Senior Organizer, Massachusetts (temporary)

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.