Temporary Field Organizer - Wisconsin

We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ+ people, to join our team.

HRC, in collaboration with our state equality partners, works to defend and advance pro-LGBTQ policies at all levels of government, holds elected officials accountable for their votes and actions, and elects pro-equality champions to office.

Position Summary:

HRC is hiring temporary field organizers to work during the 2022 election season through Friday, November 11. The Temporary Field Organizers will report to HRC campaign leadership and will activate HRC members and supporters in prioritized states and legislative districts across the country in the state to win elections for our endorsed candidates. The Temporary Field Organizer is a temporary, full-time position ending November 11, 2022.

Position Responsibilities:

Mobilize HRC Members, Supporters and Allies:

• Mobilize HRC members, supporters and allies to engage in election work for HRC endorsed candidates.
• Recruit, train and direct HRC members, supporters and allies to contact voters, participate in volunteer opportunities and events, and participate in campaign events. This work may include making phone calls, leading in person phone banks, creative volunteer recruitment, and joining HRC or allied organization meetings.

Engage Local HRC Volunteer Leadership:

• Work with HRC staff to ensure that HRC volunteer leaders are informed about and maximally engaged in volunteer opportunities.

Manage Recurring Phone Banks:

• Plan, recruit for, and manage regular recurring volunteer phone banks to recruit volunteers, identify pro-equality voters, and activate voters to the polls.

Engage Coalition Partners:

• Ensure that like-minded partner organizations' staff and volunteers are informed about and engaged in volunteer opportunities.

Reporting:

• Participate in regular HRC campaign calls and meetings, as directed. Prepare regular reports to track contacts and volunteer activities. Provide detailed information in VAN and assure all volunteers do as well.

Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

• Strong volunteer recruitment and organizing skills, demonstrated through at least one cycle of volunteer or paid organizing experience in an issue campaign or an election campaign.
• Comfort with managing by metrics and a familiarity with organizing data. Experience with VAN a strong plus.
• Demonstrated ability and passion for building relationships with key local supporters and influencers in the LGBTQ community and/or the broader progressive movement.
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Google Apps (Gmail, Google Docs and Drive).
• Commitment to LGBTQ+ equality.
• Must be willing to work campaign hours, including heavy evenings and weekends.

All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.

Tier Description:

The HRC Staff Tier Structure is available on the HRC Staff Intranet.