This is the most exciting and important political project in the US. It goes against the grain of conventional politics in what is a media-dominated, money-drenched era. This is about not being cynical.
The Working Families Party was formed by 25 labor unions and thousands of individuals who believe that New York State should belong to all the people-not just the wealthy and well-connected. The WFP is an independent, multi-racial progressive political alliance working through elections and legislative campaigns to advance the work of trade unions and community organizations.
The Working Families Party runs grassroots campaigns to elect progressive candidates and fights for living-wage jobs, better schools and campaign finance reform. The Working Families Party combines a practical electoral strategy with an unapologetic focus on issues of economic justice, democratic political reform, environmental and community protection, and investment in education and children. This organization consists of hardworking, dedicated people who think we can and must do much more to make New York a decent and humane place to live and work.
The Working Families Party is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Field Representative
Responsibilities:
- Educate and mobilize voters around legislative and electoral campaigns.
- Build the name recognition and voter base of the WFP.
- Identify and recruit new volunteers.
- Build WFP’s small donor and membership base.
- Help plan and execute GOTV efforts around the country.
- Strong communications skills
- Some college preferred
- Fierce commitment to economic justice
- Full paid training provided
- $20 - $25K starting pay
- Full health benefits with no premium.
- Paid Sick / Personal Days
- Advancement Opportunities
To apply: email your resume to Mike Boland at jobs@votewfp.org, addressed to Mike Boland or Peter Kim.
Requirements:
Compensation:
Political Organizer
Positions available around the state!
The Working Families Party is hiring full-time organizers to help build political power for our members, especially in working-class and of-color communities. Organizing experience is preferred but not required. Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged. Organizers build local Working Families Party chapters by recruiting, training and mobilizing volunteer membership to win campaigns; develop volunteer leadership; deepen the involvement of our institutional allies; and plan and organize political campaigns.
Job responsibilities include:
- Recruiting new members and building an active volunteer base through personal visits, phone banks and house parties.
- Working with community groups and labor unions to deepen their involvement in Working Families Party campaigns.
- Coordinating door-knocking drives, mailings, phone banks and fundraisers on behalf of Working Families Party candidates and issue campaigns.
- Planning and implementing campaign strategies with chapter leadership.
- Maintaining administrative systems and records on organizing and campaign activities.
- Reporting regularly to the lead organizer.
Salary/benefits: Dependent upon experience. Health benefits are provided.
Location: Positions are available across New York State.
Qualifications: Applicants especially need an ability to recruit and motivate diverse groups of people; a demonstrated commitment to economic and social justice; accountability to goals; a willingness to learn new skills and ideas; a willingness to be self-motivated and self-critical; and a willingness to work hard.
To apply email a cover letter and resume to Emma Wolfe.
Organizing Intern (summer only)
The WFP is now seeking paid interns. WFP interns will work closely with a lead organizer and the leadership of the chapter. Possible tasks include the following:
Working on electoral campaigns, including strategic planning, fundraising, media relations, and Get Out The Vote efforts.
Planning and implementing rallies and direct actions around specific issue campaigns.
Supporting the local membership recruitment and development efforts, including canvasses, mail and phone banks, house parties, and tabling at events.
Qualifications: A dedication to social and economic justice; a commitment to building a progressive political party; excellent written and oralcommunications skills; and a willingness to work really hard. Previous organizing experience (on campus or elsewhere) is a plus.
To apply email a cover letter and resume to Saba Debesu.
Dates: June-August, with the opportunity for extension.
Hours: Full-time.
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