1,588 Organizer jobs in the United States

ABOUT US:

At the forefront of building the nation’s labor movement, 32BJ SEIU is changing the narrative around important social and economic issues facing working families. Founded in 1934, 32BJ is the largest union of property service workers in the nation. We have a powerful and important mission: To build and grow a diverse, effective, politically independent and democratic organization of workers to change our lives for the better, improve our communities, and build a more just society for present and future generations.

With a commitment to building power for low-wage workers, 32BJ is engaged in winning strong contracts for members, organizing workers, supporting progressive candidates for elected office and moving a broad policy agenda, such as immigrant justice, organizing rights, affordable housing, increasing minimum wages, and expanding access to health care.

The union has approximately 450 staff in sixteen offices from Boston to Miami. 32BJ SEIU represents over 185,000 property service workers including janitors, security officers, airport workers, and food service employees in 11 states and Washington, D.C. 32BJ is an affiliate of SEIU, the Service Employees International Union, which has 2 million members dedicated to raising industry standards and making life better for all working families and communities.

32BJ SEIU’s headquarters are in New York City.

We seek Organizers to engage with workers and run impactful campaigns. As a 32BJ Organizer, you will be part of a team of staff and members who support workers in their fight to form a union in their workplace. Organizers report to an Organizing Team Leader or Lead Organizer.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducting broad and intensive outreach efforts to non-union workers.
• Building one-on-one relationships with workers and establishing trust.
• Conduct worksite and home visits to workers.
• Identifying and developing leaders to guide and lead their campaign.
• Conducting individual and group meetings with workers to discuss and plan organizing campaigns.
• Motivating individual workers and groups of workers to take collective public action.
• Working to involve community allies in organizing campaigns.
• Engaging workers in broader union efforts to bring pressure to bear on the industry.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

The ideal candidate will bring previous experience in labor union organizing. A demonstrated commitment to social justice is required. While no one candidate will possess every quality outlined for this position, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional skills and personal attributes:

• Capacity to work independently and with a team.
• The ability to make and follow through on a work plan.
• Effective and persuasive communications skills.
• Basic writing and computer skills.
• Bilingual in one or more of the following languages is preferred: Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Arabic.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This position is full-time position.
• This position is largely computer/office based, with many in-person and Zoom meetings as well as events.
• This position requires traveling to worksites/events and participating in events, marches and demonstrations.
• This position may require hours outside normal business hours, including some nights, weekends and holidays.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The salary for this role is $ $65,550.82. 32BJ offers a generous benefits package that includes full employer-paid medical, dental and vision plan (for full-time employees and their qualified dependents) and retirement benefits, including a defined benefit pension plan and 401K. 32BJ offers paid time off including three weeks’ vacation, eleven holidays, twelve sick days and four personal days. The union currently offers a remote work policy of one remote day per week at the discretion of the manager.

32BJ is an inclusive and diverse organization, committed to advocating for social, racial and economic justice. We promote diversity and strongly encourage applications from people who believe in our mission. We strongly encourage women and people of color to apply.

For more information on 32BJ SEIU, visit For candidates without the required qualifications and experience, Local 32BJ offers the New Organizer Training Program; application here:

ABOUT US:

At the forefront of building the nation’s labor movement, 32BJ SEIU is changing the narrative around important social and economic issues facing working families. Founded in 1934, 32BJ is the largest union of property service workers in the nation. We have a powerful and important mission: To build and grow a diverse, effective, politically independent and democratic organization of workers to change our lives for the better, improve our communities, and build a more just society for present and future generations.

With a commitment to building power for low-wage workers, 32BJ is engaged in winning strong contracts for members, organizing workers, supporting progressive candidates for elected office and moving a broad policy agenda, such as immigrant justice, organizing rights, affordable housing, increasing minimum wages, and expanding access to health care.

The union has approximately 450 staff in sixteen offices from Boston to Miami. 32BJ SEIU represents over 185,000 property service workers including janitors, security officers, airport workers, and food service employees in 11 states and Washington, D.C. 32BJ is an affiliate of SEIU, the Service Employees International Union, which has 2 million members dedicated to raising industry standards and making life better for all working families and communities.

