CONTRACTOR - PA Member Engagement and MamásConPoder Power Builder (Sep 2024 - Dec 2024)

In response to the immediate needs of MomsRising/MamásConPoder campaign initiatives in the state of Pennsylvania, MomsRising is seeking to hire an experienced and energetic bilingual (Spanish-English) contractor. The goal of this Pennsylvania member engagement contractor is to reach and mobilize Latina moms and their families across the state to take grassroots action to advance MomsRising's mission to build a family-centered nation where everyone can thrive.About the MomsRising Organizations:MomsRising Together is a 501(c)(4) virtual organization with staff working around the country. MomsRising Education Fund is its affiliated 501(c)(3) public charity. Our core team of paid staff and volunteers work collaboratively to develop our strategies and campaigns. As virtual organizations, we use conference calls, IM, and email extensively to communicate, to create, and to care for each other. Our team enjoys a results-oriented work environment where the challenges and joys of balancing work, family, and personal time are understood.Essential Responsibilities:Represent MamasConPoder / MomsRising in the community as needed. This includes attending events, gatherings, and meetings as needed.Grow the reach of MamasConPoder/MomsRising in the community. This includes identifying potential partners, new members, and opportunities for member engagement.Lead two on-the-ground events/month targeting parents, around a conversation or theme related to MomsRising's work. Events should engage at least ten parents/families, in an accessible, child-friendly, and fun way. This might include a play date, coffee chat, craft day, etc.Identify and cultivate new members and storytellers for MomsRising's work. This includes inviting them to the events (above), as well as our broader state and national actions and opportunities. The contractor should identify at least 100 new contacts.Identify new partners and spaces we should engage in. This includes building a list of local and online groups, leaders, and communities we should know. The contractor should identify at least 25 new contacts.Qualifications:Must be fully bilingual ( English and Spanish)2-5 years of related organizing experienceAbility to work with people of diverse backgrounds, with a deep commitment to dismantling systems of oppression and white supremacyStrong training and facilitation skillsSkill in working with teams and able to multitask in sometimes fast-moving environmentsStrong oral, written communication, and interpersonal skillsStrong organization and time-management skillsResponsive, self-directed, entrepreneurial, independent worker who can look at the big picture while keeping track of detailsFlexible and willing to do what it takes to make campaigns successfulAble to independently organize in-person and/or online campaigns from start to finishInterest in MomsRising's issue areasExcited by and stays up to date with the latest grassroots engagement tacticsFamiliarity with public voter files is desirableExperience and facility with using tech-based engagement tools (Hustle, Mobilize, textphone banking platforms) desirableAble to travel nationally regularly and make occasional overnight tripsAble to work outside regular office hoursExperience with social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube) and blogs is desirablePolitical campaign experience preferredPhysical requirements:Must be able to work at a desk for blocks of time. Must be able to communicate verbally. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to move objects/operate keyboards, reach with hands and arms, speak and hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals living with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Compensation:$25/hour for 10-15 hrs per week from September to December 2024.To apply:Please visit MomsRising.org/jobs and click on the relevant job title to apply. Attach your resume and a letter telling us how you heard about this position and why you are interested. Only applications that include the requested materials will be considered. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.It is expected that you will spend some of your time working for both MomsRising Together and MomsRising Education Fund and that you will have an employment relationship with each organization.