About the Working Families Party
The Working Families Party (WFP) is the progressive party for the multiracial working class, fighting for a nation that works for the many, not the few. We recruit, train, and support transformational candidates up and down the ballot — and run them to win.
We believe that no matter where we come from or what our color, most of us want the same things. We want to earn enough to thrive, not just survive, and leave a better future for our kids. We want healthy food and clean water, safe neighborhoods and a safe world. We want to be free.
The Working Families Party is regular people coming together across our differences to make a better future for us all. We’re a multiracial party that fights for workers over bosses and people over the powerful. We want an America which realizes the promise – unrealized in our history – of freedom and equality for all.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
The New York Working Families Party is seeking a highly strategic, motivating leader to serve as the New York Organizing Director, leading the Party’s organizing and coalition-building strategy in the state.
The NY Organizing Director will develop WFP grassroots leaders and organizing operations in New York state in support of our electoral, legislative, and policy campaigns. The Organizing Director will build a program to recruit, support and train members and volunteer leaders to advance the values and needs of the multiracial working class. The Organizing Director will also collaborate with allies, coalition partners, candidates, and elected officials to develop and execute strategies and tactics to win elections and issue campaigns. The NY Organizing Director will play a critical role in shaping NYWFP’s broader statewide power-building strategy, ensuring alignment between regional work and long-term governing goals.
The ideal candidate brings deep organizing experience, strong leadership and management skills, electoral campaign skills, and a track record of building durable, multiracial working-class power through electoral and organizing programs. This is a high-impact leadership role that combines strategy-setting, team management, coalition leadership and political execution.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Set and drive a comprehensive, multi-cycle organizing and growth strategy that strengthens the existing bodies within NYWFP, expands our base, and deepens our bench of leaders to build durable infrastructure and long term political power.
- Implement and oversee the budget for an organizing plan that engages with and supports NYWFP’s endorsement strategy, electoral and issue campaign priorities, and long-term power-building investments.
- Develop and implement an ambitious training program to develop campaign skills and political education among members, affiliates and candidates.
- Build and sustain deep partnerships with labor, community organizations, and movement allies. Coordinate with member affiliates, labor partners and coalition allies to execute high-impact, coordinated campaigns that build alignment and long-term electoral infrastructure.
- Navigate complex political dynamics and conflicts with strong judgment and diplomacy.
- Oversee regional membership growth and engagement strategy, ensuring strong pipelines for leadership development and campaign capacity.
- Design and manage member development and stewardship, political education, and concrete skill development opportunities for NYWFP leaders, activists, and volunteers.
- Identify potential leaders among WFP members and activists.
- Craft and lead the program to engage individual members in WFP year round, following the electoral calendar.
- Guide the development of scalable organizing models, including volunteer leadership structures and relational organizing programs.
- Ensure systems are in place to effectively track membership, engagement, and organizing outcomes.
- Where applicable, supervise and support regional organizers, including work planning, accountability, professional development and regular check-ins.
- Grow the base of support for WFP and our candidates among voters, particularly the multi-racial working class.
- Learn, implement, and manage WFP digital and distributive organizing tools to complement on-the-ground work.
- Participate in fundraising with an annual goal of $100k/year, including building and executing membership drives, drafting materials, producing events, and more
- Participate in the development of compelling narratives around our campaigns and ensure actions and messaging reinforce our brand and values.
- Manage contact lists and maintain up to date records in our database.
- Other duties as assigned
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in electoral organizing, union organizing, political campaigns, coalition-building or related political leadership roles.
- Demonstrated strong political instincts and strategic judgment in complex electoral environments.
- Demonstrated ability to create and manage organizing campaigns, with experience leading electoral field programs and volunteer infrastructure
- Ability to communicate compellingly about WFP’s work and inspire others to action
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Drive and tenacity to advance our mission and values
- Ability to work independently
- Attention to detail and the ability to manage the technical aspects of a project such as logistics, paperwork, deadlines, etc.
- Ability to work effectively with strong personalities, peers, public officials, and allies
- Knowledge of New York’s political and electoral landscape, including key stakeholders and institutions.
- Experience managing staff, volunteers or distributed teams preferred.
- Strong facilitation skills and experience staffing governance bodies or coalition tables.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills; ability to navigate strong personalities and high-stakes political environments.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
- Demonstrated commitment to racial, social and economic justice.
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends during peak electoral periods.
- Familiarity with organizing tools and platforms (GSuite, Slack, Airtable, etc.).
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness for regular in-state travel
- Fluency in Spanish a plus
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of, employment visas at this time.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Working Families Party is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to economic and social justice. Women, people of color, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to apply for or perform the essential functions of the job should contact us at jobs@workingfamilies.org with the subject line "Application Accommodation" to request such an accommodation.
