National Field Organizer

Summary

Join our team as a National Field Organizer, designing strategies to engage new people in FCNL's advocacy and building civic education work around the country. This exempt position is remote, with some evening work required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• At least five years of experience in grassroots organizing, demonstrating a strong ability to engage new participants in democracy and advocacy, as well as organize in multicultural settings and on college campuses
• Proven ability to organize or recruit people into advocacy
• Experience in designing and leading training programs
• Experience in planning and executing events with strategic outcomes
• Demonstrated ability in public speaking to inspire and engage varied audiences
• Ability to work independently and accomplish specific, measurable goals
• Flexibility to work outside traditional hours, particularly in the evening, to accommodate calls with diaspora and campus chapters
• Proficient in collaborating remotely with a team and providing timely, accurate reports and updates
• An entrepreneurial self-starter, adept at building new structures and driving innovative initiatives
• Alignment with FCNL’s policy positions and understanding of a faith-based perspective toward lobbying
• Willingness to travel for in-person engagements and events

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage with students and faculty on campuses to explore opportunities for starting new advocacy chapters
• Build and maintain relationships with campus communities, student organizations, and other stakeholders, and serve as a point of contact for students interested in advocacy
• Collaborate with Friends Place, FCNL’s Quaker learning center and guest house on Capitol Hill, on high school chapters
• Guide students through the process of creating and launching an advocacy chapter, including power mapping, organizing strategies, and leadership development
• Plan and facilitate regular virtual training sessions on advocacy skills, policy issues, and lobbying with leaders of all campus chapters
• Provide ongoing mentorship and support to student leaders as they build their advocacy competencies and develop chapter activities
• Track and assess chapter progress, providing feedback and guidance to ensure chapter sustainability and growth
• Assist in the preparation and planning of key events, such as campus advocacy workshops, virtual lobby visits, and in-person participation in FCNL’s major fly-in lobby conferences
• Collaborate with the Advocacy Teams staff to develop and maintain a system for campus chapter participants to start or join an Advocacy Team
• Delegation Leaders support FCNL’s lobbying conferences by acting as a point of contact with key young adult stakeholders
• Consult with the Young Adult Program Director on program recruitment and provide administrative support
• Implement the communication strategy and manages the outreach to young adults around the country via university or community contacts through emails, blog posts, and other forms of communication
• Organize and support follow-up actions after our annual lobbying conference event
• Provide regular support to advance the objectives of the initiative, including deepening relationships with diaspora advocacy organizations, supporting diaspora organizers to take regular actions in their communities, and organizing the Diaspora Organizer Gathering in Washington, DC
• Support diaspora organizers in their communities by conducting listening sessions, offering advocacy trainings, and deepening relationships
• Recruit 8-12 participants who identify as members of diaspora communities for a multi-day gathering focused on advocacy and community building
• Support participants to take action throughout the year, including in district lobby visits, publishing in the media, and organizing community events
• Collaborate with relevant teams across FCNL, including the Strategic Advocacy Team, Domestic Policy Team, and Foreign Policy Team, to develop and maintain relationships with diaspora organizers

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Dependent care account
• Short-term & long-term disability
• Monthly cellphone/internet stipend
• Employer paid life insurance
• 12+ paid holidays
• Vacation
• Sick leave
• Personal days
• Volunteer time off
• Wellness initiatives
• Educational support
• Healthcare stipend
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Employee assistance programs
• Generous employer contributions to the retirement plan
• Employer-paid commuter benefits with Capital Bikeshare and WMATA