Organizational Specialist | Badger Youth Action (a project of the YCA)

Role: Organizational Specialist

Reports To: State Director

Location: Remote, Periodic in state-travel up to 30% may be required

Job Type: Full-Time

Benefits: Health insurance and paid time off; details provided upon request

Salary Range: $65,000 - $77,000 annually DOE

FLSA Classification: Salaried Exempt

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to applications received by Monday, April 13, 2026. Strong candidates may be hired before the deadline. Start Date: May 2026

Position Summary

Badger Youth Organizing (BYO) / Badger Youth Action (BYA) is hiring an Organizational Specialist to support, strengthen, and execute our base-building efforts in a cross-functional capacity. This role sits at the intersection of field organizing, digital engagement, data, and internal operations, and is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and is excited to contribute across multiple aspects of movement-building work.

The Organizing Specialist will play a versatile role in strengthening both our organizing infrastructure and the systems that sustain it. This includes leading outreach and engagement efforts, while also building, managing, and continuously improving the infrastructure, tools, and workflows that support durable, long-term base-building. This role is designed for someone who is comfortable shifting between priorities, taking ownership of projects, and contributing wherever the work is most needed.

The strongest candidates will be those who are energized by talking to new people, passionate about civic power, and eager to turn campuses and communities into hubs of democratic participation. They will be bold, creative, and have experience leading successful organizing efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Field & Base-Building - Off Campus Organizing

• Oversee the recruitment, engagement, and retainment of members/constituents through strategic outreach
• Build and sustain relationships with community members and partner organizations
• Plan and lead events, canvassing efforts, meetings, and actions
• Identify, develop, and support grassroots leaders within the base

Digital Organizing & Engagement

• Support, develop, and execute digital outreach strategies across email, SMS, and social platforms
• Contribute to and facilitate content creation and storytelling that drives engagement and growth
• Manage and segment contact lists to support targeted outreach
• Integrate digital and on-the-ground organizing efforts

Data, Systems & Infrastructure

• Manage and maintain organizing databases, ensuring accuracy and usability
• Track, analyze, and report on key organizing metrics (recruitment, engagement, retention)
• Translate data into actionable insights to inform organizing priorities and resource allocation
• Build and refine systems for data collection, reporting, and knowledge sharing
• Train and support team members in using organizing tools and data systems effectively

Operations & Organizational Alignment

• Coordinate logistics for events, actions, and internal meetings
• Support internal planning processes, goal-setting, and workflow coordination
• Collaborate across teams to ensure alignment between organizing, communications, and operations
• Contribute to the development and refinement of organizational organizing strategy, using on-the-ground insights and data to inform direction

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in organizing, campaigns, advocacy, or related work
• Demonstrated experience managing or working with organizing data and CRM systems
• Strong ability to analyze information and use data to inform decisions and strategy
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Self-directed, resourceful, and comfortable taking initiative

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with tools such as VAN, Action Network, Airtable, or similar platforms
• Experience designing or improving organizing systems and workflows
• Background in base-building, grassroots organizing, or membership organizations
• Experience facilitating trainings or supporting team skill-building
• Multilingual skills

Key Traits for Success

• Adaptable and solutions-oriented in changing contexts
• Strong communicator across audiences and formats
• Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Detail-oriented with a systems mindset
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Deep commitment to community-centered, people-powered work

Equal Opportunity Employer

Youth Civic Accelerator is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply including people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities.