Senior Organizer, Minnesota

We are seeking a proactive and collaborative Senior Organizer to join the Common Cause team in Minnesota. 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, supporting policy advocacy efforts, and coordinating volunteers. This is a full-time, temporary role starting October 1, 2026, and ending March 31, 2028. This role will report to the State Director, Minnesota and is role is based in Central Southern Minnesota, with an expectation to travel around Rochester, Mankato, St. Cloud, as well as other parts of Minnesota, at least three days per week. 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, such as voting rights and civil rights 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 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