32BJ SEIU’s headquarters are in New York City.

We seek Organizers to engage with workers and run impactful campaigns. As a 32BJ Organizer, you will be part of a team of staff and members who support workers in their fight to form a union in their workplace. Organizers report to an Organizing Team Leader or Lead Organizer.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducting broad and intensive outreach efforts to non-union workers.
• Building one-on-one relationships with workers and establishing trust.
• Conduct worksite and home visits to workers.
• Identifying and developing leaders to guide and lead their campaign.
• Conducting individual and group meetings with workers to discuss and plan organizing campaigns.
• Motivating individual workers and groups of workers to take collective public action.
• Working to involve community allies in organizing campaigns.
• Engaging workers in broader union efforts to bring pressure to bear on the industry.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

The ideal candidate will bring previous experience in labor union organizing. A demonstrated commitment to social justice is required. While no one candidate will possess every quality outlined for this position, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional skills and personal attributes:

• Capacity to work independently and with a team.
• The ability to make and follow through on a work plan.
• Effective and persuasive communications skills.
• Basic writing and computer skills.
• Bilingual in one or more of the following languages is preferred: Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Arabic.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This position is full-time position.
• This position is largely computer/office based, with many in-person and Zoom meetings as well as events.
• This position requires traveling to worksites/events and participating in events, marches and demonstrations.
• This position may require hours outside normal business hours, including some nights, weekends and holidays.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The salary for this role is $ $65,550.82. 32BJ offers a generous benefits package that includes full employer-paid medical, dental and vision plan (for full-time employees and their qualified dependents) and retirement benefits, including a defined benefit pension plan and 401K. 32BJ offers paid time off including three weeks’ vacation, eleven holidays, twelve sick days and four personal days. The union currently offers a remote work policy of one remote day per week at the discretion of the manager.

32BJ is an inclusive and diverse organization, committed to advocating for social, racial and economic justice. We promote diversity and strongly encourage applications from people who believe in our mission. We strongly encourage women and people of color to apply.

For more information on 32BJ SEIU, visit For candidates without the required qualifications and experience, Local 32BJ offers the New Organizer Training Program; application here:

ABOUT US:

At the forefront of building the nation’s labor movement, 32BJ SEIU is changing the narrative around important social and economic issues facing working families. Founded in 1934, 32BJ is the largest union of property service workers in the nation. We have a powerful and important mission: To build and grow a diverse, effective, politically independent and democratic organization of workers to change our lives for the better, improve our communities, and build a more just society for present and future generations.

With a commitment to building power for low-wage workers, 32BJ is engaged in winning strong contracts for members, organizing workers, supporting progressive candidates for elected office and moving a broad policy agenda, such as immigrant justice, organizing rights, affordable housing, increasing minimum wages, and expanding access to health care.

The union has approximately 450 staff in sixteen offices from Boston to Miami. 32BJ SEIU represents over 185,000 property service workers including janitors, security officers, airport workers, and food service employees in 11 states and Washington, D.C. 32BJ is an affiliate of SEIU, the Service Employees International Union, which has 2 million members dedicated to raising industry standards and making life better for all working families and communities.

32BJ SEIU’s headquarters are in New York City.

We seek Organizers to engage with workers and run impactful campaigns. As a 32BJ Organizer, you will be part of a team of staff and members who support workers in their fight to form a union in their workplace. Organizers report to an Organizing Team Leader or Lead Organizer.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducting broad and intensive outreach efforts to non-union workers.
• Building one-on-one relationships with workers and establishing trust.
• Conduct worksite and home visits to workers.
• Identifying and developing leaders to guide and lead their campaign.
• Conducting individual and group meetings with workers to discuss and plan organizing campaigns.
• Motivating individual workers and groups of workers to take collective public action.
• Working to involve community allies in organizing campaigns.
• Engaging workers in broader union efforts to bring pressure to bear on the industry.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

The ideal candidate will bring previous experience in labor union organizing. A demonstrated commitment to social justice is required. While no one candidate will possess every quality outlined for this position, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional skills and personal attributes:

