American Values 2024 is Hiring!
National Organizing Director & Fundraising Events Coordinator
Job Title: National Organizing Director (Consultant)
Location: Remote
Company: American Values 2024
About Us:
American Values 2024 Super PAC is committed to restoring the soul of democracy to the United States. Our long-term mission is to build a movement of supporters seeking truth, separating from corporation interests, and supporting candidates for a brighter future. American Values 2024 supports Robert F. Kennedy, Jr's 2024 presidential campaign.
We are co-founded by Mark Gorton (CEO of Tower Research Capital) and Tony Lyons (President of Skyhorse Publishing).
Job Summary:
AV 2024 seeks a seasoned organizer, base-builder, and leadership developer to serve as National Organizing Director. This person will implement the organization’s vision for its future growth and development as a catalyst for change through direct action. AV 2024 has a rich history of effecting transformative change. The National Organizing Director will build on that record of success to drive lasting, structural change on issues of economic justice through empowering and mobilizing communities across the U.S.. This includes engaging Americans / voters in their communities and involvement in activities and campaigns addressing political issues.
The National Organizing Director will design and implement a national strategy to empower and engage the American public (voters) and a broader coalition working toward AV 2024’s mission. The Organizing Director will work closely with AV 2024’s CEO and management team to build and manage a nationwide department responsible for outreach while overseeing community organizers.
Job Description:
Reporting to the CEO and working alongside a committed and knowledgeable leadership team, the National Organizing Director will be responsible for building and managing a national team dedicated to outreach in support of AV 2024’s mission. AV 2024 seeks leaders with a positive and open attitude, a strong work ethic and relentless commitment to success with attention to detail, and ability to meet aggressive deadlines and ambitious goals in a fast-paced environment. S/he is expected to have a high level of core competencies and skills included in one’s personal characteristics and professional experiences in the following areas: communication, organizational skills, professional skills, professionalism, customer service, time management, positive leadership, computer skills and being mission-driven.
Responsibilities:
Specifically, the National Organizing Director will:
Build an engaged, effective, and active community of Members, volunteers, and coalition partners to act in support of AV 2024’s campaign and organizing efforts and increase participation in AV 2024 programs. Recruit and manage a committed team of organizers and field staff in regions across the country who will mobilize AV 2024 Members and community residents, collaborate with churches, community leaders, and other organizations. Establish Neighborhood Action Committees – local community action groups organized by AV 2024 and its Members – to serve as the foundation for empowering communities. Work in partnership with cross-sector leaders and grassroots organizers to increase participation in AV 2024’s programs and to participate in campaigns, ballot initiatives and other advocacy initiatives.
Work closely with the CEO and AV 2024 leadership to develop and implement an overarching campaign strategy. Support the CEO in developing and implementing AV 2024’s advocacy efforts. Align resources and staff to meet benchmarks towards those goals. Collaborate closely with AV 2024’s communications, research, and leadership teams to develop effective and successful multi-state, multi-issue ballot and other initiatives that further AV 2024’s mission. Work alongside the Communications Director to effectively communicate AV 2024’s positions and create content for broader education and outreach.
Organize direct actions and demonstrations nationwide including outreach, participation, messaging, and logistics. Design activities and work with Members to fulfill participation requirements in AV 2024’s programs. Monitor and ensure engagement of Members in AV 2024’s programs, actions, and campaigns. Create and provide tools to empower Members and inspire them to pursue direct and meaningful action.
Experience:
The ideal candidate will be an experienced community or political organizer with an accomplished record of leading successful campaigns and experience in field leadership or in other senior organizing roles at a state or national level. S/he will have exceptional political savvy and persuasive speaking, writing, and influencing skills combined with a well-developed command of staff management, field operations, communications, and outreach best practices. It is essential that he/she has a personal and professional commitment to social and economic justice, strong work ethic, relentless pursuit of success, and comfort pushing forward in uncertain situations.
Requirements and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree – Required.
Advanced Degree – Preferred.
Five (5+) years of leadership experience in the field of organizing and/or campaigns.
