Unite Kentucky: Community Organizer

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In today’s world, most people don’t have “free time” to volunteer with local campaigns, and most local campaigns simply don’t have the resources or the capacity to hire paid staff - so we’ve decided to fix that.

UNITE KENTUCKY is committed to providing paid opportunities to organize YOUR community, connecting your neighbors with their elected officials, building relationships beyond the election to ensure YOUR voices are heard by those you elect to represent you.

Please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to: contact@unitekentucky.com

At UNITE KENTUCKY, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and executing regular voter contact and volunteer recruitment events in coordination with the Organizing Director

• Cultivating volunteers and providing them with ongoing training

• Meeting weekly voter contact goals on doors and phones

• Meeting daily reporting and data entry deadlines

• Developing relationships with political stakeholders, allied organizations, and local Democratic committees

• Other duties as assigned by the Organizing Director

Qualifications

• No campaign experience necessary, however at least one (1) cycle of relevant experience in community/field organizing, base building or direct service is preferred.

• Experience in political/advocacy/campaign organizing, with experience working directly with volunteers and/or community members strongly preferred.

• Experience with facilitation, training/leading workshops is preferred.

• Individuals who want to work in Kentucky politics.

• Proficiency with technology or a willingness to learn.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

• Strong written and oral communications skills.

• Superb organization skills; detail-oriented with strong follow-through and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

• Creative, results-oriented, self-starting, and willing to learn.

• Strong task and time management skills.

• Ability to travel around the County as necessary and participate in evening and weekend meetings and/or events.

• Commitment to the mission and goals of UNITE KENTUCKY. Strong commitment to and understanding of equity and inclusion work with a history of engaging diverse communities. Must have the ability to engage individuals of all races, nationalities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, income levels, ages, physical abilities, educational, occupational and political backgrounds and those with histories of trauma.

• Empathy, respect, and value for the role of personal storytelling in advocacy and organizing work

Applicants must have reliable transportation and a current driver’s license.