Human Rights Campaign
Phoenix, AZ
We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ people, to join our team.
HRC, in collaboration with our state equality partners, works to defend and advance pro-LGBTQ policies at all levels of government, holds elected officials accountable for their votes and actions, and elects pro-equality champions to office.
The Regional Organizing Lead is responsible for all organizing efforts of HRC members, supporters, and volunteers within a specific state or region of the country, including recruitment, training, and overall cultivation of volunteer leaders. The Regional Organizing Lead will develop volunteer teams in key communities for political, issue, and legislative advocacy.
Volunteer Team Building: HRC relies on a powerful grassroots network of volunteer leaders taking regular action to resist attempts to roll back progress for the LGBTQ community while working to advance LGBTQ equality wherever possible. The Regional Organizing Lead will work with volunteer teams to establish best practices for group-led actions and to recruit and train an active volunteer base in the region.
Political, Issue, and Legislative Advocacy: In order to accelerate the pace of progress toward full equality, we must grow our movement's political power, organize ourselves, our families, friends, and allies, and put equality issues at the center of the political conversation. The Regional Organizing Lead will help grow our political power by building organizing capacity and mobilizing HRC members, supporters, volunteers, and activists in support of equality and pro-equality candidates.
This position is a temporary, full-time with benefits position ending approximately December 1, 2022. Possible extension depending on funding.
This position is located in Phoenix, AZ.
Position Responsibilities:
At the direction of their manager, meet goals in the campaign plan in order to elevate LGBTQ equality, support HRC-endorsed candidates in federal and state elections, and provide assistance to HRC-supported ballot initiative campaigns.
Implement strategies to support federal and state legislation and national advocacy efforts, and maximize HRC’s local lobbying efforts.
Support volunteer leadership; assist with political and volunteer activities of HRC steering committee members (as they relate to political and legislative activities) and other activists as outlined.
Ensure HRC’s volunteer network within the region is vital and growing. Work with volunteer leadership in the region to recruit new volunteers and engage existing volunteers, members, and supporters in grassroots activities.
Participate in the design and implementation of training programs for members, supporters, volunteers, and activists in the region.
Meticulously track all volunteer outreach and engagement in VAN and submit reports as requested.
Manage outreach within the region to selected constituencies, including people of color, religious communities, youth, and others. Participate in strategic partnerships with other organizations and groups to support HRC’s outreach and increase HRC’s visibility in the region.
Represent HRC in strategic partnerships with allied organizations (LGBTQ organizations as well as other progressive allies) in order to collaborate and advance the goals of HRC and the LGBTQ movement.
Share HRC’s commitment to inclusion and the intersectionality of our movement by integrating campaign and outreach efforts to defend and advance shared advocacy priorities like reproductive rights, immigrant rights, workers’ rights and other civil rights causes.
Represent HRC at local events.
Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent in experience) and one to two cycles of electoral campaign experience, preferably with at least one cycle as a field organizer.
Demonstrated record of successfully working in coalition on issue or advocacy campaigns (experience in applicable state is preferred).
Must be a people person: strong interpersonal skills include the ability to skillfully navigate fast-pace, high-volume engagements, resolve conflicts, build teams, motivate others, and work effectively in a team environment in both a lead and a support role.
Working knowledge of federal and state legislative processes.
Ability to work independently within the context of a plan.
Experience meeting goals and holding others accountable.
Effective time management skills, including an ability to prioritize; must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent listening, interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills, as well as excellent writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel) and G-suite (Gmail, Google Docs and Drive).
Demonstrated experience with VAN and a familiarity with other standard organizing and advocacy tools and social media required.
Excellent ability to establish and maintain professional interpersonal relationships, and resolve conflicts when necessary.
Must have access to reliable transportation .
Flexibility with work schedule is required; this position requires some evening and weekend work.
Spanish language proficiency a plus.
Strong interest in the rapidly changing LGBTQ equality movement and a working knowledge of LGBTQ issues.
All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.
No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status.
We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ people, to join our team.
HRC, in collaboration with our state equality partners, works to defend and advance pro-LGBTQ policies at all levels of government, holds elected officials accountable for their votes and actions, and elects pro-equality champions to office.
The Regional Organizing Lead is responsible for all organizing efforts of HRC members, supporters, and volunteers within a specific state or region of the country, including recruitment, training, and overall cultivation of volunteer leaders. The Regional Organizing Lead will develop volunteer teams in key communities for political, issue, and legislative advocacy.
