Community Organizer

Russell Tobin's client, an American online marketplace company, is hiring a Community Organizer

in New York, NY.

Title: Community Organizer

Location: New York City (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract

Pay rate: $22 - $25.14/hr.

About the Role:

We are seeking a passionate and driven Community Organizer to join a high-impact public policy campaign team focused on engaging and empowering a dynamic community of supporters. This team works at the intersection of advocacy, community engagement, and public affairs-helping to shape fair and progressive regulatory environments through grassroots mobilization and strategic stakeholder relationships.

In this role, you will activate and organize a vibrant community through both digital and in-person engagement. You will build and sustain relationships with advocates, plan and execute events, and help train and mobilize volunteers to take meaningful political action.

What You'll Do:

• Mobilize community members through events, training sessions, and digital engagement
• Build relationships with advocates and local organizations
• Work closely with internal advocacy and public policy teams to implement community activation strategies
• Organize and lead community events across NYC's five boroughs
• Develop and distribute campaign content to drive action and awareness
• Report on event outcomes and campaign metrics
• Engage in relational organizing to connect community members with policymakers and decision-makers
• Leverage campaign management tools, CRM systems, and communication platforms for community outreach

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience in community organizing, political campaigns, tech advocacy, or grassroots movements
• Proven ability to recruit, train, and activate community advocates
• Experience planning grassroots events and advocacy campaigns
• Familiarity with digital organizing platforms, CRM tools (e.g., VAN, Salesforce), and email campaign systems
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Willingness to travel regularly across NYC for in-person events
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and community empowerment

Preferred Tools & Technologies:

• Google Workspace, Zoom, email marketing platforms
• Event planning and grassroots advocacy tools

Benefits that Russell Tobin offers:

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.