Position: Field Organizer
Organization: Oregon United for Marriage
Location: Oregon
Posted: January 23, 2014
Application Deadline: Applications accepted until position is filled

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Field Organizer is part of a large field team that is working to build public support for the freedom to marry by growing an intensive and large-scale grassroots field program and developing volunteer leadership. Specifically this position will focus on building and managing big volunteer teams that will build public support for marriage in Oregon.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous community, labor, student or related organizing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and overcome obstacles.
• Detail oriented and driven to succeed.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Commitment to building a multiracial team; experience working in multiracial environments; experience working with the transgender community.
• Commitment to excellence and a strong desire to win.
• Ability to work long hours, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to travel in-state.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruit, mobilize and train volunteers to take action for the freedom to marry, including phone banks, canvasses, educational events, speaking engagements, etc.
• Implement volunteer-led outreach and public education programs.
• Raise money through individual donors, events, house parties and organizations.
• Maintain systems to track volunteer participation; prepare project reports and work plans.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPENSATION
Salary commensurate with experience, health benefits available.

APPLICATIONS
To apply please send resumes and cover letters to kyle@basicrights.org.

Oregon United for Marriage is committed to a diverse, multicultural work environment. People of color, people with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions and gender identities are encouraged to apply.