Central & Southern Ohio Field Organizer

ABOUT ABORTION FORWARD

Abortion Forward is empowering a bold, people-centered movement to protect and expand reproductive rights and access across Ohio.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and mission-driven Field Organizer to help cultivate Abortion Forward’s community base throughout Central and Southern Ohio. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and loves engaging with people.

The Central & Southern Ohio Field Organizer will support the Field Department by:

• recruiting and training volunteers,
• organizing communities to build political power at the state and local levels, and
• educating Ohioans on the importance of busting abortion stigma.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, adaptable, and energized by connecting with people.

REPORTS TO Field Manager

POSITION STATUS Full Time

POSITION CLASSIFICATION Hybrid – (three in-office days per month)

TRAVEL REQUIRED Approximately 25% travel with seasonal variability

PAY RANGE $ per hour

BENEFITS Health insurance or health care stipend, PTO, remote work stipend, self-care fund, paid holidays

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Field

• Builds ongoing relationships with key stakeholders, including elected officials, within Central and Southern Ohio.
• Organizes and participates in community events under the supervision of the Field Manager.
• Works with other organizers, coalition partners, business owners, and community leaders on collaborative programming.
• Attends community meetings and events, legislative events, and other notable opportunities to make connections and educate the public.
• Facilitates virtual and in-person trainings.
• Assists Field Manager in the development of a Central and Southern Ohio political program to bust abortion stigma and advance abortion rights in the state and implements this program under the supervision of the Field Manager.
• Recruits, trains, educates, and motivates volunteers to participate in a number of influential activities and opportunities primarily in Central and Southern Ohio.
• Builds and maintains a team of Central and Southern Ohio volunteer leaders.
• Provides guidance and assists volunteer leaders in facilitation of actions within their own communities.
• Runs door-to-door canvasses and phone/text banks.
• Assists Field Manager in the process of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training interns.
• Under supervision of Field Manager, provides interns with opportunities for growth, skill development, and project experience.

Organizational Support

• Coordinates with the Field team to implement the Field portion of the Organizational work plan.
• Tracks and records real time data of projects completed, volunteers engaged, and assigned measurables reached.

• Passion for reproductive rights, social justice, and advocacy work.
• Knowledge of reproductive rights and health topics from a DEI&B-informed perspective required.
• Experience utilizing digital communication tools such as Zoom, Outlook, Slack, Signal, and common social media platforms required.
• One-two (1-2) years of community leadership, education, organizing, or related experience preferred.
• Experience utilizing contact and voter management systems such as Every Action, VAN (Vote builder), predictive dialers, and texting platforms preferred.
• Experience recruiting and overseeing volunteers preferred.
• Experience coordinating and facilitating small events preferred.
• Experience in social justice movement work preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational and multitasking ability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to the organization’s vision, mission, and goals.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Reliable access to a vehicle required.
• Ability to travel regularly within Ohio.
• Residenc…