Organizer—Charlotte/Mecklenburg

Job Title

Status

Full-time, non-exempt

Reports to

Organizing Director

Location

Hybrid Remote (Charlotte/Mecklenburg area)

Direct Reports

No

The Opportunity - About Equality North Carolina

We envision a thriving, liberated North Carolina with a powerful LGBTQ+ community united in service of racial and social justice. Our mission is to build LGBTQ+ power through advocacy, education, and uplifting the stories of queer and trans North Carolinians in pursuit of racial and social justice. Join a team that is passionately committed to advancing the collective lived equality for our most vulnerable populations and communities. Equality NC recognizes that historical and systemic inequity, especially institutional racism, is the root cause of problems we aim to solve. We acknowledge that it is impossible for us to fulfill our mission without creating an equitable and inclusive environment for our staff, partners, and people we serve.

Position Overview

The ENC Organizer recruits, trains, and mobilizes volunteers as needed to carry out grassroots organizing plans. This includes phone banks, canvassing, rallies, teach-ins, petition drives, and other forms of grassroots action, including the formation of local core activist groups and volunteer leadership programs. Anticipated start date of June 2, 2025.

Responsibilities

Engage and grow our base of supporters, and build power for the LGBTQ+ movement
Engage local progressive organizations and community leaders
Build sustainable, community-organizing volunteer teams
Oversee the development and coordination of a regional ENC Chapter, this includes facilitating regular chapter meetings, recruiting new members, and retaining current members.
Complete timely data entry and management. Maintain and utilize the VAN (Voter Action Network) to track events and volunteers
Contribute content for newsletters, web, stories, and media as needed
Provide preparatory assistance for meetings and special events as they pertain to public affairs
In partnership with Organizing Director, coordinate outreach activities including speaking engagements, and representation at meetings and events
Keep informed of all aspects of political and legislative issues as they pertain to LGBTQ+ rights
In partnership with Organizing Director, help develop and recruit ENC volunteer trainings

Qualifications/Experience

Need to have:

Live or are willing to move to the region where you are applying to work
Ability to travel within North Carolina as-needed
Experience leading direct voter contact activities, including canvasses, phone banks, or relational organizing events
Comfortable with using technology including SMS, social media platforms, and voter databases
Ability to use personal stories to explain why you organize and move others into action
Strong commitment to meeting deadlines and showing progress towards goals—this includes being committed to being well-organized and strong time management skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with people from different backgrounds
Flexible, adaptable, and solutions-oriented
Self-starter who could work independently and be a great team player
Must have access to a vehicle and a cell phone

Nice to have:

1-2 years as a volunteer or staff doing field, legislative, or campaign organizing
Working knowledge of North Carolina politics and advocacy, particularly in assigned region
Working knowledge of VAN, Google Sheets,or another tool for data management
1-2 years of remote work experience
Strong ties to the assigned region in North Carolina

Work Environment

Thrive in an intense, do-it-yourself, start-up environment. Ability to work well remotely, within a cross-functional team environment and with diverse communities.

Compensation and Benefits

This is an entry level role and provides a non-exempt starting salary of $48K per year.

Equality NC pays 80% of employee Health and 100% dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance
15 days of PTO with an increase at year one and again at year three; 16 paid holidays annually; end of year office closure
3% Matching 403(b) after three months of employment

How to Apply

Equality NC is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive work environment and to building a team that reflects the rich diversity of our community. BIPOC LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions, and identities are encouraged to apply.

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter to hr@equalitync.org. Your cover letter should express your specific interest in and qualifications for this role. Due to the volume of applications we will be unable to respond to all inquiries.