2 Government jobs

One of America’s most renowned foreign policy organizations is looking for a motivated, energetic, creative person with a proven track record in political outreach, community organizing, or related field that shows your ability to understand American politics, build strong relationships, close deals, and show good judgment. AIPAC is looking for a Progressive Outreach Director to join as an integral member of our growing team in the Southern Pacific Region. As Regional Progressive Outreach Director you will help grow pro-Israel political activism in one of the largest markets in America. In this role, you will promote pro-Israel education and activism among progressive leaders in the Southern Pacific Region. The Regional Progressive Outreach Director reports to the Regional Political Director in the Southern Pacific Region and the National Progressive Outreach Director in Washington, DC. This position will require regular travel throughout the AIPAC Southern Pacific Region, which comprises 5 states. Responsibilities: Build relationships with key progressive political and community leaders in the Southern Pacific Region, educating them about the U.S.-Israel relationship. Encourage involvement in pro-Israel activism and politics. Recruit participants for educational seminars in Israel as well as regional and national AIPAC events. Maintain and expand relationships with Israel seminar participants. Mobilize constituencies on important legislative campaigns. Participate in educational briefings with candidates for Congress. Analyze local political trends, performing the necessary research and preparing background materials. Plan, execute and speak at meetings and events to educate and recruit progressive leaders. Work closely and collaboratively with lay leaders, and with staff in both the Southern Pacific Region and Washington, DC. Qualifications/Skills: A commitment to an effective American foreign policy in the Middle East and a passion for Israel. A thorough understanding of – and demonstrated experience working with – elected officials, progressive leaders, and groups, such as organized labor, the LGBT community, women’s advocacy groups, and environmentalists. A minimum of 3-5 years of political experience working on Capitol Hill, in state or local government, on political campaigns, or other relevant experience. Outstanding organizational skills with attention to detail and an ability to multitask. Excellent communication skills including public speaking and a demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively. Strong research skills. Self-motivated with a high degree of initiative and an ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Ability to work occasional nights and weekends, and travel regularly around the Southern Pacific Region, Washington, DC, and Israel as needed. Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience preferred.

NARAL Pro-Choice California is seeking an Organizer for Southern California, based in Orange County or Los Angeles, to identify, train, and support volunteers and volunteer leaders to move decisionmakers, elect pro-choice candidates, and win campaigns.   As the nation’s leading pro-choice advocacy group, NARAL Pro-Choice America is dedicated to protecting and expanding reproductive freedom for all Americans, including abortion access. Along with our 2.3 million member activists from all 50 states and network of state affiliates, NARAL works to guarantee that each woman has access to the full range of reproductive freedoms.  We are at a historic moment in which the anti-choice movement is one step away from overturning or gutting  Roe,  but also in which we have major opportunities to advance abortion rights in America by mobilizing the 7 in 10 Americans who support access to abortion. NARAL is working to leverage the power of our 2.3 million members to achieve legislative and political victories to protect and expand reproductive freedom. To accomplish these goals, NARAL is prioritizing work to build even more grassroots power and scale our organizing by creating new volunteer structures and opportunities for deeper member engagement. The Regional Organizer is a key player in building a network of highly activated volunteers and volunteer leaders who partner with each other and with NARAL in achieving campaign wins. At NARAL, we don’t operate or litigate; we organize and mobilize. Working together, we push our friends to be bolder, lift up the champions fighting with us on the front line for true reproductive freedom, and we shine a spotlight of accountability on bad actors that work to impose their ideological agenda on others. Location:   Orange County or Los Angeles, flexible  Reports To:  Senior Organizing Manager, California This Position Is:  Full-time, Non-exempt, Union Level 3 Salary Range:$47,000 – $60,900                                                           Summary:   The Southern California Organizer will work towards legislative and electoral priorities, with the 2020 elections as a critical near term focus. The Southern California Organizer will prioritize building power through volunteer leader development in Southern California. The Southern California Organizer will prioritize recruiting, mentoring, training, and supporting NARAL volunteer leaders to support and possibly establish self-sustaining “Action Councils” — all-volunteer leaders’ groups committed to working on NARAL priority campaigns by, for example, running events, recruiting for rallies, and engaging in rapid response. The Southern California Organizer will support Action Council leaders in creating and executing organizing plans to achieve campaign goals; work to identify and support individual volunteer leaders and volunteers where it’s not possible to set up self-sustaining Action Councils; and regularly work to identify and recruit prospective volunteers and volunteer leaders through a variety of means.  Responsibilities: Recruit and Develop Volunteer Leaders: Oversee Action Council leaders and support them in creating and executing campaign plans around NARAL core campaigns and in recruiting new volunteers. Evaluate the need to establish new Action Councils and, if necessary, mentor, train, and support volunteer leaders to establish self-sustaining Action Councils. Work to identify, and support through group calls or other distributed methods, individual volunteer leaders and volunteers where it’s not possible to set up or where there are not already self-sustaining Action Councils.  Train volunteers and volunteer leaders in a variety of skills through in-person training, national trainings, videos, guides, and tip sheets. Build community between Action Council Leaders; work with Action Councils or groups of volunteers to establish regular meetings or events that build community between volunteers. Identify and recruit prospective volunteers and volunteer leaders, many of whom may not identify themselves as leaders, through a variety of channels. Infuse campaign context, theory of change, and urgency in all volunteer communications; share regular campaign updates with volunteers. Help identify rapid response opportunities. Developing Organizing Plans to Win Campaigns: Work with Assistant Organizing Director for California to identify whether to prioritize setting up new Action Councils and how to expand and improve existing Action Councils. Work with Assistant Organizing Director for California to establish organizing plans for Action Councils and volunteers that align with campaign goals. Work with volunteers and volunteer leaders to execute organizing plans.  Report, track, and record real time data; where appropriate ensure that volunteer leaders are doing the same. Management: Provide management and support to volunteer leaders through individual meetings, trainings, regular calls, community development, online forums and other methods as appropriate. Work with Assistant Organizing Director for California, NARAL organizing team, and the California State Director to build and maintain a collegial and powerful organizing team using a shared language and organizing model, ongoing training and development, and a developed community for the organizers Qualifications: Approximately 3 years of organizing experience, including at least 1 year of organizing experience in an issue advocacy setting; at least 2 years experience in volunteer recruitment and development. Demonstrated ability to develop organizing plans Ability to train volunteers and activists in skill development, power-building, and strategic planning and campaigning. Data management experience and knowledge. Strong time management skills  Ability to work with deadlines and under pressure Self-motivated Excellent written and oral community skills     Demonstrated leadership ability, team building, and interpersonal skills Bilingual in Spanish preferred Commitment to NARAL Pro-Choice America’s mission and goals A commitment to contributing to a workplace environment in which diversity is valued and supported.