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TXR Advocacy & Field Organizer

The Texas Freedom Network (TFN) seeks a part-time Advocacy and Field Organizer for its Texas Rising program based in Houston, Texas. Texas Rising is a project of the Texas Freedom Network that is building an informed and effective movement of young Texans working toward equality and social justice across the state of Texas.

The Advocacy and Field Organizer (AFO) will work in the Houston area and will primarily focus on local and statewide advocacy on TFN's priority issues. May also assist with voter registration efforts in the region, and help manage a small team of organizers. This is a part-time position, working an average of 20-25 hours per week. The AFO will report directly to the Statewide Advocacy Manager.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Attend a day-long training, plus additional one-on-one training with the Statewide Advocacy Manager to learn about Texas Rising and your role

• Maintain regular communication with the Statewide Advocacy Manager

• Take lead on local issue-advocacy projects in the region

• Assist Statewide Advocacy Manager with statewide projects

• Assist with voter registration efforts

• Job duties fluctuate based on political cycle

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to work well with a team, take direction and feedback, and share skills and knowledge

• Ability to work with minimal supervision; self-motivated

• Ability to work around 4-6 hours a day for 4-5 days a week

• Must be willing to get deputized to register voters

• Must have access to a laptop, smartphone, and reliable transportation

• Previous experience in canvassing or other civic engagement campaigns

• Previous experience in issue advocacy

• Bilingual, English and Spanish, preferred but not required

• Management experience preferred but not required

Narrative prompt

You may apply for one or more of the new open TXR positions. Instead of a resume and cover letter, you are required to submit a single 1-page narrative essay, regardless of the number of positions you apply for. Please address the prompts below in your essay and upload it using the “Cover Letter” field:

• In no more than one page, please describe your interest in the position(s) you are applying for.
• Outline your skills and qualifications for the position(s) you are applying for.
• In what ways would you contribute to supporting the Texas Rising program's new structure as it evolves?

Benefits

• $21 per hour

• Paid sick time

• $115/mo internet and phone stipend

Deadline to apply Oct 7th.

Texas Freedom Network is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages people of color, ethnic minorities, women, and individuals from the LGBTQ community to apply.