Position: District Organizer
Organization: Equality Utah
Location: Utah
Posted: February 7, 2014
Application Deadline: You are encouraged to send in your materials as soon as possible as Equality Utah is looking to hire immediately.

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND
Based in Salt Lake City, Equality Utah is the state’s leading Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) political advocacy organization. With a vision of a fair and just Utah, Unity Utah was founded in 2001, by a group of visionary members of the Utah LGBT Community. Unity Utah’s initial goal was to increase the number of fair-minded elected officials holding office.

In an effort to better support its mission of securing equal rights and protections for LGBT Utahns and our families. Unity Utah became Equality Utah Political Action Committee in 2004. At the same time, two other organizations were formed: Equality Utah and Equality Utah Foundation.

Together, these organizations have an annual budget of approximately $800,000 and employ 5 full-time employees. Please visit www.equalityutah.org for more information.

POSITION OVERVIEW
EU is seeking qualified In District Organizers to help build and deploy EU’s 2014 nondiscrimination campaign plan. The In District Organizing Program works to build volunteer leadership in key districts and mobilize supporters to participate in the political process.

EU seeks candidates who are mature, self-motivated innovative, strategic, solution­-oriented, collaborative, and inspired by EU's mission, vision and values. Position reports to one of two Regional Field Directors.

POSITION – DISTRICT ORGANIZER
This is a temporary position running from February 2014 – March 2014, and which requires full time hours with significant amounts of work during the evenings and weekends. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the development, organization, and execution of Equality Utah field programs, trainings and community events.
• Recruit, develop, and support volunteer leaders to build neighborhood teams.
• Recruit and train volunteers to participate in the political process.
• Organize community meetings and trainings to mobilize supporters in key areas of the state.
• Volunteer recruitment, management and leadership development for actions that take place in the organizer’s area.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the community.
• Maintain database and data entry as needed.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Regional Field Directors, District Organizing Director and Organizing Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience

• Well versed in Equality Utah’s vision and mission, as well as brand identity.
• Familiarity with framing and messaging about LGBT people and Equality Utah.
• Understanding of the political process.
• Relevant neighborhood team organizing or mission experience a plus.
• Demonstrated success in community organizing and team building.
• Computer literacy required.
• LGBTQ leadership training, internship(s) or other experience a plus.

2. Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, verbal & written
• Attention to detail
• Ability to relate to and inspire people in a variety of age groups and diverse communities, as well as to build and maintain strong personal one on one and institutional relationships.
• Demonstrated success at keeping multiple projects organizedÕæ good short and long term planning skillsÕæ and time management skills.
• Current drivers license and reliable transportation.

3. Personal Attributes

• Collaborative
• Exceptional work ethic
• Positive and solutions focused
• Resourceful
• Flexible scheduleÕæ ability and willingness to work weekdays, nights, and weekends.
• Persistent and determined
• Committed to the vision and the mission of Equality Utah
• Task oriented

TO APPLY
Send brief cover letter, resume, and list of three references equalityutahjobs@gmail.com. You are encouraged to send in your materials as soon as possible as Equality Utah is looking to hire immediately. No phone calls please.

Equality Utah provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals. Equality Utah is committed to the following non-discrimination employment standards along with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, without regard to race, sex, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, family relationships, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, political party affiliation or any other protected category. This policy covers all personnel actions including hiring, tenure, or conditions of employment.