State Campaign Organizer

WWW.TRANSFORMCA.ORG JOB ANNOUNCEMENT State Campaign Organizer - Full-Time Exempt TransForm, a leading environmental and social equity nonprofit, is seeking an experienced professional to be our State Campaign Organizer, a full-time exempt position based in Sacramento. ABOUT TRANSFORM TransForm works to create world-class public transportation and walkable communities across California. We build diverse coalitions, influence policy and develop innovative programs to improve the lives of all people and protect the environment. We can only achieve this mission by working with groups and people representing a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. TransForm has helped to secure billions of dollars and won groundbreaking policies in support of public transportation, smart growth, affordable housing, and bicycle and pedestrian safety. TransForm has also launched innovative programs that increase the number of children walking and biking safely to school and engage people in planning for equitable, sustainable communities. Over the past three years we have expanded our work to the state level to: secure greatly increased funding for smart and active transportation investments, push for more integrated regional transportation and land use planning, and support a range of other policy priorities such as increased development of affordable housing. ABOUT THE POSITION The State Campaign Organizer is supervised by TransForm’s State Policy Director and works in TransForm’s Sacramento office. The Organizer is responsible for the ongoing building and maintenance of a statewide network capable of generating political pressure in Sacramento to push for increased funding for public transportation and to ensure that state policies support equity, environmental, and public health goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in coalitionbuilding, communications and advocacy, as well as a strong interest in transportation policy or planning. Strong preference for Sacramento-based applicants. Non-Sacramento applicants who can commute at least three day per week to Sacramento will be considered. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 􀁸 Expanding and deepening participation of regional and state allies in transportation reform efforts, including labor, community, social justice, environmental, business and other stakeholders. 􀁸 Developing fact sheets, action alerts and other communications for priority campaigns. 􀁸 Working with other TransForm staff to implement mainstream and social media strategies. 􀁸 Coordinating organizing with close partners, including ClimatePlan and Transportation for America. 􀁸 Representing TransForm at events, hearings, coalition meetings and, occasionally, in direct communications with decision-makers. WWW.TRANSFORMCA.ORG 􀁸 Maintaining the Sacramento office’s organizational infrastructure, including databases and overseeing distribution of materials. 􀁸 Setting up meetings and confererence calls with partners and other allies. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS 􀁸 Demonstrated experience with organizing, coalition-building and advocacy campaigns. 􀁸 Excellent writing, group presentation and meeting facilitation skills. 􀁸 Experience working with and building consensus among a diverse range of partners. 􀁸 Strong project management skills and an ability to manage multiple assignments, set measurable objectives, prioritize work and ensure partners meet shared deadlines. 􀁸 Excellent strategic thinking, planning skills and political instincts. 􀁸 Experience in transportation policy, planning or related field a plus. 􀁸 Strong record of achievement, with increasing levels of responsibility in previous positions. 􀁸 Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 􀁸 Passion for making positive social change in the world. 􀁸 Open-minded and flexible, with both a sense of humor and humility. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS This is a full-time (37.5 hours/week), exempt position with competitive salary, commensurate with experience. Compensation includes health and dental insurance, generous vacation time and an exciting, team-oriented work environment. TransForm also administers an employee contribution 403b retirement plan and contributes to the Commuter Check program. Our staff is focused on making positive change in the world. We prioritize equity and inclusion with what we do and how we work together as a team. TransForm is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, of all abilities, of all sexual orientations and women are strongly encouraged to apply. HOW TO APPLY Interested individuals are invited to email a short, descriptive letter of interest and a resume to: SCOjob@TransFormCA.org. Please address within your cover letter how your experiences in organizing and advocacy would make you a strong candidate for this position and note if you have any experience in transportation policy, planning or a related field. Attachments should be in Word or PDF format, titled as follows: lastname_firstname_resume.doc OR lastname_firstname_resume.pdf lastname_firstname_letter.doc OR lastname_firstname_letter.pdf Please, no faxes or mailed hard copies. This position is open until filled. To see if the position is still available, go to www.TransFormCA.org and check if it is still listed in the “Jobs” section of our website.