Job Opportunities
There has never been a more important time to work with the labor movement.
Across the country, working families are under attack. Overzealous politicians blame middle-class public employees for their budget woes, corporate CEOs collect hundreds of millions of dollars in bonuses while laying off workers and ripping communities apart, and Wall Street gambles with the retirement savings of workers everywhere. The only way to fight back is through strength in numbers-and with over 3 million members, Working America is on the front lines.
Join us, and you'll be joining one of the most sophisticated, professional field programs in the country. Our rapidly expanding program is hiring Field Managers and Canvass Organizers to work in cities across the country. Develop advocacy skills, get campaign experience and leadership training, and win on issues and elections.
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Field Manager
Working America, community affiliate of the AFL-CIO, is the fastest-growing organization for working people in the country. With more than three million members, Working America recruits and mobilizes people who do not have a union on the job in support of working families' issues.
Have experience leading a team? A demonstrated passion for working-class issues? A positive, progressive attitude? Join Working America as a Field Manager and we'll teach you to train, develop, evaluate and supervise teams of canvass organizing staff.
Supervise and train canvass staff. Lead teams of canvass organizers into neighborhoods every night, help them analyze their work, and offer training and support. This work includes managing and assigning turf; overseeing transportation logistics of crews to and from the field; maintaining canvass administrative and data recording systems; and recommending and developing new leaders.
Applicants will need to demonstrate their ability to lead and manage a team of staff; provide analysis about canvass performance; and possess excellent time management skills, punctuality, and attention to detail. Prior organizing experience is preferred, but not required. A willingness to travel as needed and enthusiasm for the goals and policies of Working America are required.
Working America is currently running field operations in the following states: OH, PA, FL, MN, ME, WI, MI, NM, CO, OR. With plans to expand significantly on the horizon, geographically flexible individuals are highly preferred. Relocation stipends are available. Field Manager salary starts at $32,782 per year and includes medical insurance, paid vacation and sick leave. Women, people of color, and LGBTQ individuals are highly encouraged to apply.
Canvass Organizer
Learn organizing techniques from some of the best minds in the country, door-to-door, face-to-face opportunities to educate new Working America members and mobilize them to take action on some of the most crucial issues of our day: education, good jobs, a green economy and more! Enjoy opportunities for development and rapid advancement with Working America's field team!
You'll recruit new Working America members, mobilize them to action, and collect dues. Debrief with Field Managers on effective messaging techniques and deliver feedback from the field to help shape ongoing strategy. Qualified candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills and possess a commitment to organizing. Fundraising experience is a plus; for those who qualify, Field Manager and Field Director training is available.
To contact us about any of the above positions, fill out the form above, and send a cover letter and résumé to work@workingamerica.org with Canvass Organizer as the subject.
