Florida Organizer

Food & Water Watch is a leading national public interest organization that runs dynamic, cutting edge organizing campaigns to protect our essential resources—food, water and climate. Our mission is to stand up to corporations that put profits before people, and advocate for a democracy that improves people’s lives and protects our environment. In 2011, Food & Water Watch was the first national organization to call for a ban on fracking.

We have won significant victories in the courts and in communities, including advancing the law around FERC’s review of fossil fuel projects’ indirect climate impacts, requiring EPA to include pollution monitoring in Clean Water Act permits for factory farms, banning fracking in states and communities across the country, and fighting water privatization in dozens of communities. Our legal work is focused on climate and energy issues, factory farming, and water privatization, all in pursuit of our organizational theory of change. Our work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Baltimore Sun and numerous other major media outlets.

Position Summary:

Food & Water Watch is looking for a Florida Organizer to join our Southern Region team and help run our affordable, clean energy campaign to protect our food, water, and climate. The position will work closely with volunteers, community partners, donors, policymakers, reporters and other staff at Food & Water Watch. Although the position will be remote, this position must be based in the Ft. Myers, Miami or Ft. Lauderdale area.

About the position:

The Florida Organizer will report to the Southern Region Director and will work with other staff on the organizing, policy, digital and communications teams to support Food & Water Watch’s work. The Organizer will focus on building volunteer and coalition networks in support of campaigns to build up climate resiliency programs, address skyrocketing electricity bills, and defend clean water programs. The position will primarily work to compliment our statewide efforts on affordable clean energy by working locally and at the regional level. This is a 29-hour a week temporary grant-funded position that will last 6 months from the start date of the contract.

Salary: $48,000 to $53,000 annualized at a prorated rate

Location: Remote, but based in the Ft. Myers, Miami or Ft. Lauderdale area

Responsibilities:

• Recruit volunteers and allies. Build a strong base of volunteers and organizations in support of our local, state, and national campaigns.
• Develop campaign plans. Work with other staff to establish long and short-term goals, strategies, and tactics to win our campaigns.
• Organize campaign tactics. Plan and execute strategic tactics to meet the needs of our campaigns, including educational events, base-building drives, and actions directed at elected officials.
• Build capacity. Develop the leadership of volunteers and grassroots organizations by offering training and organizing support.
• Represent Food & Water Watch. Speak at public events and in press interviews on behalf of the organization. Participate in coalitions and joint campaigns or tactics.
• Write to inspire action. Develop educational materials such as factsheets, action alerts, website content and newsletter articles on campaign issues.
• Use digital tools. Become proficient in tools such as ThruText, Hubdialer, and Mobilize.
• Know our issues. Maintain familiarity with Food & Water Watch’s priority issue campaigns and policy positions, and respond to information and support requests from activists, coalition members, and the media.
• Build Food & Water Watch for the long haul. Participate in member recruitment and fundraising activities for Food & Water Watch.
• Carry out other projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of full-time organizing experience, or an equivalent combination of full-time and volunteer experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective organizing strategies.
• Familiarity with Florida politics and the community where the position will be based.
• Commitment to Food & Water Watch’s core values of justice, human dignity, fair treatment, and equity.
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse racial, ethnic, class, age, gender, and sexual orientation backgrounds.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management & organizational skills and ability to balance multiple projects.
• Ability to work remotely using basic online programs, including email, Slack, and Google docs.
• Ability to travel to within the region where the position is based

Desired but not required skills and experience:

• Spanish proficiency, encouraged but not required

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Compensation: Compensation starts at $48,000 annualized at a prorated rate. This position is part-time, up to 29 hours a week position and will last 6 months (24 weeks). Applicant’s location and experience level may lead to a higher compensation. The position also offers reimbursement for travel.