Senior Organizer - Black Civic Power & Community Leadership

Advance Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Carolina is seeking a Senior Organizer to strengthen grassroots organizing, grow Black political power, and expand leadership in the Triangle region. You will lead regional organizing, develop civic education programs, and coordinate issue-based and electoral campaigns to deepen community participation.

The role focuses on building volunteer pipelines, community leadership, and sustainable organizing infrastructure across Wake County and adjacent counties.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of organizing experience, including electoral and issue-based campaigns.
• Strong understanding of NC's political and economic landscape.
• Experience building and managing coalitions, volunteer programs, and field campaigns.
• Experience working with Black communities and working-class voters.
• Ability to analyze voter data and translate insights into action.

Responsibilities

• Develop year-round organizing programs connecting Black communities to advocacy and electoral power.
• Build relationships with volunteers and community stakeholders to expand the organization’s base.
• Establish coalitions with grassroots organizations and coordinate campaigns.
• Design and implement voter outreach strategies to increase civic participation.
• Recruit, train, and mentor volunteers and leaders to strengthen organizing capacity.

Skills

Base-building

Volunteer programs

Coalitions

Public speaking

Voter outreach

Tools

VAN

Google Workspace

Digital organizing tools

Job description

Advance Carolina is seeking a Senior Organizer to strengthen grassroots organizing, grow Black political power, and expand leadership in the Triangle region. You will lead regional organizing, develop civic education programs, and coordinate issue-based and electoral campaigns to deepen community participation.

The role focuses on building volunteer pipelines, community leadership, and sustainable organizing infrastructure across Wake County and adjacent counties.