Community Organizer Fellow

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Over the course of 9 months, you will complete:


• Phase 1: Foundation & Relationship Building (Months 1–3)
• Complete a core curriculum of organizing training by attending and participating in virtual and in-person regional training sessions.
• Conduct one-on-one relational conversations with community members to listen, build trust, and identify shared concerns.
• Research and map local power structures and potential campaign issues affecting working families.


• Phase 2: Team Formation & Base Building (Months 4–6)
• Recruit and bring together a local volunteer action team of 15–20 members.
• Plan and facilitate regular team meetings that are inclusive, participatory, and action-oriented.
• Support your team in selecting a winnable, meaningful local campaign.


• Phase 3: Campaign Execution & Leadership (Months 7–8)
• Develop and implement a campaign plan with clear goals, tactics, and timelines.
• Lead public actions (e.g., community meetings, press events, delegations to decision-makers).
• Build partnerships with local allies, advocates, and other grassroots groups.


• Phase 4: Transition & Sustainability (Month 9)
• Train and transition leadership of your volunteer team to a member-led committee.
• Document outcomes and celebrate your team’s wins.
• Graduate into our alumni network of community organizers.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Required Skills:
• Deep ties to and residence in one of the listed Georgia cities—this is a strict requirement.
• Commitment to economic and social justice for working families.
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and work collaboratively.
• Reliable access to a smartphone and computer with internet for virtual meetings and trainings.
• Comfort speaking with new people and facilitating group discussions.


• Preferred Skills: 
• Some experience in volunteering, advocacy, labor, faith, student, or community groups.
• Personal or family experience with issues facing working-class communities (wages, housing, healthcare, education, etc.).
• Bilingual or multilingual skills relevant to your community.

LOCATION AND TRAVEL

• This role is open to residents of the following cities in Georgia:
• Columbus
• Augusta 
• Savannah 
• Rome 
• Valdosta 
• Brunswick 
• Americus 
• Athens 
• Carrollton 
• Albany


• You may work remotely, but must reside in the city where you will organize. 
• You will attend in person meetings and events approximately 3 days per week.
• You may need to travel for major events and all staff meetings a few times per year. 

SCHEDULE

• The position is part-time. 10–15 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends for meetings and actions.
• The time commitment is designed to accommodate existing work, school, or family responsibilities.

COMPENSATION

• $23 per hour

UNION AFFILIATION

• Working Families Party / Working Families Power is a unionized workplace. This is a nonmanagerial role eligible to join WFP's staff bargaining unit after six months of employment. WFP's union employees are represented by the New York Metropolitan Area Joint Board, Workers United union.