Volunteer Team Building: HRC relies on a powerful grassroots network of volunteer leaders taking regular action to resist attempts to roll back progress for the LGBTQ community while working to advance LGBTQ equality wherever possible. The Regional Organizing Lead will work with volunteer teams to establish best practices for group-led actions and to recruit and train an active volunteer base in the region.
Political, Issue, and Legislative Advocacy: In order to accelerate the pace of progress toward full equality, we must grow our movement's political power, organize ourselves, our families, friends, and allies, and put equality issues at the center of the political conversation. The Regional Organizing Lead will help grow our political power by building organizing capacity and mobilizing HRC members, supporters, volunteers, and activists in support of equality and pro-equality candidates.
This position is a temporary, full-time with benefits position ending approximately December 1, 2022. Possible extension depending on funding.
This position is located in Phoenix, AZ.
Position Responsibilities:
At the direction of their manager, meet goals in the campaign plan in order to elevate LGBTQ equality, support HRC-endorsed candidates in federal and state elections, and provide assistance to HRC-supported ballot initiative campaigns.
Implement strategies to support federal and state legislation and national advocacy efforts, and maximize HRC’s local lobbying efforts.
Support volunteer leadership; assist with political and volunteer activities of HRC steering committee members (as they relate to political and legislative activities) and other activists as outlined.
Ensure HRC’s volunteer network within the region is vital and growing. Work with volunteer leadership in the region to recruit new volunteers and engage existing volunteers, members, and supporters in grassroots activities.
Participate in the design and implementation of training programs for members, supporters, volunteers, and activists in the region.
Meticulously track all volunteer outreach and engagement in VAN and submit reports as requested.
Manage outreach within the region to selected constituencies, including people of color, religious communities, youth, and others. Participate in strategic partnerships with other organizations and groups to support HRC’s outreach and increase HRC’s visibility in the region.
Represent HRC in strategic partnerships with allied organizations (LGBTQ organizations as well as other progressive allies) in order to collaborate and advance the goals of HRC and the LGBTQ movement.
Share HRC’s commitment to inclusion and the intersectionality of our movement by integrating campaign and outreach efforts to defend and advance shared advocacy priorities like reproductive rights, immigrant rights, workers’ rights and other civil rights causes.
Represent HRC at local events.
Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent in experience) and one to two cycles of electoral campaign experience, preferably with at least one cycle as a field organizer.
Demonstrated record of successfully working in coalition on issue or advocacy campaigns (experience in applicable state is preferred).
Must be a people person: strong interpersonal skills include the ability to skillfully navigate fast-pace, high-volume engagements, resolve conflicts, build teams, motivate others, and work effectively in a team environment in both a lead and a support role.
Working knowledge of federal and state legislative processes.
Ability to work independently within the context of a plan.
Experience meeting goals and holding others accountable.
Effective time management skills, including an ability to prioritize; must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent listening, interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills, as well as excellent writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel) and G-suite (Gmail, Google Docs and Drive).
Demonstrated experience with VAN and a familiarity with other standard organizing and advocacy tools and social media required.
Excellent ability to establish and maintain professional interpersonal relationships, and resolve conflicts when necessary.
Must have access to reliable transportation .
Flexibility with work schedule is required; this position requires some evening and weekend work.
Spanish language proficiency a plus.
Strong interest in the rapidly changing LGBTQ equality movement and a working knowledge of LGBTQ issues.
All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.
No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status.
Human Rights Campaign
Virtual - with a focus of work in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, MI, NV, NC, OH, PA, TX, VA, or WI, United States
We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ people, to join our team.
Position Summary:
HRC is hiring Temporary Field Organizers to mobilize HRC members and supporters, LGBTQ voters, and Equality Voters to vote in the 2020 election. Temporary Field Organizers will report to HRC campaign leadership and support pro-equality candidates in prioritized states, congressional districts, and legislative districts across the country. The Temporary Field Organizer is a temporary, full-time position ending November 6, 2020.
Due to the extraordinary nature of the current environment caused by COVID-19, these positions have a high virtual volunteer and voter engagement component. Temporary Field Organizers may be hired outside of the prioritized states above, though preference will be given to those currently living in a priority state. Temporary Field Organizers must have access to a computer and camera, private workspace, and stable internet service capable of managing video connections.
Should health and safety risks associated with in-person organizing be mitigated prior to Election Day, Temporary Field Organizers may be required to conduct in-person activities in their assigned state or district.
Position Responsibilities:
Mobilize HRC Members, Supporters and Allies :
Mobilize HRC members, supporters and allies to vote for HRC-endorsed candidates.
