Hillsborough County Organizer

Orange County Organizer

Location:Hillsborough County, Florida

Employment Type: Regular, Full-time

Reports To: County Lead Organizer

Salary Band: $52,000- $65,000

Organization Overview:

Florida Rising is an independent political organization bringing together Black and Brown communities to seize power and govern to advance social, economic, and racial justice across Florida.

Job Description:

Florida Rising is seeking an experienced Organizer who wants to build and strengthen the base in marginalized communities in Counties across Florida. The Organizer is responsible for implementing plans to engage constituents in Florida Rising activities, events, trainings, and capacity building. The County Organizer will be responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of base building programs and community campaigns. The incumbent will assist in implementing the Florida Rising organizing model centered on the development of grassroots leaders. This position reports to the Regional Lead Organizer.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Organize and facilitate forums to recruit Florida Rising leaders, activists, members and volunteers.
• Organize and facilitate political education events and trainings.
• Build a base of grassroots leaders in support of Florida Rising campaigns.
• Identify leaders and move them to community actions, and support their development.
• Participate in meetings/calls/forums on behalf of Florida Rising.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Applicant must share a commitment to the organization's mission.
• Self-motivated, ability to take initiative and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently, yet collaboratively, according to goals of the organization.
• Ability to interact with and understanding of persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to problem solve with other regional organizers to ensure effective organizing teams
• Ability to work well as part of a team and contribute to our diverse, community-based organization.

Salary commensurate with experience. Generous benefits package including health insurance, vacation and sabbatical for full-time employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $65,000.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Did anyone from FL Rising encourage you to apply? If so, who?
• Do you have a personal or professional relationship with an Florida Rising employee that may provide a reference?
• Are you bilingual? If so what other languages do you speak fluently?

Ability to Relocate:

• Tampa, FL 33604: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tampa, FL 33604