Community Organizer Fellow
Quick answer
The Working Families Party is hiring a hybrid Community Organizer Fellow in various Georgia cities paying $23 per hour to lead local grassroots campaigns and build community volunteer teams.
- Role
- Community Organizer Fellow
- Organization
- Working Families Party
- Location
- Columbus, Augusta, Savannah, Rome, Valdosta, Brunswick, Americus, Athens, Carrollton, or Albany, GA
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $23 per hour
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The Working Families Party is seeking a Community Organizer Fellow for a 9-month hands-on training program focused on building local volunteer teams and running grassroots campaigns. Fellows will receive training in organizing strategy while working to identify and address issues affecting their specific Georgia-based communities. This role is designed for local leaders to gain skills in community engagement, campaign execution, and organizational leadership. It serves as a field-based position requiring regular community interaction and relationship building.
What you'll do
- Conduct one-on-one relational conversations to build trust and identify shared community concerns.
- Recruit and facilitate regular meetings for a local volunteer action team of 15–20 members.
- Develop and implement campaign plans with clear goals and tactics to deliver local results.
- Lead public actions such as community meetings and delegations to decision-makers.
- Train community members to transition leadership to a permanent member-led committee.
What it takes
- Strict requirement: Deep ties to and current residence in one of the listed Georgia cities.
- Strong commitment to economic and social justice for working families.
- Ability to work collaboratively and comfort speaking with new people.
- Reliable access to a smartphone, computer, and consistent internet.
- Experience in community, labor, faith, or student groups is preferred.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
This is a unionized workplace; employees are eligible to join the staff bargaining unit after six months of employment.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located and what is the schedule?
This role is based in specific Georgia cities including Columbus, Augusta, Savannah, and others; you must reside in the city where you organize. The position is part-time, requiring 10–15 hours per week including some evenings and weekends.
Is this a remote position?
While the role allows for remote work tasks, it is a field-based program requiring you to be physically present for in-person meetings and events approximately 3 days per week.
What is the compensation for this fellowship?
The Community Organizer Fellow position pays $23 per hour and is eligible to join the staff union after six months of employment.
What are the primary qualifications required?
You must be a current resident with deep ties to one of the specified Georgia cities, possess a commitment to social justice, and have the ability to facilitate group discussions and recruit volunteers.
How to apply
Apply directly on Working Families Party's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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