Houston Unites Seeks Field Organizers

September 2, 2015

Houston Unites is the coalition of local, state and national organizations working to defend Houston’s Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO).

Position Description

Houston Unites has immediate openings for full-time Field Organizers. We are looking for energetic and self-motivated individuals to join our existing team of organizers focused on defending HERO in Houston. These positions will involve recruiting and motivating large teams of volunteers to work on activities designed to increase voter turnout in the municipal election.

Field Organizers will work as part of a dynamic field team will be responsible for developing and managing volunteer teams, designing organizing initiatives and managing coalition relationships in their local communities.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience in recruiting, motivating, and training volunteers.
  • Minimum 2 years experience in a grassroots organizing or a related field.  Experience in direct voter contact through door-to-door canvassing and phone banking desired.
  • Attention to measurable results.
  • Ability to be a team player and work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment.
  • Strong work ethic and time management skills
  • Prior experience working on issues of relevance to LGBT community is a plus, but not required. 

Other Requirements:

  • Ability to work evenings and weekends
  • Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation

Timeline:
Positions available immediately. This is a short-term (2 months) position.

Compensation:
Salary commensurate with experience.

Send cover letter and resume with the job title in the subject line to Erica Krause at Erica@HoustonUnites.org

For more info go to: http://action.houstonunites.org/page/content/Jobs/

We support equal opportunity for all people and strongly encourage people of color, transgender people, women, and people with experience working in diverse community settings to apply. The position is open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, age, gender, physical ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, partisan and religious affiliations, etc.

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