HRC Field Organizer Wyoming

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Human Rights Campaign – Washington, DC

The Field Organizer (Wyoming) is a regular, full-time position reporting to the Deputy Director, Project One America. The position is based in Wyoming.

The Field Organizer (Wyoming) will work with the Deputy Director, Project One America, to develop and execute HRC’s educational and political organizing activities in Wyoming. The Field Organizer will collaborate with in-state partner organizations, community, business and faith leaders, and with a team of HRC staff to develop and implement a program to mobilize grassroots advocacy on behalf of HRC’s educational programs as well as local, state and federal LGBT legislative priorities. The Field Organizer will also work to increase HRC’s visibility and presence in Wyoming to increase membership and build strong partnerships with state and local LGBT and allied organizations.

HRC Field Organizer Wyoming

Position Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Deputy Director, Project One America, the Field Organizer will:

Strategic Political Plans: Implement the goals of the Strategic Political and Education Plans for Wyoming, and ensure the integration of these plans into HRC’s strategic legislative, electoral, membership, education and communication, goals.

Volunteer grassroots support: Be responsible for day-to-day support for volunteer advocacy in Wyoming, provide assistance to political, educational and volunteer activities of HRC members and other activists as outlined in Wyoming’s Strategic Plan. Increase the number of activists identified and willing to take action at HRC’s request. Ensure that our state and local volunteer network is vital and growing in support of Wyoming’s goals. Develop methods to increase our grassroots network.

Federal, state, and municipal electoral activities: Work with the Deputy Director, Project One America, to implement electoral strategies to support HRC-endorsed candidates, as well as provide assistance to HRC-supported legislative and ballot initiative campaigns in the state.

Federal, state and municipal advocacy: Implement strategies and campaigns for supporting federal, state and municipal legislation and advocacy efforts in Wyoming, and provide technical support and assistance to maximize HRC’s in-district lobbying efforts in coordination with local volunteers, with special attention to targeted areas.

Special constituents: Build strong relationships in selected constituencies in Wyoming, including people of color, transgender communities, religious communities, youth, and others. Participate in strategic partnerships with other organizations and groups to support HRC’s outreach and increase HRC’s visibility.

Training and Event Planning : Participate in the design and implementation of training programs for volunteers and supporters in Wyoming. Organize educational, political and membership events in collaboration with HRC staff.

Coalition work: Participate in strategic partnerships with key stakeholders as well as state and local organizations in Wyoming, both LGBT and straight allies, to collaborate and develop efforts to advance the goals of Wyoming’s Strategic Plan and the LGBT movement. Lead efforts to improve field organizing among coalition partners; lead HRC’s efforts to partner effectively with state and local LGBT organizations in Wyoming.

Extensive travel and some evenings/weekends are required

Additional duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Position Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree required and 2-4 years of experience in electoral campaigns or community organizing, and a demonstrated record of successful coalition-building (experience in Wyoming preferred).

Candidates must be able to travel extensively (90%).

Candidates must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates must also have excellent speaking and writing skills, computer proficiency, and strong verbal communication skills.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to advancing HRC’s goals and objectives and to the organization.

The successful candidate will have a track record of organizing in people of color, low income and transgender communities.