Statewide Organizing Manager

Job Post; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizen Action/Illinois is seeking an Organizing Manager to lead statewide field and organizing work. You will manage a growing team of canvassers, oversee campaigns from launch to completion, and build relationships with local leaders and coalitions to support public actions.

Travelling across Illinois about 25% of the time, you will hire, train, and coach staff, coordinate events, and track progress to ensure campaigns stay on track and impact grows.

Qualifications

• Experience managing field staff and coordinating canvassing teams.
• Proven ability to plan and execute organizing campaigns.
• Willing to travel across Illinois (25%).

Responsibilities

• People Management (30%): Manage and coach a small team of canvassers, hire/train as the team grows.
• Project Management (30%): Own project management for assigned campaigns, coordinate with staff to support events and recruitment.
• Relationship Building & Organizational Presence (40%): Cultivate relationships with coalition partners and community organizations to support CAI's priorities.

Skills

Managed Paid Staff

Job description

Citizen Action/Illinois is seeking an Organizing Manager to lead statewide field and organizing work. You will manage a growing team of canvassers, oversee campaigns from launch to completion, and build relationships with local leaders and coalitions to support public actions.

Travelling across Illinois about 25% of the time, you will hire, train, and coach staff, coordinate events, and track progress to ensure campaigns stay on track and impact grows.