some travel across the state and occasional evenings/weekends are expected in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working for or volunteering with a campaign or grassroots non-profit.
• Experience volunteering or working for a democracy organization or activist group is valued, but not required.
• Great time management and organization skills.
• Ability to manage and juggle competing priorities.
• Excellent listening skills and ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
• Background in managing volunteer teams, holding individuals accountable to goals, and coordinating between multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt in a changing and metrics-driven work environment.
• Enthusiasm for community-based outreach.
• A positive, solutions-oriented attitude.
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout the state; a driver's license is a plus.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular contact with partner organizations by phone and email about upcoming events and deadlines.
• Plan and manage voter contact events, such as phone banks and canvasses, with local organizers and leaders.
• Build relationships with organizers and leaders of existing and prospective partner organizations.
• Communicate progress of goals to partner organizations for accountability to collective goals.
• Troubleshoot issues related to partner organizations’ usage of data, tools, and resources, such as the Voter Activation Network, Action Network, predictive dialers, and peer-to-peer texting.
• Train and manage partner organizational leaders and volunteers.
• Knock on doors and make phone calls.
• Represent MVT in selected coalitions and working groups, as assigned by the Field Director.
• Assist in organizing major projects and events, including those focused on voter equity, voter registration, and voter rights, as well as rallies, field visits, and other events, as needed.
• Provide guidance and support to MVT organizing fellows and interns, answering questions and connecting them to resources as needed.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Field Director.

Skills

Campaign experience

Volunteer management

Time management

Organization skills

Listening and communication

Job description

Third Sector New England in Boston is seeking a Field Organizer to drive community engagement and capacity building through the Massachusetts Voter Table. You will engage partner organizations, plan voter contact events, and support coalition work to advance voter equity and rights.

The role requires coordinating with field staff, training volunteers, and representing MVT in coalitions. Some travel across the state and occasional evenings/weekends are expected in a hybrid work setting.