Senior Organizing Manager

Job Description | Senior Organizing Manager

Reports to: Director of Government Affairs

Manages: Field Organizer, Community Organizer, and Field Team Operations

Job Summary:

The Senior Organizing Manager is responsible for overseeing and growing the Alliance for Gun Responsibility’s community engagement and grassroots organizing efforts. This role leads the Field Team, supports grassroots coalition building, manages volunteer recruitment and mobilization efforts, and serves as a connector between the Alliance and communities most impacted by gun violence. This position plays a key role in advancing the Alliance’s mission through year-round advocacy, education, and electoral campaigns.

General Duties:

• Supervise the Field Team, including the Field Organizer, Community Organizer, interns, and fellows.
• Identify and attend community events, tabling opportunities, and outreach initiatives to engage new supporters.
• Build and manage relationships with grassroots and community partners to deepen the Alliance’s presence and collaboration.
• Work with the Government Affairs Director to support legislative advocacy, voter engagement, and coalition building efforts.
• Plan and host quarterly education and engagement events to grow the Alliance’s volunteer base.
• Represent the Alliance at strategic meetings, partner convenings, and community forums.

Key Responsibilities:

Organizing & Mobilization

• Design and implement a base-building strategy that increases grassroots power and advocacy impact.
• Mobilize the Field Team to execute campaigns across the state that advance the Alliance’s policy agenda.
• Develop and manage a fellow and intern program to build leadership pipelines and organizing capacity.
• Lead efforts to engage new volunteers and activists, particularly from communities disproportionately impacted by gun violence.

Coalition Building & Community Partnerships

• Lead coalition management efforts with grassroots and community-based organizations.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration, co-hosted events, and community-based programming.
• Support partner-led events through sponsorships, staff participation, or Alliance resources.

Legislative & Electoral Support

• Work closely with the Government Affairs Director to support community mobilization during legislative session and election cycles.
• Support community members and volunteers in testifying, contacting lawmakers, and participating in advocacy events.

Equity & Learning

• Promote equity, inclusion, and accessibility in all aspects of organizing and engagement work.
• Create a learning environment that fosters growth, development, and knowledge-sharing across the Field Team.

Skills, Education & Experience

• 4–6 years experience in community organizing, advocacy, or campaign work.
• 2+ years in a supervisory or management role, ideally managing field or organizing teams.
• Deep commitment to racial and social justice and experience working in diverse communities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience planning events, facilitating meetings, and building coalitions.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Familiarity with Washington State politics and advocacy landscape is a plus.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: $76,000 – $85,000 depending on experience.

• Health, vision, and dental insurance are offered.
• The Alliance offers a generous paid-time-off (PTO) package.
• This position qualifies for enrollment in a 401(K) program after one (1) year of employment.

How to Apply:

Please send your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and relevant experience to ops@wagunresponsibility.org with the subject line “Community Organizing Manager Application.”

The Alliance for Gun Responsibility is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.