Organizer, Indiana (temporary)

We are looking for a creative and collaborative Organizer to join the Common Cause Indiana team. This is a key role supporting our organizing and outreach programs and promoting civic engagement within communities throughout the state. 

This is a full-time, temporary role that will start on January 1, 2025 and end on December 31, 2025 (with a possibility to extend). This role will report to the Executive Director, Indiana, and is based in Central Indiana (Indianapolis and the doughnut counties) with an expectation to travel around the state up to two days per week.     

Responsibilities

Support activities to grow, diversify, and engage our base of supporters  

- Support engaging, nonpartisan education and outreach activities to drive engagement among new and existing members and expand awareness of our work 

- Support our work on events, campaigns, and projects including regional membership meetings

- Collaborate with other staff to promote activities to our members via social media and other communication channels 

- Support the development of compelling communications and other materials for our work 

- Support our election protection activities in Indiana 

Act as a representative for Common Cause 

- Build and maintain relationships with community partners and members  

- Attend coalition meetings and other events 

Support our research and advocacy efforts across the state 

- Assist with research and advocacy efforts on issues such as local redistricting reform, legislative ethics reform, and others

- Stay up-to-speed on legislative developments on our issues 

- Collaborate with volunteers and interns to support our work 

- Support with administrative tasks as needed  

- Other duties as assigned

• A strong commitment to Common Cause’s nonpartisan mission and to advancing racial equity through our national agenda
• A commitment to equity in the goals of your work and in how you work with others 
• Ability to quickly build relationships and credibility with multiple stakeholders with diverse interests, and a track record of working collaboratively with others   
• Ability to manage multiple short- and long-term projects and priorities at once, with attention to detail
• Strong organization skills, and an ability to manage your time independently  
• Strong written and oral communication skills 
• Critical thinking skills and a resourceful approach to problem-solving
• Openness to feedback and awareness of your own strengths and areas for growth    
• Familiarity with office productivity tools including Microsoft Office, Slack, and Zoom, as well as social media tools  

• Ability to travel 1-2 times per year in the US for team and/or all staff retreats, and ability to travel to various locations around Indiana up to two days per week 
• Ability to work in-person in the state legislature up to 10% of the time
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, especially during election season
• Per our nonpartisan policy, Common Cause staff members may not currently be in elected office (or running for office); on the Steering Committee or Finance Committee for any political candidate; or affiliated with the leadership of a political party

• This position is included in a union-represented collective bargaining unit and specific employment terms and conditions are subject to collective bargaining negotiations.
• Common Cause is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time; please note that if hired, you will be asked to produce documentation for authorization to work in the US. 

Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of any race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, income class, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status, as well as applicants who have been previously incarcerated.

Common Cause (501(c)(4)) and Common Cause Education Fund (501(c)(3)) are nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots affiliate organizations dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create an open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process.  

Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Washington, DC, Common Cause has more than 1.5 million members and supporters living in every congressional district in the United States, and offices in 23 states around the country.