Gun Violence Prevention Lead Organizer

We're hiring a lead organizer to oversee much of the day-to-day advocacy work at EGVMI. The lead organizer will have a special focus on leading our work to IMPLEMENT the new gun laws. The Lead Organizer will have primary responsibility for local implementation efforts. This includes:

-Overseeing our Community Educator program, which has recruited 200+ volunteers to educate their friends and neighbors about the news laws. Supervising 1-2 staff members in this department;

-Working with our members to hold local police departments accountable for using the new gun violence laws effectively and equitably.;

-Overseeing our Youth and Schools program, which works to ensure local school districts are implementing the new laws effectively and equitably. Supervising 1 staff member in this department;

-Supporting civic engagement, voter education, and get-out-the-vote activities;

-Recruiting new member organizations;

-Training staff and members on policy issues and organizing tactics;

-Supporting strategy development by the various departments;

-Running volunteer meetings and activities;

-Organizing and supporting staff and volunteers to organize various events and tactics, such as press conferences, marches, rallies, community education events, film screenings, etc;

-Online organizing, including drafting content and managing lists;

-Maintaining organizational records and regular reporting.

Working Conditions:

This is a remote position, which will require travel several times per month for in-person meetings locally.

The position requires that the applicant be able to work remotely, with reliable access to broadband internet and cell phone connections.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

To apply:

Send a resume and 1-2 page cover letter to [email protected]