Four (4+) years of supervisory experience managing and recruiting a significant team.
A successful record of developing targeted campaigns to obtain successful outcomes, draw awareness to injustice, and build public support for an issue. Experience serving as a field director or in other senior leadership roles in major national organizing campaigns and in running statewide field operations on electoral or issue campaigns is a must.
Strong marketing, public relations, and communications experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders through strategic messaging. A background in or experience with utilizing social media is highly desired.
A highly effective team builder with a record of managing organizing and campaign teams to high performance. Experience training and developing staff and volunteers in organizing, community advocacy and/or political operations.
Demonstrable focus, resilience, and the problem-solving skill to develop solutions under challenging circumstances. The judgment, maturity, and savvy to manage up and down effectively, working and delegating in order to meet aggressive deadlines and ambitious goals.
Impeccable writing, presentation and oral communication skills, as well as an ability to synthesize and translate complicated information into clear, compelling language.
Ability to think critically, make decisions, and justify recommendations based on data and analysis. Willingness to think entrepreneurially and creatively. Background in campaigns, PAC / SuperPAC / nonprofit helpful, but not required.
Ability to write and speak languages other than English, particularly Spanish, is a plus.
Deadline for Applications: rolling
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resume, a cover letter outlining their relevant experience, why this interest you and a portfolio of previous digital media projects to careers@av24.org
We welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
Job Title: Fundraising Events Coordinator (Consultant)
Location: Remote
Company: American Values 2024
About Us:
American Values 2024 Super PAC is committed to restoring the soul of democracy to the United States. Our long-term mission is to build a movement of supporters seeking truth, separating from corporation interests, and supporting candidates for a brighter future. American Values 2024 supports Robert F. Kennedy, Jr's 2024 presidential campaign.
We are co-founded by Mark Gorton (CEO of Tower Research Capital) and Tony Lyons (President of Skyhorse Publishing).
Job Description:
The American Values 2024 Events Coordinator oversees all events (in-person and virtual), campaigns and activities related to fundraising and awareness. Events range from small peer-to-peer grassroots online fundraising to a black-tie gala and will include managing logistics, marketing, materials, budgets, and timelines to ensure that all activities are a success.
Responsibilities:
• Main point of contact for all inquiries related to AV 2024 fundraising and awareness; Work with all fundraisers to ensure that events and campaigns are successful and reflect the organization’s mission and values.
• Manage the “ insert” program. Responsibilities include: setting up Event page, location management, coordinating outreach, registration, sponsorship, volunteers, and fundraising efforts, managing all communications and marketing of events, materials, logistics, and day-of-event needs for each event.
• Collaborate with the internal team to create content for materials and communications related to all fundraising and initiatives. Content may include (but are not limited to): emails, flyers, invitations, letters, website posts, social media campaigns and newsletters.
• Manage fundraising software (Funraise) and ensure that the software fits the organization’s and fundraisers’ needs.
• Assist in maintaining the organization’s database, website, and other systems to ensure information related to fundraising is accurate and up-to-date.
• Assist the Executive Director with Board-related tasks and special tasks surrounding fundraising, awareness, and community engagement.
Requirements and Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience strongly preferred.
• Will consider applicants with an equivalent combination of education, training, and a minimum of 4 years experience.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Expertise:
• Experience managing events and/or coordinating fundraising efforts strongly preferred
• Highly organized and detail oriented with excellent time management skills
• Flexible, team player who is service oriented with high-level interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including phone and editing skills
• Sound judgment, integrity, and respect for confidentiality are absolute requirements
• Ability to effectively interact and collaborate with all levels of co-workers, including assistants, staff, and senior management
• Advanced computer skills including proficiency with MS Office, Google Suite, Slack and strong aptitude to learn other software systems
• Experience with MailChimp and Fundraise (or comparable peer-to-peer platform) strongly preferred.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resume, a cover letter outlining their relevant experience, why this interest you and a portfolio of previous digital media projects to careers@av24.org
Deadline for Applications: rolling
We welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply.