Organizer Michigan or California Contract Position

United for Respect Education Fund; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative non-profit organization is seeking passionate Organizers to empower low-wage workers in retail. This role focuses on building leadership through community engagement and advocacy for family-sustaining policies. The ideal candidate will leverage digital tools and strong interpersonal skills to mobilize diverse groups and achieve project goals. Join a dedicated team committed to fostering resilient communities and advocating for meaningful change in the retail sector. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of working people across the nation.

Benefits

Healthcare stipend

Flexible working hours

Remote work opportunity

Qualifications

• 3+ years of worker and electoral organizing experience.
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills.
• Experience with diverse teams and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Utilize digital tools for recruiting and mobilizing leaders.
• Plan and execute organizing actions and events.
• Develop relationships with organizational partners.

Skills

Organizing experience

Interpersonal communication

Leadership development

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Adaptability

Tools

Hustle

GetThru Suite

VAN/EveryAction

Google Suite

Job description

Organizer

Contract Scope of Work

Reports to: TBD

Supervisory Responsibilities: This is a contract position.

Supervises: N/A

FLSA Status: N/A

Location: MI, CA (Remote)

ABOUT UNITED FOR RESPECT

United for Respect Education Fund (UFREF) is a national non-profit organization building an industry voice of working people working for the country’s largest retail corporations. Through scaled leadership development and base-building, UFREF’s growing network is challenging major corporations and policymakers to provide family-sustaining jobs for all working people. We leverage technology — social media and our digital platform — to bring the retail workforce into a shared community of support and advocacy.

ABOUT THE CONTRACT POSITION

United for Respect EF (UFREF) is seeking Organizers who will grow the leadership of low-wage workers by empowering people who work in retail, community activists, and supporters to organize their communities and advocate for family-sustaining policy solutions. We leverage technology to support retail workers and build resilient communities. Through online peer networks and on-the-ground base-building strategies, we aim to elevate worker voices and advocate for meaningful change.

We encourage submissions of proposals or resumes from individuals passionate about worker organizing, volunteer empowerment, and deep community engagement. The ideal candidate excels at relationship-building, interpersonal communication, and leadership development.

Scope of Work

• Utilize digital tools and databases, including phone banking, text banking, and 1:1 meetings, to recruit, mobilize, and train a diverse group of UFREF leaders, members, and supporters statewide.
• Achieve project organizing goals and document outreach and engagement activities in EveryAction/VAN and through daily reports.
• Plan and execute organizing actions, events, and trainings such as rallies, phone banks, text banks, virtual meetings, and peer-to-peer organizing events.
• Develop and maintain relationships with national and local organizational partners, coordinating on campaign-related events and activities.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders as needed.
• Travel will be required for this project; a personal vehicle is necessary.

What You Will Bring

• At least three years of worker and electoral organizing experience; at least one year of online organizing experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to multitask, set and achieve goals, meet deadlines, and solve problems creatively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with digital tools such as Hustle, GetThru Suite, VAN/EveryAction, and Google Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal and listening skills.
• Experience working with diverse teams and backgrounds.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong willingness to learn and adapt.
• Ability to incorporate feedback and make real-time adjustments.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience volunteering or working on electoral, union, or community campaigns.

Contract Details

Compensation is $5,000 per month, plus a $500 monthly healthcare stipend. This is a short-term contract not to exceed six months.