Job Description - Senior Associate, Organizing - Southeast Lead
Senior Associate, Organizing - Southeast Lead
About Sandy Hook Promise Sandy Hook Promise(SHP) is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to end school shootings, and create a culture change that prevents violence and other harmful acts that hurt children. Through its life-saving evidence-informed Know the Signs prevention programs, SHP educates and empowers youth and adults to recognize, intervene, and get help for individuals who may be socially isolated and/or at risk of hurting themselves or others. SHP is a moderate, bipartisan organization that supports sensible policy solutions that address the human side of gun violence and make schools safer.
SHP is led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012.
Commitment to Racial Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion SHP strives to ensure its culture and work environment reflects the values of race, diversity, equity, and inclusion (REDI) and is responsive to the views and issues of the diverse communities with which we live and work. SHP encourages individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to equity and inclusion to apply.
About the Role The Senior Associate, Organizing (Southeast Lead) will oversee recruitment, development and engagement of SHP volunteers in the Southeast Region of the United States and priority states therein. This position functions as a key member of SHP’s Engagement Department. This full-time position will report to the Senior Manager, Organizing.
Location We are a U.S. based organization and most of our staff work remotely. This role will require up to 30% travel on an as-needed basis for work related events and trainings.
Job Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to)
Lead supporter recruitment, organizing, and mobilization in Southeast Region states
Support in building tailored long-term plans for growth, participation, and retention in priority states
Implement core organizational campaigns in Southeast Region based on state need and supporter interest, working in partnership with Advocacy team
Mobilize supporters in Southeast Region on organizational calls to action
Executing and participating in in-person events, phone banking, text banking of supporters and prospective supporters in campaigns and calls to action
Identify ambassador volunteers in Southeast Region priority states who will support recruitment and engagement in their states
Stay tuned in to local, state, and regional policy, political, and cultural issues to inform our strategy and our relationship management and stewardship in the Southeast Region
Support in the tracking and inputting of data in Salesforce and EveryAction databases to track ongoing base building and campaign progress towards goals.
Desired Skills and Experience
2+ years of organizing or volunteer management experience, experience working in the Southeast a plus
Passion for meeting new people and engaging people in change
Experienced speaker with ability to host training sessions for varied audience sizes and demographics both in-person and virtually
Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to Sandy Hook Promise’s mission and goals
Demonstrated commitment to integrating race, equity, diversity, and inclusion principles
Performs other duties as required.
Benefits and Salary Range The salary range for this position is $54,000-$64,000. (SHP follows a strict internal rubric to help guide salary placement and ensure equitable pay amongst new hires and current staff. New hires should expect to be brought on at the start of the range, except in extenuating circumstances.)
SHP offers a competitive benefits package, including:
Unlimited PTO
Flexible schedules
Paid holidays and10 days sick leave
Paid parental leave
Health, dental, and vision
Employer paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability
401k match
Professional development stipend
Wellness & mental health support
Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program.
Our organization operates within a distributed workforce, allowing for location flexibility across the country for most positions. We provide remote office support for all staff, which includes a laptop, home office reimbursement, monthly Wi-Fi reimbursement up to $40, and monthly cell phone reimbursement up to $50.
Additional Instructions
Internal applicants have until Tuesday, April 15, 2025 to submit their application. Please contact HR once you have applied.
All other applicants have until Tuesday, May 6, 2025 to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employment SHP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be an employer of choice: where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and do their best work. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are focused on promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion and believe deeply in having a workforce comprised of people of all beliefs and backgrounds who seek to prevent gun violence and stop the tragic loss of life. Members of all under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
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