Right to the City

National Organizer of Electoral Strategy

Remote – Location is Negotiable
(concentrations of staff in the following areas: Philly, Atlanta, Boston, Brooklyn (physical office), and the SF Bay Area)

 

About The Right To The City Alliance (RTTC)
Right to the City Alliance (RTTC) emerged in 2007 with a strong and powerful vision to 1) halt the displacement of low-income people, Black, Indigenous, and people of color, LGBTQ communities, and youth of color, and 2) protect and expand affordable housing in tandem with a broader movement to build democratic and just healthy communities for the 21st century. Since its inception, RTTC has grown to encompass over 90 community-based racial, economic, gender, and environmental justice organizations in 26 states and 45 cities. Representing true grassroots power and leadership of the most impacted, RTTC’s member organizations weave together local on-the-ground organizing, policy, and advocacy campaigns to build a robust and unstoppable national movement for inclusive, healthy housing and community development.

Position Summary
The National Organizer of Electoral Strategy plays a critical role in advancing the electoral campaigns and political strategy of RTTC-A. This position is responsible for recruiting and supporting member organizations, managing grant programs, ensuring compliance with electoral regulations, and leading GOTV efforts. They oversee electoral interventions, provide training and resources, and develop strategic initiatives to strengthen organizational infrastructure.

Additionally, the National Organizer facilitates meetings, supports communications, and collaborates with leadership to implement electoral strategies across the alliance. This role requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills to drive impactful political engagement and advocacy efforts.

This position will be supervised by the Right To The City Associate Director of Electoral Engagement and employed by Right to the City Action and will not be sponsored by Right to the City.

Job Responsibilities
Member Organizing and Development

• Engage directly with member organizations through one-on-one meetings, surveys, and ongoing tracking of their campaigns and organizational development.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive campaign map to provide insights into RTTC-A membership and electoral activities.
• Design training materials and resources to support member organizations in electoral campaigns, integrated voter campaigns, and compliance adherence.

Political Strategy

• Support the electoral strategy team by facilitating meetings and developing agendas that advance the goals of the 501(c)(4).
• Spearhead member engagement efforts by organizing regular one-on-one discussions and coordinating strategy sessions focused on electoral interventions.
• Assist the Associate Director in implementing electoral intervention tactics across the alliance to enhance membership alignment and participation.

Campaigns and External Engagement

• Lead yearly Get Out to Vote programs that includes recruiting and training RTTC-A members to deploy to different state and elections to support turnout.
• Support the Associate Director in developing electoral campaigns that supplement the national organization's strategic objective and policy priorities.
• Support the communications department 501(c)(4) communication, including social media management, website content updates, and email campaign material creation.
• Recruit members to participate in our endorsement process and candidate engagement

Resource Strategy

• Identify and recruit member organizations to participate in funding and grant programs.
• Review grant and funding applications, offering recommendations to support resource allocation decisions.
• Assist in shaping funding priorities for the 501(c)(4) to align with strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with leadership to craft and refine the overarching narrative and vision of the 501(c)(4).

Compliance and Infrastructure

• Plan and host annual training sessions for staff on 501(c)(4) program compliance requirements.
• Manage relationships with compliance consultants and external advisors supporting member organizations.
• Provide guidance to member organizations on compliance-related issues, including campaign regulations and 501(c)(4) development.

Qualities We Are Looking For:

• GOTV & Electoral Campaigns: 5+ years of experience and development running GOTV and electoral campaigns
• Training and Leadership Development. Prefer 2+ years of team leadership and training development experience
• Bold Vision. You bring fierce imagination and deep commitment that we can and will create the world our communities need. You can share that vision in ways that inspire and compel
• Swiss Army Knife. You are resourceful and creative, willing to do what it takes to make a project succeed. You can handle a lot in a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment
• In(ter)dependent. Experience working independently, self-managing your time, while maintaining close communication with remote teams. You are flexible and know that changing the world doesn't always happen between 9 am and 5 pm
• Low ego, high impact leadership. You are disciplined, rigorous, and more group-centered than self-centered. You have excellent attention to detail and keep your eyes on the big picture

Required Qualifications

• 4 - 7 years of base building and organizing experience working on local, statewide, federal, and/or electoral campaigns
• At least 2 years of experience in developing and executing Get Out the Vote (GOTV) volunteer field programs, candidate endorsements and engagement, and/or integrated voter engagement programs.
• Excellent writing and editing skills for media, policy, and popular audiences
• Drivers license and auto insurance

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to write and speak a second language, preferably Spanish
• Familiarity with CRM systems and Database management (Every Action)
• 1+ years experience in grant development, administration, and management
• 1+ year experience with 501C3 and 501C4 compliance and legal protocols including but not limited to experience with cost-sharing documents, staff salary allocation between the two organizations, and tracking the primary and secondary purposes of each organization.
• 1+ years experience in creating training materials and training organizational staff.

General Requirements

• Support the mission, vision, and goals of the Right To The City Alliance
• Experience and familiarity with housing justice, gentrification, displacement, and anti-eviction work and/or grassroots base-building organizations and transformative organizing
• Experience in multi-racial, multicultural settings
• Knowledge of common computer applications: MS Office, Google Docs, Adobe Acrobat, Dropbox, Mac environment, and Zoom video teleconferencing systems
• Access to reliable internet, phone, and remote office arrangements. RTTC provides for the costs of home offices.

Location and Travel:
The location is negotiable. RTTC has concentrations of staff in the following areas: Philly, Atlanta, Boston, Brooklyn (physical office), and the SF Bay Area. Travel is required; frequency and duration of travel are negotiable. On average, this position will be expected to travel [1-2 times per month for a total of 5-10 days per month, year round].

Salary and Benefits
This is a full non-exempt position. The salary range starts at $101,200. Compensation commensurate with experience and competitive with our sector. RTTC offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package including 100% medical, dental, and life insurance, an employee-matched 401k retirement plan, wellness benefits, staff development resources, and ample sick and vacation paid time off.

How To Apply
Interested candidates should submit a résumé, cover letter, and writing sample or work sample through our hiring portal at: https://righttothecityalliance.rippling-ats.com/job/901866/national-organizer-for-electoral-engagement. References will be asked for candidates who advance in the process. Applicants for this position will be required to submit a background check. Candidates will only be contacted if our hiring team chooses to pursue an interview.

Right To The City Alliance is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants from communities heavily impacted by gentrification, displacement, and housing insecurity are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.