Contract Organizer

Opportunity: Contract Organizer, Electoral Campaign 

Location: Triangle area, including Raleigh, Durham, and South Wake County  

Contract Period: September 16th -November 8th, 2024 

Deadline Date: Application open until position is filled 

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of North Carolina seeks three (3) Contract Organizers to support and help implement the organization’s 2024 electoral goals. Work will be based in Durham, NC, Raleigh, NC, and southern Wake County. The duration of this contract position is through November 8, 2024. 

ABOUT THE ACLU OF NORTH CAROLINA  

Founded in 1965, the ACLU of North Carolina (ACLU-NC) is an affiliate of the National ACLU. For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s achieving full equality for LGBTQ+ people, working to transform our broken and racist criminal legal system, defending freedom of speech, religion, and the right to protest, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach.  

 The ACLU-NC is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Recognizing that strict minimum requirements tend to disproportionately discourage women and people of color from applying for jobs for which they would otherwise be competitive, we encourage all qualified individuals to apply -- especially people of color; women; people from low-income backgrounds; people with disabilities; people who identify as LGBTQIA+; and people who are formerly incarcerated or otherwise directly impacted by the criminal legal system. 

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

Under the direction and supervision of the ACLU of North Carolina Director of Organizing, the Contract Organizer will be responsible for leading volunteers in electoral tactics for the 2024 upcoming elections. The purpose of this position is to educate and mobilize voters and to provide general voter information to amplify civil rights, particularly around reproductive justice. This position is non-partisan and will not advertise, support, or oppose any particular candidate or party.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Lead weekend, volunteer canvasses including launch and debrief 
• Lead in-person and virtual phone banks and peer-to-peer text banks including training and being a resource for volunteers and troubleshooting; identifying locations; setting up phone bank and text bank opportunities. 
• Contact voters throughout the week through canvassing, texting, and phone banking 
• Participate in and lead tabling efforts at community events including set up, take down, and talking to event attendees about the ACLU of North Carolina 
• Use technology including VAN, MiniVAN, EveryAction, and Scale to Win to connect with voters, input data, and organize volunteers 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Unwavering commitment to the mission and goals of the ACLU, including a demonstrated commitment to racial justice and civil rights issues. 
• Experience participating and leading election activities including phone banking, door-to-door canvassing, text banking and tabling 
• Experience recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers 
• An interest in electoral/voter access, and general understanding of elections. 
• Commitment to meeting a high bar and a history of getting things done even in the face of obstacles  
• A history of working collaboratively and successfully with people from diverse backgrounds 
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including weekends and evenings 
• Willingness to work across the Triangle Area of North Carolina, including Raleigh, Durham, and southern Wake County 
• A phone with access to the Internet Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (will need to drive around the community to get to canvassing locations).  
• Experience using election technology including VAN and MiniVAN. 

POSITION DETAILS: 

• This is a contract position, averaging 10 hours per week. 
• Compensation will be $3,000 for the contracted term, to include transportation and cell phone usage, payable in two installments (50% at the execution of the contract, and 50% upon contract completion)  

TO APPLY:  

Applications should include a resume, a list of three professional references, and a cover letter explaining your interest in this contracted position. Be sure to outline your experience and skillset, and how you will be successful in this role.  

Applications may be submitted via this link (Contract Organizer - American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina - Career Page (applytojob.com)) and should include all materials outlined above. Please note that we will only be able to follow up with those candidates under consideration. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis beginning August 19th, 2024, until the position is filled.