• Capacity to work independently and with a team.
• The ability to make and follow through on a work plan.
• Effective and persuasive communications skills.
• Basic writing and computer skills.
• Bilingual in one or more of the following languages is preferred: Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Arabic.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This position is full-time position.
• This position is largely computer/office based, with many in-person and Zoom meetings as well as events.
• This position requires traveling to worksites/events and participating in events, marches and demonstrations.
• This position may require hours outside normal business hours, including some nights, weekends and holidays.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The salary for this role is $ $65,550.82. 32BJ offers a generous benefits package that includes full employer-paid medical, dental and vision plan (for full-time employees and their qualified dependents) and retirement benefits, including a defined benefit pension plan and 401K. 32BJ offers paid time off including three weeks’ vacation, eleven holidays, twelve sick days and four personal days. The union currently offers a remote work policy of one remote day per week at the discretion of the manager.

32BJ is an inclusive and diverse organization, committed to advocating for social, racial and economic justice. We promote diversity and strongly encourage applications from people who believe in our mission. We strongly encourage women and people of color to apply.

For more information on 32BJ SEIU, visit For candidates without the required qualifications and experience, Local 32BJ offers the New Organizer Training Program; application here:

The Opportunity

Essie Justice Group (Essie) is building grassroots power to dismantle the US incarceration system, the most egregious creator of racial and gender injustice of our time. We are a loving and powerful community of women with incarcerated loved ones. Our community includes cisgender women, transgender women, formerly incarcerated women, gender nonconforming (GNC) people, elders, and young people.

After ten years of building an active membership across California and beyond, Essie is deepening its base-building and leadership development strategies with the 1 in 4 women with incarcerated loved ones to propel bold decarceration agendas across the nation. We seek to transform the criminal legal system and create a Black feminist future rooted in care, equity, community safety, and liberation. Essie is waging ever more ambitious campaigns to divest from state-sponsored punitive control and invest in structures that support the self-determination, freedom, and dignity of Black women and gender nonconforming people. We are seeking a people-oriented, adaptable, and highly motivated Community Organizer to join us in building and implementing campaigns to upend systems of control and confinement.

Core Responsibilities

Member Recruitment and Retention: Recruit women with incarcerated loved ones to join our membership and use effective techniques in relational organizing to continuously engage and create a political home for our members.

• Recruit new members and steward participation of existing members in Essie programming and campaign tactics, including monitoring progress toward turnout goals.
• Track and proactively respond to trends in member retention.
• Plan and track member leadership development via committee participation.
• Get to know members' strengths, stories, passions, and interests in order to support them in assuming more leadership in relevant program/campaign related activities (e.g. committee leadership, spokesperson training, etc.).
• Actively problem-solve and support with logistics to reduce barriers to member participation.
• Work alongside members to facilitate member meetings and gatherings in an engaging and values-aligned way.

• Implement campaign tactics (direct actions, press conferences, rallies, meeting with electeds, etc.) in a way that is aligned with the overall campaign strategy.
• Engage members meaningfully in the planning for and execution of campaign tactics.
• Prep members to speak at public hearings, actions, or with electeds.
• Lead and train members in canvassing and door-knocking efforts to engage with the community around issues and grow our membership.
• Create member- and partner-facing written materials.
• Support in holding relationships with select partners.

• 2-4+ years experience in organizing (community-based, issue-based, electoral, and/or labor); previous experience in decarceration advocacy a strong plus.
• Commitment to supporting the leadership of women and gender nonconforming people with incarcerated loved ones and our families.
• Excellent time-management, organizational, and event-planning skills.
• Effective writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Track record as a collaborative team player who excels in managing multiple projects and is comfortable working in a fast-paced and non-traditional work environment.
• Adept with Mac operating systems, Google Suite, and MS Office Suite (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Commitment to the beliefs and values of Essie with a demonstrated passion for progressive politics, specifically in gender justice, race justice, and ending mass incarceration.

