Northern California Organizer
Dept: Organizing
FLSA: Exempt
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Hybrid/Remote Bay Area
About TURN:
TURN (The Utility Reform Network) is a non-profit advocacy organization committed to ensuring affordable, reliable, and sustainable utility services for all people living in California. We advocate for equitable policies that protect all consumers, while centering the needs of lower-income and BIpoc communities, through policy change, research, and grassroots organizing.
TURN believes in a society where clean power, phone, and broadband are treated as basic rights for all families.
Job Summary:
TURN is seeking a Northern California Organizer who will support our grassroots organizing efforts in Alameda, Contra Costa Counties, and San Joaquin Valley. The Organizer will identify, train, and support leaders, build and sustain regional organizing tables, and engage in power-building activities to advance energy, phone, and broadband justice.
Our ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience organizing within base-building organizations working with BIpoc communities, with specific expertise in identifying and developing leaders to grow the base and advance strategic campaigns.
Position Summary
Working under the direction of the Organizing Director, the Northern California Organizer is responsible for identifying, training community leaders and advocates, facilitating leadership development and education, co-leading issue identification, power analysis, and campaign strategy development, and supporting community leaders with campaign implementation, community outreach, and engagement.
Supervisor Responsibilities:
None
Duties/Responsibilities:
Organizing and Advocacy
Organize to build power to advance an energy and communications justice movement that recognizes the interdependence of people, policies, and basic needs of energy and communications for all Californians.
Strengthen and expand TURN’s working relationships with community-based organizations, public sector partners, and decision makers throughout the state.
Develop and present training on energy and communications justice, popular education, know your rights, and legislative process to community members, partner organizations, and allies.
Maintain a working knowledge of how public policy is created and shaped at the legislative and regulatory level of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
Communications, Marketing, and Public Relations
Maintains a consistent presence in the targeted communities, developing and maintaining relationships with grassroots leaders, community groups, and decision-makers.
Identify noteworthy stories from the field and assist with story development.
Regularly provide reports to the Organizing Director on leader development, network expansion, and issue opportunities for campaigns.
Provide and post content of organizing activities to social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, as well as prepare articles for newsletters and action alerts.
Create outreach and training materials for use in organizing activities and campaigns.
Direct Service
Provide regular support, guidance, and education to customers through TURN’s consumer hotline.
Information Management
Utilize Salesforce, Microsoft 365, Asana, and/or other data and project management tools to work collaboratively with team members.
Maintain organized documentation of agendas, fliers, event notes, training materials, and other collaterals.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Hands-on experience developing and coordinating successful organizing campaigns
Ability to connect with diverse populations, be empathetic, and build trust and connections with people.
Advanced organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments
Ability to translate complex problems and concepts in training
Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.
Strong problem resolution skills
Strong communication skills
Passion and commitment to issues of equity and justice
Ability to build authentic relationships with diverse populations
Ability to hold others accountable
Demonstrated leadership skills
Ability to lead teams to achieve specified outcomes
Ability to exercise sound judgment
Strong writing and grammar skills.
Able to verbally communicate clearly and professionally.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and relational database software.
Strong computer technology skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Ability to maintain detailed records
Self-motivated independent worker
Digital organizing skills are a plus
Bilingual Spanish-English verbal skills are a plus
Reporting and Supervision:
Reports to the Organizing Director
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree
At least 6 years of experience in grassroots organizing
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer, standing, and driving to various locations for events.
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
This is a full-time exempt position that may require occasional after-business hours work to meet deadlines or to attend work-related functions.
Flexibility to work occasionally on evenings and weekends, a valid driver’s license for travel to organizing events, and occasional travel within California and nationally.
Salary Range for Position – Northern California Organizer
$85,000–$105,000
Why Join TURN
Influence fast-moving energy and climate change issues in a cutting-edge state
Work with a mission-driven, high-impact advocacy team
Competitive pay and excellent benefits
Hybrid/California remote flexibility
Application Process:
To apply, submit to chouston@turn.org with the Subject line: Northern California Organizer – [Your Name] the following:
Resume
Cover Letter (Letter of Interest)
Writing Sample
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Please contact hr@turn.org to request an accommodation for the application process if necessary.
TURN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
