Description
CODEPINK is seeking a passionate and energetic Campaign Organizer to facilitate our work on Palestine and other work in the region. We are looking for a leader with strong organizational skills, initiative and creativity to lead awareness raising, congressional work and advocacy activities, promote people-to-people ties, while networking with local activists, Middle East activists/organizations in the US and in Palestine and the rest of SWANA (Southwest Asia and North Africa).
Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2024
Location: Based in New York City, hybrid with ability to work remotely and in person at our shared office space at the People’s Forum.
Position type: Full-time, one-year contract. Renewal based on funding.
Start date: Nov 15, 2024
Salary: $54,080.00 annually
To apply:
- Send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]
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Writing samples to include:
A sample campaign eblast, sample petition, social media post for Instagram and Twitter, and an outreach flyer. You can pick a topic from our BoughtByZiionism campaign, or a BDS related campaign. - Make sure the subject line is "Lead Palestine-SWANA Position."
- Please include 3 references including one from a past supervisor.
Specific Duties:
- Work with CODEPINK team, coalition groups and advisors to conceptualize, design and lead campaigns
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Expand our outreach and education via
- Petitions, congressional actions, events, webinars, teach-ins etc.
- Email alerts to supporters
- Writing articles, OpEds, press releases, etc
- Writing scripts for social media/videos
- Manage our BoughtByZionism website and related campaigns
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with individuals/organizations working on similar issues
- Represent CODEPINK at events and within coalitions, and to the media
- Potentially organize occasional delegations to the region and follow up with past delegates
Must Have the Following Qualifications:
Campaign Organizing Expertise
- Excellent knowledge regarding the occupation of Palestine and the history of US policy towards Israel and the rest of SWANA region, and the movement for Palestinian liberation
- 3+ years proven experience strategizing, organizing, training, and working in coalition, and both online and in-person organizing, with a demonstrated understanding of how to drive people to take action through online and in-person engagement
- Collaborative team player with excellent project management skills
Technical & Communication
- Creative thinker and strategist, media savvy, with an eye for designing and presenting engaging online content
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience creating content for e-blasts, petitions, blogs, flyers and educational material
- Solid computer skills; experience with email programs like mailchimp, updating web pages like wordpress/NationBuilder/ActionNetwork, basic graphic design skills and familiarity with tools like Canva, managing Zoom webinars and calls, and social media channels.
- Must have a working computer and internet connection, with the ability to work remotely and in person at our shared office space at the People’s Forum
Personal Characteristics
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail and self-organization
- Demonstrated ability to manage details, work independently, and follow through with a minimum of direct supervision
- Able to work outside of business hours when necessary for rapid response and special events
CODEPINK is a feminist grassroots organization working to end U.S. warfare and imperialism, support peace and human rights initiatives, and redirect resources into healthcare, education, green jobs and other life-affirming programs.
CODEPINK is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We encourage applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ people, disabled people and other members of underrepresented groups.