• Connecting with others is your superpower. You find tremendous joy in building relationships and supporting the leadership development of others.
• A determined, methodical executor. You are extremely organized and coordinate meetings and events with skill and grace, especially in a fast-paced, focused environment. You relish strong work plans and time management tools to support your and the project's success. You anticipate needs and take initiative to address them. "I persist despite obstacles" is one of your mottos.
• Discernment and honesty we can trust. You are a thoughtful team member who acts in alignment with your integrity and are unfailingly trustworthy.
• Committed to evolution. You are committed to continuously deepening and evolving your own understanding of systems of oppression through study, openness, and humility. And you easily recognize your own relationship to privilege and power, examining and shifting your behaviors as appropriate.
• Uplifting and additive. You see mistakes as opportunities for growth; problems as catalysts for solutions, and inspire others along the journey. You carry a positive approach, can-do attitude, a sense of humor, and authentic kindness wherever you go.

The Opportunity

Essie Justice Group (Essie) is building grassroots power to dismantle the US incarceration system, the most egregious creator of racial and gender injustice of our time. We are a loving and powerful community of women with incarcerated loved ones. Our community includes cisgender women, transgender women, formerly incarcerated women, gender nonconforming (GNC) people, elders, and young people.

After ten years of building an active membership across California and beyond, Essie is deepening its base-building and leadership development strategies with the 1 in 4 women with incarcerated loved ones to propel bold decarceration agendas across the nation. We seek to transform the criminal legal system and create a Black feminist future rooted in care, equity, community safety, and liberation. Essie is waging ever more ambitious campaigns to divest from state-sponsored punitive control and invest in structures that support the self-determination, freedom, and dignity of Black women and gender nonconforming people. We are seeking a people-oriented, adaptable, and highly motivated Community Organizer to join us in building and implementing campaigns to upend systems of control and confinement.

Core Responsibilities

Member Recruitment and Retention: Recruit women with incarcerated loved ones to join our membership and use effective techniques in relational organizing to continuously engage and create a political home for our members.

• Recruit new members and steward participation of existing members in Essie programming and campaign tactics, including monitoring progress toward turnout goals.
• Track and proactively respond to trends in member retention.
• Plan and track member leadership development via committee participation.
• Get to know members' strengths, stories, passions, and interests in order to support them in assuming more leadership in relevant program/campaign related activities (e.g. committee leadership, spokesperson training, etc.).
• Actively problem-solve and support with logistics to reduce barriers to member participation.
• Work alongside members to facilitate member meetings and gatherings in an engaging and values-aligned way.

• Implement campaign tactics (direct actions, press conferences, rallies, meeting with electeds, etc.) in a way that is aligned with the overall campaign strategy.
• Engage members meaningfully in the planning for and execution of campaign tactics.
• Prep members to speak at public hearings, actions, or with electeds.
• Lead and train members in canvassing and door-knocking efforts to engage with the community around issues and grow our membership.
• Create member- and partner-facing written materials.
• Support in holding relationships with select partners.

• 2-4+ years experience in organizing (community-based, issue-based, electoral, and/or labor); previous experience in decarceration advocacy a strong plus.
• Commitment to supporting the leadership of women and gender nonconforming people with incarcerated loved ones and our families.
• Excellent time-management, organizational, and event-planning skills.
• Effective writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Track record as a collaborative team player who excels in managing multiple projects and is comfortable working in a fast-paced and non-traditional work environment.
• Adept with Mac operating systems, Google Suite, and MS Office Suite (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Commitment to the beliefs and values of Essie with a demonstrated passion for progressive politics, specifically in gender justice, race justice, and ending mass incarceration.

• Connecting with others is your superpower. You find tremendous joy in building relationships and supporting the leadership development of others.
• A determined, methodical executor. You are extremely organized and coordinate meetings and events with skill and grace, especially in a fast-paced, focused environment. You relish strong work plans and time management tools to support your and the project's success. You anticipate needs and take initiative to address them. "I persist despite obstacles" is one of your mottos.
• Discernment and honesty we can trust. You are a thoughtful team member who acts in alignment with your integrity and are unfailingly trustworthy.
• Committed to evolution. You are committed to continuously deepening and evolving your own understanding of systems of oppression through study, openness, and humility. And you easily recognize your own relationship to privilege and power, examining and shifting your behaviors as appropriate.
• Uplifting and additive. You see mistakes as opportunities for growth; problems as catalysts for solutions, and inspire others along the journey. You carry a positive approach, can-do attitude, a sense of humor, and authentic kindness wherever you go.

