The Iowa Organizer will report to the Factory Farm Organizing Director and will work with other national organizing staff, regional field staff, and policy/research staff to support FWW’s work building opposition to the proposed carbon pipelines and winning a factory farm moratorium in Iowa. The Organizer will have three main responsibilities: engage in campaign work around factory farming and false solutions issues to build widespread support for and advance meaningful reforms; 2) help the organizing effort to stop the negative impacts of factory farming on the environment, family farms, and communities; and 3) organize opposition to the proposed carbon pipelines in Iowa. This position is approved for remote work in Iowa, preferably near Cedar Rapids or Des Moines. 

This position is a Union position covered under a contract between Food & Water Watch and the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Build a strong base of organizations and individuals in support of our campaigns, with a particular emphasis on [insert broad campaign goal].

2. Work with a team to develop strategic campaign plans including long- and short-term goals, strategies and tactics.

3. Work closely with team and partner organizations to develop and implement joint strategies.

4. Participate in coalitions on campaign issues and implement grassroots organizing and public education campaigns.

5. Speak at public events, forums, and other venues, and serves as a representative of Food & Water Action/Watch to the public and the media. 

6. Assist in building the capacity and leadership of volunteers and allied grassroots organizations by offering training and organizing support. 

7. Maintain familiarity with a diverse set of issues, research products, and FWW’s suite of digital organizing tools, and respond to information and support requests from activists, coalition members, and the media.

8. Develop educational materials such as factsheets, action alerts, website content and newsletter articles on various campaign issues. Maintain activist database and email lists to effectively communicate to members and supporters. 

9. Regularly report on work to supervisors and donors.

10. [If applicable} Participate and/or develop non-partisan electoral strategies and tactics for either/both Food and Water Watch (c3) and Food and Water Action (c4).

11. Participate in membership recruitment and fundraising for Food & Water Action/Watch.

12. Support Our Culture of Philanthropy: Demonstrate an understanding of the essential role of our members and supporters, and consistently serve as an ambassador for FWW/FWA and our work. Participate in or attend events and other activities as appropriate that are organized for our supporters and donors. Be cognizant of fundraising opportunities and share contacts and information that will help build and sustain FWW/FWA.

13. Carry out other projects as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, the person in this position is expected to develop complete understanding of FWW’s Strategic Organizing model and an ability to develop campaign strategy. The Organizer will be expected to work closely with volunteers and allied organizations to ensure campaigns are moving forward to achieve programmatic goals.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience: One year of full-time experience organizing. Clear demonstration of ability to develop effective organizing strategies. Experience working on advocacy campaigns to pressure decision-makers, organizing people to take action, working with diverse audiences and managing volunteers.

Education: This position does not require an undergraduate degree. Those with relevant experience or a combination of relevant education and experience are welcome to apply. 

Computer Skills: An individual should be able to work in a computerized environment and have adequate knowledge of word processing, email, internet and spreadsheet software; in particular have coursework or certification in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and proficiency with all other Microsoft Office products.

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Interpersonal Skills: Maintains confidentiality; remains open to others’ ideas; exhibits willingness to try new ways of doing things.
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and has excellent grammar and proofreading skills; presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information.
• Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans; meets deadlines and adheres to specific timelines; tracks multiple processes to meet goals for timeliness.
• Quality control: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and looks for ways to improve and promote quality of own work; promotes and upholds office policies and procedures.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; handles several projects concurrently; is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Problem-solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Judgment: Displays willingness to make timely decisions; exhibits high-level, sound and accurate judgment.
• Safety and security: Actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Teamwork: Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed; provides excellent internal and external customer service. Diversity:  Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment. Personal commitment to advancing Food & Water Watch’s efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion within the organization. Ethics:  Treats people with respect and dignity; works with integrity and ethically upholds FWW’s mission and values.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly be required to talk and hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit and use his/her hands.  Some local, regional and national travel will be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment described below is representative of what an employee may encounter while performing the duties of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is that which is typical of an office setting.