Recruit, train and direct HRC members, supporters and allies to contact voters, participate in volunteer opportunities and events, and support HRC-endorsed candidates in other ways. This work may include making phone calls, leading virtual phone banks, creative volunteer recruitment, and joining HRC or allied organization meetings.
Engage Local HRC Volunteer Leadership:
Work with HRC staff to ensure HRC volunteer leaders are informed about and maximally engaged in volunteer opportunities.
Manage Recurring Phone Banks:
Plan, recruit for, and manage regular recurring virtual volunteer phone banks to recruit volunteers, identify pro-equality voters, and provide state-specific resources for registering to vote, and voting early, by mail, or in person.
Interface with Campaign Staff for HRC-Endorsed Candidates:
Regularly interface with campaign staff for HRC-endorsed candidates to ensure we are supporting them however we can.
Engage Coalition Partners:
Ensure like-minded partner organizations’ staff and volunteers are informed about and engaged in volunteer opportunities.
Reporting:
Participate in regular HRC campaign calls and meetings, as directed. Prepare regular reports to track contacts and volunteer activities. Provide detailed information in VAN and assure all volunteers do as well.
Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
Strong volunteer recruitment and organizing skills, demonstrated through at least one cycle of volunteer or paid organizing experience in an issue campaign or an election campaign.
Comfort with managing by metrics and a familiarity with organizing data. Experience with VAN is a strong plus.
Demonstrated ability and passion for building relationships with key local supporters and influencers in the LGBTQ community and/or the broader progressive movement.
Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Google Apps (Gmail, Google Docs and Drive).
Commitment to LGBTQ equality.
Must thrive in an action-based and team-oriented learning environment that—now more than ever—requires creative thinking and adaptability.
Must be willing to work campaign hours, including heavy evenings and weekends.
All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.
No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status.
We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ people, to join our team.
Position Summary:
HRC is hiring Temporary Field Organizers to mobilize HRC members and supporters, LGBTQ voters, and Equality Voters to vote in the 2020 election. Temporary Field Organizers will report to HRC campaign leadership and support pro-equality candidates in prioritized states, congressional districts, and legislative districts across the country. The Temporary Field Organizer is a temporary, full-time position ending November 6, 2020.
Due to the extraordinary nature of the current environment caused by COVID-19, these positions have a high virtual volunteer and voter engagement component. Temporary Field Organizers may be hired outside of the prioritized states above, though preference will be given to those currently living in a priority state. Temporary Field Organizers must have access to a computer and camera, private workspace, and stable internet service capable of managing video connections.
Should health and safety risks associated with in-person organizing be mitigated prior to Election Day, Temporary Field Organizers may be required to conduct in-person activities in their assigned state or district.
Position Responsibilities:
Mobilize HRC Members, Supporters and Allies :
Mobilize HRC members, supporters and allies to vote for HRC-endorsed candidates.
Recruit, train and direct HRC members, supporters and allies to contact voters, participate in volunteer opportunities and events, and support HRC-endorsed candidates in other ways. This work may include making phone calls, leading virtual phone banks, creative volunteer recruitment, and joining HRC or allied organization meetings.
Engage Local HRC Volunteer Leadership:
Work with HRC staff to ensure HRC volunteer leaders are informed about and maximally engaged in volunteer opportunities.
Manage Recurring Phone Banks:
Plan, recruit for, and manage regular recurring virtual volunteer phone banks to recruit volunteers, identify pro-equality voters, and provide state-specific resources for registering to vote, and voting early, by mail, or in person.
Interface with Campaign Staff for HRC-Endorsed Candidates:
Regularly interface with campaign staff for HRC-endorsed candidates to ensure we are supporting them however we can.
Engage Coalition Partners:
Ensure like-minded partner organizations’ staff and volunteers are informed about and engaged in volunteer opportunities.
Reporting:
Participate in regular HRC campaign calls and meetings, as directed. Prepare regular reports to track contacts and volunteer activities. Provide detailed information in VAN and assure all volunteers do as well.
Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
Strong volunteer recruitment and organizing skills, demonstrated through at least one cycle of volunteer or paid organizing experience in an issue campaign or an election campaign.
Comfort with managing by metrics and a familiarity with organizing data. Experience with VAN is a strong plus.
Demonstrated ability and passion for building relationships with key local supporters and influencers in the LGBTQ community and/or the broader progressive movement.
Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Google Apps (Gmail, Google Docs and Drive).
Commitment to LGBTQ equality.
Must thrive in an action-based and team-oriented learning environment that—now more than ever—requires creative thinking and adaptability.
Must be willing to work campaign hours, including heavy evenings and weekends.
All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.
No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status.