Internal Organizer at Service Employees International Union 521 summary:

The Internal Organizer at SEIU Local 521 works to empower union members by recruiting, training, and developing stewards and officers, leading worksite campaigns, and assisting in contract negotiations. This role involves fostering communication, advocating for workers’ rights, and mobilizing members to participate in political and organizing efforts. The position requires strong organizational, communication, and strategic planning skills to support and build power within diverse public and private sector workplaces.

• Identify, recruit, train, develop stewards, officers, and
• Lead and assist in developing plans for worksite campaigns for specific issues including public budget issues, contract negotiations, safety, etc.
• Create or assist members in creating communication systems; write and edit leaflets, proposals, newsletters,
• Negotiate or assist in contract negotiations, from proposals through strike
• Monitor stewards and officers in their representational duties, including grievances and disciplinary Follow through where necessary.
• Meet timelines and procedures related to labor contracts, union bylaws, and
• Encourage participation in political and lobbying Help members hold elected officials accountable.
• Participate in and learn to lead residual organizing campaigns, and recruit
• Lead staff members or community-based committees; serve as a

• Willingness to travel frequently and/or for extended period of time within the local's jurisdiction, based on work assignments.
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours, often including nights and weekends.
• A strong commitment to social and economic justice and the commitment to organize the unorganized through the labor movement
• At least one year of experience as a full-time external organizer or equivalent community or rank and file member organizing experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Good listening skills are a necessity.
• Ability to create and execute detailed organizing plans.
• Ability to establish rapport with and organize workers across diverse ethnic, social, economic, and occupational groups.
• Good judgment and ability to discern priorities when faced with many important tasks.
• Ability to think strategically and respond to rapidly changing situations.
• Basic computer literacy and a willingness to use technology where needed.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously as part of a team.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Keywords:

union organizing, labor relations, worker advocacy, contract negotiation, campaign management, community organizing, worker training, grievance handling, public sector unions, labor movement

You’ll help bring We Are Artistic’s new school chapter program to life from the ground up, working side-by-side with our Chapter Lead to shape how chapters run, grow, and make an impact on your campus and beyond.

Are you an educational advocate who is passionate about increasing access, quality and equity in Contra Costa County public education? Are you passionate about building parent power to ensure that historically underserved students have access to a high-quality public education? Do you believe that the people closest to the problem of quality education should have a seat at the table when it comes to policy and decision making? If this sounds like you, we encourage you to read on and join us as the Family Organizer for a dynamic and growing coalition of public charter schools.

About 5Cs

The Contra Costa County Charter Coalition (5C) is an inclusive and growing coalition of high-quality charter schools throughout Contra Costa County (CCC), including Aspire Public Schools, Caliber Beta Academy, Leadership Public Schools, Making Waves Academy, Richmond College Prep, Summit Public Schools, and Voices College-Bound Academies that collectively serve nearly 6,000 students.

In 2023, charter school executive leaders in West County united to launch 5C, a new 501c3 organization that channels the inherent power of CCC charter school communities. Our families are united in a shared interest of high-quality public schools, and we believe in their potential to champion equitable access to high quality schools. The priorities of 5C are to support successful charter renewals and to increase the influence of the CCC charter school community and advocate on behalf of the students.

Together, we commit to these outcomes:

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• Developing a cross-school council of charter family leaders who advocate collectively for public education quality, equity and access

• Building influential relationships with key elected officials, community leaders and education decision makers

• Increasing voter education and registration among the families and staff of our school communities

• Amplifying a holistic narrative about public charter schools in CCC through information campaigns

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Core Responsibilities

This is a full-time position. 5C uses a hybrid model in our organization, meaning we have 3 on-site work days and 2 remote work days per week, in addition to in-person and virtual evening meetings.

