Working Families Party

General

• Develop, execute, and iterate on a program to recruit, train, and organize WFP members and volunteer leaders
• Cultivate, strengthen, and grow Rhode Island’s WFP membership base
• Lead efforts to organize Rhode Islanders into WFP and grow the Party’s membership base in Rhode Island
• Plan and execute member meetings, socials, legislative debriefs, kick-offs, and other member-focused gatherings/events
• Manage member communications and digital organizing activities, including emails, social media, mass texting, and other tools/strategies
• Support recruitment of candidates for offices across Rhode Island
• Build and lead programs to train candidates, campaign volunteers, and campaign staff in electoral work

Political Organizer – Temporary

• Cultivate, strengthen, and grow Rhode Island’s WFP membership base
• Lead efforts to organize Rhode Islanders into WFP and grow the Party’s membership base in Rhode Island
• In collaboration with the State Director, develop a cohesive membership program and strategy that builds durable organizing infrastructure, leverages volunteer teams, and empowers activist leaders
• Plan and execute member meetings, socials, legislative debriefs, kick-offs, and other member-focused gatherings/events
• Manage member communications and digital organizing activities, including emails, social media, mass texting, and other tools/strategies in coordination with regional Communications Director and RI State Director
• Help grow support for and engagement in Working Families Power’s issue and electoral priorities
• Build and sustain relationships with individual activists, members, and leaders
• Manage contact lists and maintain up-to-date records and engagement data
• Support recruitment of candidates for offices across Rhode Island
• Build and lead programs to train candidates, campaign volunteers, and campaign staff in electoral work
• Assist endorsed candidates in forming and executing strong campaign plans, including identifying needs for training, tools, and capacity building
• Lead member engagement in electoral campaigns, including forming and training an activist leader team focused on canvassing and volunteer engagement in campaigns
• Contribute to and help shape RI WFP’s state power strategy in coordination with State Director, State Committee, and movement partners
• Organize opportunities for members to take leadership in movement-building work
• Develop and facilitate meetings, teach-ins, and training opportunities for WFP activists
• Plan action opportunities, including in-person events, phone/text banks, and canvasses that can grow WFP membership through supporting candidates or priority issues
• Build relationships with coalitions and partner organizations that align with WFP or Working Families Power goals
• Support WFP membership engagement in candidate endorsement processes and member representation on the State Committee
• Raise funds to drive RIWFP’s work
• Organize and staff occasional events, such as house parties, in coordination with fundraising activities led by the State Director
• Set and meet annual dues and member recruitment goals
• Other duties as assigned by the State Director

Political Organizer

Controller

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting systems
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and all regulatory and audit requirements
• Maintain accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Prepare and review financial statements, reports, and supporting schedules
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to support strategic decision-making
• Develop and maintain balance sheet reconciliation processes and supporting schedules
• Perform cash flow management and forecasting
• Responsible for all intercompany transactions, from payments and reconciliations through to audit schedule preparation
• In concert with the Chief Financial Officer, develop team goals and assist direct reports in setting work objectives
• Supervise accounting staff, including staff accountants, and bookkeeping functions
• Provide coaching, guidance, and performance oversight
• Step in to support operational tasks when staffing gaps arise
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration
• Partner with senior leadership on financial strategy and organizational growth
• Act as a financial advisor to internal stakeholders, including board-level engagement when applicable
• Identify process improvements and lead special finance projects
• Maintain strong cross-functional communication across departments
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and financial policies
• Lead all audit processes and serve as primary liaison with external auditors
• Prepare and manage all required tax filings (e.g., Form 990, 5500) and supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations
• Oversee annual audit requirements for 401k plans
• Manage banking relationships, including oversight of accounts with financial institutions
• Assist CFO with the redesign and management of the annual budgeting process in collaboration with program and leadership teams
• Support forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling
• Provide strategic recommendations to improve financial performance
• Support the work of the Revenue Manager by reviewing and updating key processes and serving as a mentor and guide.

Community Manager

• Work with team on strategic goals and in support of NJWFA and NJWFP initiatives and candidates in New Jersey
• Build digital and grassroots support for NJWFP electoral programs
• Create compelling digital campaigns that tell the story of NJWFA and NJWFP progressive, bold campaigns, vision and leaders with support and oversight from the Director of Democracy Organizing
• Produce creative content for NJWFA and NJWFP social networking sites
• Assist in the execution of rapid response social media
• Assist with building the We the People Civic Engagement table through digital and organizing
• Organize bi-monthly regional coalition meetings with groups in North, Central and South Jersey
• Recruit and support members to lead local activist and volunteer community in coordination with Organizing and Technology staff leads
• Supports identifying and building alliances with other organizations
• Evaluates changing conditions and modifies plans accordingly

Community and Digital Organizer

Director

• The MA Organizing Director will lead the growth of our grassroots base and organizing operation in Massachusetts in support of our electoral goals.
• Develop strong local teams that can repeatedly win and defend seats.
• Enable volunteers to drive substantial aspects of Working Families Party and Working Families Power work through intentional recruitment, training, and distributed leadership.
• Build a base of voters who identify with WFP and support our candidates.
• Grow our multiracial working class membership base.
• Deepen members’ involvement with Working Families Party and Working Families Power.
• Assembling and supporting long-term local and statewide volunteer teams, including leadership identification, recruitment, and active coaching and oversight.
• Engage coalitions of leaders and partner organizations in working class cities to build effective structure, make decisions, and set strategy and tactics for elections and issue campaigns.