With over 40,000 members, Washington CAN! is the state’s largest grassroots community organization. Together we work to achieve racial, gender, social, and economic justice in Washington State and our nation. We are building a movement of people whose collective action ensures that all communities are healthy, prosperous, and have an equal voice in determining their future.

For far too long, every layer of government has largely ignored people of color, low-income people, and young people. To win on the issues that matter most, we believe it is imperative that we build political power in communities of color and low-income communities. We must mobilize voters of color, low-income voters, young voters, and so-called “unlikely voters” to turn out by using in-depth organizing methods that build long-term power and authentic relationships with people out in communities as opposed to the typical, transactional election organizing. If we organize well, we will win on issues like raising the minimum wage, universal health care for all, and ending mass incarceration.

Job Description:
The purpose of this position is to address economic inequality, institutional racism, and persistently low wages in Federal Way, as well as to engage voters of color to build political power for communities of color that extends past the election in November. The Federal Way Civic Engagement Organizer will recruit, train, and develop a diverse team of low-income residents and community leaders to mobilize voters to win on the issues that matter most in the upcoming election. The organizer motivates and empowers people to be effective advocates for justice in their communities.

Primary responsibilities of this job include recruiting low-income residents through door-to-door outreach, coordinating focus groups, convening community leaders to identify the most effective messaging, engaging voters of color, and mobilizing communities to vote in the upcoming election. The Federal Way Civic Engagement Organizer will also work in coalition with community, labor, faith, and immigrant organizations and small businesses that share our vision of an economy that works for all.

Qualifications:
Demonstrated commitment to fighting for racial, gender, and economic justice.
Experience in community or labor organizing.
Ability to develop and implement goals based on critical thinking about grassroots organizing strategy and tactics.
Ability to work as part of a team, commitment to pitching in to help others.
Experience working in an environment where diversity based on race, nationality, gender, age, sexual orientation and physical ability is an important value.
A valid driver’s license and access to a car.
Ability to speak a second language preferred. Desired languages include Spanish, Korean, Russian, Ukranian, and Vietnamese.
Self-motivated, resourceful, and creative.
Effective oral and written communicator, values and fosters open communication, uses and understands the importance of active listening skills.
Values self-improvement, able to accept praise and critical feedback and seeks evaluation.
Experience with and commitment to working on racial justice issues and / or working in communities of color.
Strong personal time management skills and the ability to work under pressure.
The Living Wage and Civic Engagement Organizer position is full-time with a competitive salary, health and dental coverage after 90 days, 401(k) pension plan, and paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave. Evenings and weekends will be required. Organizers will be part of a community organizing team that works in unison to support local, state, and national campaigns on a range of issues.

Washington CAN! is an aggressive affirmative action employer. People of color, women, immigrants, people with disabilities, LGBTQ people, and people with low-income backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply:
Send your resume, cover letter, and three references to: humanresources@washingtoncan.org