As our Family Organizer you will support the 5C’s Executive Director to

drive family organizing, advocacy campaigns and power building within the 5C’s Coalition. Specifically, you will:

• Identify and recruit parent leaders from each member schools to join our Family Leadership Council (FLC) in collaboration with school site family engagement staff.

• Work with charter schools to build site-based family engagement and power, including supporting the establishment of a Parent Leadership Team (PLT) at each school site.

• Train and develop parent leaders to lead organizing campaigns and engage coalition members in 1-2 advocacy campaigns per year that increase quality, equity and access in CCC public education (including voter education, voter registration, and GOTV)

• Use 1:1 meetings to build relationships and identify parent/community leaders. Use a variety of outreach methods to recruit leaders and allies including school events, house visits, and house meetings.

• Develop the knowledge and understanding of family leaders in education data, the Contra Costa public education landscape, and the principles and practices of community organizing.

• Support individual charter school partners in their charter renewal

The essential daily functions of the Family Organizer include:

• Recruit, train and lead a core set of parent/community leaders to develop school-based parent-led organizing teams to empower parents, youth and teachers to act in the public arena to promote and defend their interests and values.

• Build the capacity of parents to understand the State and local educational landscape, key decision makers, and power of community, through a relational model of community organizing.

• Recruit, mobilize, and retain a network of parents and community stakeholders that build advocacy and engagement to transform our local communities.

• Complete 15 -20 one-on-one relational meetings every week with current and future parent leaders and other important stakeholders that build organizing capacity and engagement.

• Work closely with the 5C’s team to remain informed on the local education politics landscape and develop coordinated grasstops - grassroots strategies.

• Foster relationships and develop champions with community-based organizations, faith leaders, elected officials, civic and community leaders that lead to elevating parent organizing.

• Create and maintain outreach records, communication systems, databases, and project work plans.

• Perform other duties as required to support the work of the organization as a whole

Required Qualifications

• Belief in and experience with high quality charter schools and school choice

• Experience in charter school advocacy or other relevant grassroots organizing

• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders and communities

• Eagerness to learn and engage in community organizing

• Strong strategic thinking skills and an ability to analyze policies and institutions

• Understanding the Contra Costa County community context; ideally live in CCC or the East Bay

• Ability to write and speak clearly and persuasively, including speaking in small and large group settings

• Highly-organized project manager; able to manage multiple priorities

• A valid driver's license and reliable, insured vehicle (needed to fulfill job requirements)

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and spoken)

Personal Attributes

• Ability to interface and develop authentic relationships with charter school parents and leaders, elected officials, and community leaders

• Skilled storyteller and communicator (both verbal and written)

• Skilled facilitator including group decision-making

• Orientation to power building and belief in the inherent power of families

• Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to thrive in a fast-paced and achievement-oriented environment

• Willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic new coalition committed to a new future for urban education

Compensation

We offer a competitive salary, benefits and retirement package. Annual salary ranges from $50,000 - $70,000 and is dependent on candidate experience. The total compensation includes generous health benefits, a retirement plan and paid PTO. This position reports to the 5Cs Executive Director.

Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity

5C is an equal opportunity employer. You will be part of a team that values a diversity of cultures, perspectives, and lived experiences. We carefully consider every applicant who takes the time to apply. 5C strives to reflect the community it is proud to engage with and strongly encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to consider working at 5C. We seek talented and qualified individuals regardless of age, ancestry, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, military obligations, national origins, physical abilities, race, religion, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, and veteran status.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Maribel Gonzalez at

Sample “Week in the Life” of an Organizer

• Meet 1-1 with 8-10 of your parent leaders to strategize about the next steps in your campaign to expand educational options in the district

• Meet 1:1 with 4-5 potential new leaders in order to understand their self-interest and share the mission and vision of the FLC.

• Prepare and then support your team of 15-20 parent leaders as they hold their first meeting with the the district regarding plans to improve outcomes for low-income students

• Meet with FLC Communications and Stakeholder workgroups to plan a powerful presentation for a local school.

