Job Description

IVE Organizer

In 2026 Working Partnerships USA (WPUSA) will continue to focus on building our local power and working towards engaging and activating our voter base. With our Civic Engagement program we will be engaging and educating community members in the South Bay Area, encouraging them to join with their neighbors, and care for the community, and participate in collective action.

Working Partnerships USA is a community organization bringing together the power of grassroots organizing and public policy innovation to drive the movement for a just economy. Based in Silicon Valley, we tackle the root causes of inequality and poverty by leading collaborative campaigns for family-sustaining jobs, stable and affordable housing, healthy communities, and a democracy where all our voices are heard.

Job Summary

The IVE Organizer will support the Can't Stop Voting Program with Working Partnerships USA to protect our right to vote by participating in election defense and public education. The Can't Stop activations will include planning Joy to the Polls events, Voter protection training, and distributing voter guides. The coordinator will work with local partners and the community to activate the public to turnout to events.

Daily Activities

• Mobilize Anchor base and new supporters to take Can't Stop actions (i.e party to the polls, vote protector, etc.).
• Through your respective outreach and recruitment, I.D. digital and in-real-life pledges.
• Coordinates with CEP Lead on program progress and attends weekly Cali Calls meetings and any pertinent trainings.
• Track base mobilization through identified tools for each respective action.

Requirements

• Must be available from September 28, 2026 through November 21, 2026.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills as well as ability to connect with diverse people, always maintaining a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Must be professional and able to work well in a team
• Must arrive on the correct date, time and location during designated time, including reliable transportation to get to our office.
• Must be able to use a cellphone, laptop, zoom, web browser and canvassing application.
• Must have strong commitment to social and racial justice

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements listed are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit, bend, and reach with hands and arms.
• Lift approximately 20-25 lbs. on occasion.
• Stand and move throughout the office.
• Have consistent and reliable attendance.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Work under pressure with changing, ambiguous priorities.
• Communicate effectively and promptly to clients or employees of the organization.
• Climb stairs and steps.
• High level of manual dexterity to adeptly type and use computer equipment.
• Auditory and visual skills
• Follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Preferred

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior canvassing or phone banking experience
• A driver's license, proof of insurance, and access to a car is strongly preferred. Reliable transportation is required.

Schedule, Wages, Location

• This is a temporary, part-time, non-exempt position.
• This position will be 20-25 hours a week Monday- Friday. The role will have mandatory training from 09/29- 10/01 in Los Angeles. Additionally, candidates will be required to work half days on some weekends.
• Salary Range $28-$30/hour
• Team Members who use a personal vehicle for the position will be reimbursed for mileage according to the federal mileage reimbursement rate. Options for transit reimbursement may be available.
• Our office is located at 2302 Zanker Road, San Jose

Working Partnerships USA strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ, and all qualified persons to apply for this position. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

$28 - $30 per hour

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