Engagement and Organizing Advisor

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Oxfam is a global organization that fights inequality to end poverty and injustice. We offer lifesaving support in times of crisis and advocate for economic justice, gender equality, and climate action. We demand equal rights and equal treatment so that everyone can thrive, not just survive.

Job Description

COORDINATES WITH

The Public Engagement (PE) division works with staff, including directors and managers across Digital Marketing and Supporter Engagement, Brand and Engagement, Design and Content, Senior Leadership Team, Executive Office, Policy and Practice, and Impact Resource Development teams, as well as communications and organizing professionals from across the Oxfam International confederation.

This position will work primarily with the Volunteer Engagement Advisor, Campaign Leads, Resource Development, Public Engagement colleagues, Sisters on the Planet Ambassadors, external allies and partners, digital, communications, and policy teams.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Oxfam America is seeking an energetic organizer to join the Brand and Engagement team in a new hybrid role that combines volunteer engagement, organizing and brand building. The Engagement & Organizing Advisor will support efforts to build, sustain, and activate members of the Oxfam Action Network for an Equal Future and other supporters across the U.S. through in-person activations, volunteer leadership development, and advocacy to external stakeholders on issues that drive inequality.

This position is a core member of the Brand & Engagement team that leads Oxfam’s work to recruit new supporters, nurture leadership, and deepen supporter involvement in Oxfam’s mission to fight inequality to end poverty and injustice. Under the direction of the Senior Manager, the Engagement & Organizing Advisor will implement plans and tactics that mobilize new and existing supporters, including national influential supporters, allies, and volunteers—who are passionate about confronting inequality locally and globally. With support and direction from the senior manager, this role will focus on creating an engaged network of supporters to take action in support of Oxfam's work on issues including economic justice and humanitarian crisis around the world. The ideal candidate is a convener and community-builder who brings creative tactics, a deep understanding of organizing, advocacy, and a strong commitment to anti-racist and feminist principles.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a key member of Oxfam’s priority campaigns, this role will create both digital and in-person engagement plans and tools to grow support for Oxfam, while helping supporters build and strengthen their own networks and directly influence external stakeholders.

Organizing and Mobilization

• In collaboration with Senior Manager, Organizing and Influencing, execute organizing plans that drive public engagement across advocacy and brand campaigns.
• Plan at least 3 major public-facing events and / or physical activations per year (e.g., stunts, rallies, festivals, town halls) to recruit and cultivate new Action Network members and supporters in coordination with Campaign and Brand and Engagement teams.
• In coordination with the Senior Manager and the Volunteer Engagement Advisor, identify, recruit, and support a diverse cohort of volunteers and Action Network members in strategic markets to represent Oxfam and mobilize local actions.
• Implement strategies that link local organizing efforts with national narrative, brand, and advocacy goals.
• Build relationships with and facilitate in person engagement with influential supporters, strategic allies—Oxfam supporters such as Sisters on the Planet Ambassadors, ally organizations, and corporate & policymaker targets, as needed.

Volunteer Engagement and Development

Cross-Team Integration and Supporter Experience

Content and Community Activation

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

Qualifications

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE AND CORE COMPETENCIES

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Information

Oxfam America is a Gender Just organization and an equal opportunity employer. We have a zero tolerance policy for any sexual harassment, exploitation, and / or abuse. We welcome all persons to apply and do not discriminate. We take measures to prevent discrimination against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

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