• Role-play your upcoming training on power and leadership for the organizing team and receive feedback from your colleagues

• Train a parent to chair a meeting with her local school board president, and coach her to think through the appropriate tone and level of challenge the group should bring to the board member about their issue

• Make calls to invite parents to attend an upcoming meeting and schedule 1-1 visits with them for the next week

• Meet with your supervisor to evaluate your previous parent leader team meeting

• Schedule a 1-1 with a local nonprofit leader to learn more about their work with families and the changing political environment in local cities

• Read and reflect on a classic organizing text, like Saul Alinsky's Rules for Radicals

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Green Corps Organizer

Are you determined to make the biggest positive impact you can on issues like climate change and clean water, but you don’t know where to start? Green Corps offers a yearlong, paid training program that gives you the training and experience you need to kickstart your organizing career while making an immediate impact on critical environmental issues, from saving our last wild places, to protecting our oceans, to reducing climate change pollution.

Program Description and Key Responsibilities

The Green Corps Organizer program provides a unique combination of classroom instruction and field experience to give you the foundation you need to launch a career to save the planet. Over the course of the year, Organizers will

• Receive eight weeks of classroom training to learn the theory and skills of environmental organizing, including skills like how to recruit and train volunteers, develop strategic campaigns, organize events, gain media coverage and more.
• Run three to five campaigns throughout the year where you will learn how to organize on a range of issues in multiple locations across the United States. You could be in Raleigh, North Carolina, working on a campaign to reduce single-use plastic pollution in the fall; then move to Pueblo, Colorado to work on a campaign to advance clean energy in the spring; and then move to Chicago to build support for wetlands protection in the summer. You could also organize in different contexts - on a college campus, in a community, and knocking on doors in neighborhoods to fundraise and build support for a campaign in the summer.
• Run a grassroots canvass office for the final campaign of the year, including hiring and managing canvass staff. You and your canvass staff will educate the public, build support, sign-up members, and fundraise for top environmental and public interest organizations.
• Gain the skills and experiences needed to launch your organizing career. After completing the year, we connect graduates with organizing jobs in the environmental and social change movements. Many groups need trained organizers to run their campaigns, and most Green Corps graduates are able to find professional positions immediately.
• This position requires exercising discretion and independent judgment in making decisions in matters of significance.

Qualifications

We’re looking for top candidates to join our unique training program. No previous organizing experience is required, but here’s what we look for:

• A passion for protecting the environment and an interest in dedicating your career to environmental work
• Strong communication skills, including writing, public speaking, and working with others one-on-one and in a group
• Leadership experience on campus or in your community
• Strong work ethic and dedication to goals, and also the flexibility to adjust plans when a rapidly-moving campaign changes
• Excited to dedicate a year to learning how to be an organizer, including working on multiple campaigns with different campaign partners and in different locations

Compensation and Benefits

For positions starting in August 2026, the target annual compensation is $39,500 (but compensation may range between $9,500 and 43,347 depending on location). Green Corps offers an excellent benefits package. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, paid sick time (60-80 hours/year depending on location), vacation time (accruing 10 days over year 1), a commuter benefit program, and may include needs-based student loan assistance. We also offer additional short-term campaign and training opportunities, as well as opportunities for advancement. Compensation and benefits will vary for short-term campaign positions.

Start Date and Location

We’re hiring for the next Green Corps Organizer class to start in August 2026. Check out our website to learn about short-term opportunities starting in January and August 2026. Green Corps Organizers go where the environment needs them and wherever they can make the biggest impact. Organizers could work on campaigns almost anywhere in the country, and while location preferences are considered for placements, we require all organizers to be geographically flexible.

Apply online here .

Why work with Green Corps? Check out 10 reasons:

About Green Corps

Green Corps trains organizers, provides field support for today’s critical environmental campaigns, and graduates activists who have demonstrated the skills, temperament and commitment to fight and win tomorrow’s environmental battles. With over 400 graduates, Green Corps has been the country’s most respected training program for environmental organizers for over 30 years.

Our Mission and Values

Green Corps is part of The Public Interest Network, which operates and supports organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to social change. Visit to learn more when you apply.

Green Corps is an equal opportunity employer. Green Corps will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.