Justice Reform Organizer

Summary: Progressive Maryland was founded to empower communities to act for social and economic justice by developing leaders and cultivating allies to build a grassroots movement. With over 125,000 members and supporters, we collaborate with religious, community, and labor organizations statewide.

Campaign Organizer: Under the Campaigns Director’s supervision, the Organizer will sustain and expand our criminal justice reform campaign. Responsibilities include building a grassroots base, recruiting leaders, and mobilizing the base for actions. The Organizer will also collaborate with regional organizers, meet outreach goals, and represent Progressive Maryland in coalition spaces.

Responsibilities:

1. Build a base of members, volunteers, and grassroots leaders for criminal justice reform.
2. Recruit, develop, and train leaders for the campaign.
3. Manage and train members for canvassing and phone banking.
4. Mobilize the base for actions, events, and legislative involvement.
5. Use phones, social media, and community outreach for member recruitment.
6. Invite individuals to become dues-paying members.
7. Meet weekly base building and outreach goals.
8. Develop and implement campaign plans with the support of the Campaigns Director.
9. Represent Progressive Maryland in coalition spaces.

Qualifications:

• Experience leading on a social justice issue or progressive electoral campaign.
• Direct experience in grassroots community organizing, canvassing, and phone banking.
• Basic computer literacy and adaptability to new digital platforms.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, meet deadlines under pressure, and work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to train and manage member volunteers.
• Critical thinking, communication skills, and flexibility.
• Clear understanding of community challenges and a drive to address them.
• Residence in or willingness to relocate to Maryland or DC.

Pluses (but not required):

• Familiarity with Maryland political systems.
• Experience with Votebuilder/VAN and other campaign platforms.
• Experience in criminal justice reform and progressive drug policy approaches.

Travel: All positions require reliable vehicle access, a valid driver’s license, laptop, phone, and willingness to travel within your region regularly and throughout Maryland as needed.

Salary, Benefits, and Position Details: Salary: $50,000-$65,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match, 2 weeks paid vacation, 6 personal days, 15 sick days, and holidays. This position is in the bargaining unit, represented by UFCW Local 1994.

To Apply: Submit a 1-page story of self explaining your interest, a resume, and three professional references via email. Applications considered on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

Progressive Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, People of Color, LGBTQ people, Returning Citizens, and Immigrants are strongly encouraged to apply.

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