Political Organizer – Temporary

Working Families Party

Political Organizer for Working Families Party organizing grassroots campaigns and developing membership in Rhode Island. Requires significant local travel and in-person work, especially during campaigns.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRhode Island • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $63,100 - $83,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 4 years of relevant professional experience
Demonstrated track record of commitment to social, economic, and racial justice
Familiarity with and record of competence in electoral campaigns
Clear understanding of the principles, strategies, tools, and tactics of community organizing
Demonstrated ability to engage activists around a cause
Ability to communicate compellingly about WFP’s work and inspire others to action
Drive and tenacity to advance our mission, values, and statewide goals
Ability to work independently
Ability to clearly communicate and collaborate with colleagues and partners
Willingness for regular in-state travel
Experience managing electoral campaigns (Preferred)
Fluency in Spanish (Preferred)
Driver’s license and reliable personal transportation (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Program DevelopmentTraining Program ExecutionDigital OrganizingEvent PlanningCandidate Recruitment

Soft Skills

CollaborationTenacityIndependenceInspiration

Certifications

Driver's License