REPORTS TO: Vice President, State Operations; Regional Director, State Operations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This is a part-time position whose initial, primary purpose will be to organize and lead a campaign to promote greater transparency and accountability around political spending in Delaware; also to organize and lobby for other good government objectives including redistricting reform, lobbying reform, and campaign finance reform; generate position papers, research, testimony, and press releases in support of Common Cause’s legislative agenda; serve as spokesperson with the media and represent Common Cause at public events; develop partnerships with other appropriate public policy organizations to work on common issues; assist with fundraising through outreach to major donors, foundations, and event-planning; work with the Common Cause Board to establish meeting agendas and opportunities for the Board to work on projects to achieve the agency’s objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS: Commitment to Common Cause objectives; demonstrated leadership and organizing ability; excellent written and verbal communication skills; fundraising experience desirable but not required; administrative and organizational skills including the ability to set priorities and work productively to accomplish a diversity of tasks; strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft applications; experience with non-profit organizations and working with non-profits boards; a self-starter who works well with people. Candidate must have a car and must be able to work evenings.

TO APPLY: Please submit resume and cover letter to Director of Human Resources at hr@commoncause.org and include “ORGANIZER, DELAWARE” in the subject line; or fax to 202.355.7546. No phone calls please. Applicants are encouraged to respond as soon as possible. Minorities are encouraged to apply.