2025 Election Organizer
About Us
Next Up (c3) and Next Up Action Fund (c4) mobilizes diverse young people to move Oregon forward through issue advocacy, youth leadership development, and civic engagement. We envision an Oregon where young people boldly lead the state forward, our democracy is inclusive and accessible, and our communities are strong and resilient. We’re Next Up, and we want you to join us! ✨
Who We’re Looking For
(Please note: We care more about your ability to get the job done than whether you have formal or informal experience. We encourage you to submit your application if this job excites you!)
Next Up & Next Up Action Fund are seeking committed, part-time, temporary Election Organizers (you’ll join an awesome team of 10+ other organizers) who will lead direct voter outreach and contact efforts in school board races for the May 2025 Election. With goals to increase voter turnout and support endorsed candidates, our Election Organizers will be instrumental in helping reach thousands of young people across Oregon to turn out the vote through virtual phone calls and in-person canvassing. Election Organizers will be in charge of reaching out to young Oregonians ages 18-29 to assist in making vote plans while gauging support in coordination with progressive candidates endorsed by Next Up Action Fund. You'll learn about electoral organizing, phone banking, and door-to-door canvassing all while making a huge impact!
We’re looking for people who are dedicated to building electoral justice, the political power of young people, and creating an accessible, accountable and representative democracy. Our ideal candidates will enjoy building relationships, discussing and advocating for values aligned candidates and ballot measures, are collaborative, detail-oriented, and committed to racial, social and gender justice. This position reports directly to and works closely with our Movement Building Director.
Details
Position Title: Election Organizer
Compensation: $22/hour, 16 hours a week
Deadline to apply: Wednesday, April 9th at 11:59pm
Duration: Temporary, part-time, hourly position with weekday, evening and weekend work required with a start date of Monday, April 21st and an end date of Wednesday, May 21st.
Schedule: The overall schedule will look like 2 in-person canvasses a week, 3-4 virtual phone banks, and a 1:1 check in with staff. See calendar for more details on shift times and dates.
Location: Multnomah and Washington County, Hybrid (both virtual and in-person work required).
Covid- 19: We are requiring all team members to be vaccinated for COVID-19 unless a team member has requested and received a health/disability or religious accommodation. For in-person meetings - applicants must follow all in person covid protocols outlined by the organization (such as masking, and regular covid-19 testing).
Timeline
Applications Close - Wednesday, April 9th at 11:59pm
Interviews - April 14th, 2025
Position Offers - Wednesday, April 15th, 2025
In-Person Kick-Off - Tuesday April 21st, 2025
Position End Date - Wednesday May 22nd, 2025
Key Responsibilities
Canvassing door to door (in-person) - 40%
All canvassing efforts will be in support of candidates endorsed by Next Up Action Fund in Washington and Multnomah County. You’ll connect with hundreds of Portland voters in support progressive champions who align with Next Up Action Fund
Engaging strangers in conversation by going door to door.
Travel to assigned geographic territory and working in all weather conditions
Achieve the daily contact and engagement goals as assigned
Maintain inventory of canvassing materials and ensure ample supply is requested and received in a timely manner
Accurately record and report canvassing activities, results, and information using assigned technology
Phone Banking (virtual) - 60%
Support progressive candidates endorsed by Next Up Action Fund including statewide candidates
Call or text voters by using ThruTalk and ThruText to turn out the vote.
Qualifications
Commitment to Next Up and Next Up Action Fund's mission, with an appreciation for the role of electoral justice in social change and movement building.
You are interested in expanding your analysis and knowledge about the role that racial inequity plays in our society, and are committed to building and/or deepening your commitment to racial justice work.
Strong time management, problem solving, organizational skills and follow through on projects to meet goals.
Excellent communication skills and ability to engage many audiences -- specifically racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities.
Access to reliable transportation, a laptop, cell phone/phone, and wifi.
Ability to work 5:30-8:30pm on Monday-Friday and 10a-2pm on Saturdays and Sundays
Preferred but not required
Bilingual or multilingual
Experience working on a campaign or doing direct voter contact and outreach (ie canvassing, phone banking, text banking)
Next Up is an equal opportunity employer. Black, Indigenous, and people of color, people with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions and identities are encouraged to apply. We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you’re excited about this position but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.
