Common Cause NY: Election Protection organizer - Full Time Temporary

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We are looking for collaborative and energetic Election Protection Organizers to join the Common Cause NY Election protection team. This is a key role supporting our work to grow and diversify our audience and volunteer base as we work to engage millions more in our fight to protect and strengthen democracy in advance of this significant upcoming election.

This role is at the intersection of community and democracy. You will work with various communities across New York City to expand our Election Protection programming. You will also provide comprehensive Election Protection training and serve as a first point of contact for volunteers and members.

This role reports to the Common Cause NY Senior Organizer and is located within New York City with the expectation to travel to various locations with the city as needed. This is a full-time, temporary role, starting October 1, and ending in November.

You will thrive in this role if you have:

· A strong commitment to Common Cause’s nonpartisan mission

· Experience working quickly and in a fast-paced environment

· A track record of building strong relationships and working collaboratively with diverse groups of people

· An ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

· Strong organization skills, and an ability to manage your time independently

· Strong oral and written communication skills

· Openness to feedback and awareness of your own strengths and areas for growth

· Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali, Punjabi, Arabic or Urdu a plus.

The following is required:

· Experience growing volunteer and membership bases

· Experience working on an issue-based or political campaign

· Familiarity with New York City’s diverse communities of voters

· Experience using Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and learning new software (bonus if you know how to use Zoom, Canva, Find Your Shift, Mobilize, and Periscope)

· Ability to travel within New York City for in-person activities, with the ability to work weekends and evenings

· Ability to meet in person in the Common Cause NY office up to 25% of the time

· Per our non-partisan policy, Common Cause staff members may not currently be in elected office (or running for office); on the Steering Committee or Finance Committee for any political candidate; or affiliated with the leadership of a political party