Political Organizer I

Overview: Entry level Political Organizing position intended for candidates at the start of their political organizing career. Works at the grassroots level to build member political leadership and skill. Duties and Responsibilities: Any one position may not include all of the specific duties and responsibilities listed. Examples provide a general summary of the work required and should not be treated as a total and complete list of expected duties to be performed by employees in the classification. COPE Fundraising. This is seen as a primary duty of a political organizer. Membership Sign-Up. In addition to COPE sign ups, political organizers are responsible for meeting membership sign-up goals. Build, Staff, and Plan Political Teams in assigned turf with direct supervision. Assess, identify, recruit, and develop member leaders as they become political activists and leaders via house visits, worksite visits, organizing meetings, political team meetings, phone calls and literature. Prepare meeting agendas and other communication tools such as emails, fliers, etc. as needed. Implement electoral campaign plans for assigned campaigns. Staff, plan, and organize the local’s endorsement process and the SEIU One Voice Process. Build, Plan, and Track community and electoral relationships with direct supervision. Plan work as assigned; make and execute daily, weekly, and monthly work plans based on assigned goals and objectives. Assist in developing member leaders through conducting basic trainings providing appropriate tools to lead. Complete all required reporting of data, member outreach, etc. Lobby visits—schedule, plan, train member participants, etc. Other duties as assigned.