Senior Organizer, Minnesota

We are seeking a proactive and collaborative Senior Organizer to join the Common Cause team in Minnesota. This role is critical in growing and diversifying our base of supporters, building partnerships, and driving civic engagement across the state. The Senior Organizer will also play a key role in coordinating grassroots actions, supporting policy advocacy efforts, and coordinating volunteers.

This is a full-time role reporting to the State Director and based in Minnesota with an expectation to travel around the state at least 2 days per week, with a maximum of 5 days a calendar week during the legislative session, and peak summer engagement season. We hope our new Senior Organizer will start in January.

Responsibilities

Grow, diversify, and engage supporters

· Draft plans for and implement engaging, nonpartisan education and outreach activities to expand awareness of our work and build people power in Minnesota

· Present on behalf of Common Cause at coalition meetings and other events

· Support the planning and facilitation of coalition meetings and events

· Proactively build and maintain relationships with community partners and members, including recruiting and engaging with volunteers to build a core team of volunteer-leaders

· Collaborate with coalition partners to coordinate grassroots actions and advance campaigns

· Draft compelling communications for state-level campaigns in collaboration with teammates

· Coordinate communications on social media, websites, and email to ensure messaging aligns with our brand and values

· Assist in media relations efforts, including contributing to press materials and supporting media outreach strategies

· Engage members through digital communications (email, social media, etc.)

· Collaborate with other state staff to coordinate and manage projects and tasks within the election protection program

· Recruit, train, coordinate and mentor interns and volunteers to support our work

Support our research, policy and advocacy work

· Support research and advocacy efforts on democracy issues, such as voting rights, ethics, and money in politics

· Monitor legislative developments and identify trends and opportunities on our core issues at the state, county, and municipal levels

· Track bills relevant to our issue areas during legislative session

· Draft and coordinate resources to support public comment and testimony on key legislation

· Execute advocacy and lobbying strategies

Support fundraising and advisory board management

·Support the Executive Director and other staff in fundraising efforts, including donor cultivation, grant support, and reporting for foundations and major donors

·Assist with administrative tasks for the state advisory board, including meeting coordination, logistics, and preparation of materials

Administrative and other duties

·Complete administrative tasks as needed

· Perform other duties as assigned

• A strong commitment to Common Cause’s nonpartisan mission and to advancing civil rights through our pro-democracy agenda 
• A commitment to equity in the goals of your work and in how you work with others  
• Openness to feedback and awareness of your own strengths and areas for growth  
• Ability to build relationships and credibility with multiple stakeholders with diverse interests, and a track record of working collaboratively with others    
• Interest in public advocacy campaigns and mobilization efforts  
• Interest in democracy issues, including voting rights, redistricting, campaign finance reform, disinformation, ethics, etc., with a demonstrated interest in the unique aspects of Minnesota’s political dynamic 
• Ability to meet deadlines for multiple projects at once, with attention to detail, and a resourceful approach to solving problems  
• Strong written and oral communication skills  
• Familiarity with office productivity tools including Microsoft Office, Slack, and Zoom 

• Willing to have a social media presence on behalf of Common Cause, including being tagged on posts and creating content on behalf of the organization (as needed, Common Cause may provide accounts for staff members to use)  
• Ability to travel 1-2 times per year for team and/or all staff retreats 
• Ability to work in-person in the state office or at the capitol building at least 2 days per week, with a maximum of 5 days a calendar week during the legislative session, and peak summer engagement season. 
• Per our nonpartisan policy, Common Cause staff members may not currently be in elected office (or running for office); on the Steering Committee or Finance Committee for any political candidate; or affiliated with the leadership of a political party 

• This position is included in a union-represented collective bargaining unit and specific employment terms and conditions are subject to collective bargaining negotiations 
• Common Cause is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time; please note that if hired, you will be asked to produce documentation for authorization to work in the US 

Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of any race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, income class, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status, as well as applicants who have been previously incarcerated. 

Common Cause (501(c)(4)) and Common Cause Education Fund (501(c)(3)) are nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots affiliate organizations dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create an open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process.   

Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Washington, DC, Common Cause has members and supporters living in every congressional district in the United States, and offices in 23 states around the country.