We are seeking a proactive and collaborative Senior Organizer to join the Common Cause team in Massachusetts. This role is critical in growing and diversifying our base of supporters, building partnerships, and driving civic engagement across the state. The Senior Organizer will also play a key role in coordinating grassroots actions in support of our Voting & Fair Representation state priorities, supporting policy advocacy efforts, and ballot question priorities by coordinating volunteers.
This is a full-time, temporary role reporting to the State Director, Massachusetts; this role is based in Massachusetts, with an expectation to travel around the state at least three days per week. This role starts September 1, 2026 and will end on November 24, 2026.
Responsibilities
Grow, diversify, and engage supporters
- Draft plans for and implement engaging, nonpartisan education and outreach activities to expand awareness of our work
- Present on behalf of Common Cause at coalition meetings and other events
- Support the planning and facilitation of coalition meetings and events
- Proactively build and maintain relationships with community partners and members
- Collaborate with coalition partners to coordinate grassroots actions and advance campaigns
- Draft compelling communications for state-level campaigns in collaboration with teammates
- Coordinate communications on social media, websites, and email to ensure messaging aligns with our brand and values
- Assist in media relations efforts, including contributing to press materials and supporting media outreach strategies
- Engage members through digital communications (email, social media, etc.)
- Collaborate with other state staff to coordinate and manage projects and tasks within the election protection program
- Recruit, train, coordinate and mentor interns and volunteers to support our work
Support our research, policy and advocacy work
- Support research and advocacy efforts on democracy issues
- Monitor legislative developments and identify trends and opportunities on our core issues at the state, county, and municipal levels
- Track bills relevant to our issue areas during legislative session
- Draft and coordinate resources to support public comment and testimony on key legislation
- Execute advocacy and lobbying strategies
Support fundraising and advisory board management
- Support the State Director and other staff in fundraising efforts, including donor cultivation, grant support, and reporting for foundations and major donors
- Assist with administrative tasks for the state advisory board, including meeting coordination, logistics, and preparation of materials
Administrative and other duties
- Complete administrative tasks as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
You will thrive in this role if you have:
- A strong commitment to Common Cause’s nonpartisan mission and to advancing civil rights through our pro-democracy agenda
- A commitment to equity in the goals of your work and in how you work with others
- Openness to feedback and awareness of your own strengths and areas for growth
- Ability to build relationships and credibility with multiple stakeholders with diverse interests, and a track record of working collaboratively with others
- Ability to meet deadlines for multiple projects at once, with attention to detail, and a resourceful approach to solving problems
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Familiarity with office productivity tools including Microsoft Office, Slack, and Zoom
The following is required:
- Demonstrated knowledge of and strong interest in current statewide democracy issues, specifically voting rights, with a demonstrated interest in the unique aspects of Massachusetts’s political dynamic
- Ability to understand and communicate effectively about Election Day Registration in Massachusetts
- Demonstrated interest in public interest advocacy campaigns and mobilization efforts
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
- You must have access to a vehicle to transport election materials (miles driven on official business in your personal vehicle will be reimbursed at the federal mileage rate)
- Willing to have a social media presence on behalf of Common Cause, including being tagged on posts and creating content on behalf of the organization (as needed, Common Cause may provide accounts for staff members to use)
- Ability to work in-person in various locations around the state up to three days per week
- 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
Additional information about this role:
- This position is classified as temporary and therefore not included in the union-represented collective bargaining unit
- 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 members and supporters living in every congressional district in the United States, and offices in 23 states around the country.
Skills Required
- Demonstrated knowledge of and strong interest in statewide democracy issues, specifically voting rights and Massachusetts political dynamics
- Ability to understand and communicate effectively about Election Day Registration in Massachusetts
- Demonstrated interest in public interest advocacy campaigns and mobilization efforts
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
- Access to a vehicle to transport election materials (mileage reimbursed at federal rate)
- Willingness to have a social media presence on behalf of Common Cause and create/tag content as needed
- Ability to work in-person in various locations around the state up to three days per week and travel statewide regularly
- Per nonpartisan policy, not currently in elected office, running for office, on specified campaign committees, or affiliated with political party leadership
- Familiarity with office productivity tools including Microsoft Office, Slack, and Zoom
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Commitment to equity, openness to feedback, ability to build relationships and meet deadlines
What We Do
Common Cause is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. Founded in 1970, it works at the national, state, and local levels to create an open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest. The organization focuses on issues such as voting rights, campaign finance reform, ethics, and media accountability, empowering citizens to make their voices heard in the political process.
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