About the New Hampshire Youth Movement
New Hampshire Youth Movement is a movement of young people transforming our political system so it serves and is led by, the people it’s left behind. We are an entirely youth-led, decentralized, intersectional, grassroots organization building and leveraging youth power in and outside of electoral organizing across NH.
Regional Organizer Team
New Hampshire Youth Movement is looking for three Regional Organizers to support hubs and leaders across NH as we build power leading up to election day. We need excited young organizers in Seacoast NH, Southeastern NH, and Northern NH to mentor hubs in those areas. This full time role is an opportunity to level up your existing organizing skills, mentor passionate student organizers, and hold a key role in the movement to elect progressive champions in November.
Role Overview
The role of the Regional Organizer is to manage and mentor 2-4 student hub coordinators as they grow a base at their college; get out the vote by knocking doors, phonebanking, canvassing, and organizing events; and work closely with the team to coordinate efforts across the state. Regional Organizers will maintain close communication with the organizers they manage and the Organizing Director, and travel to see hub leaders in action and work in the field.
Who you are
The ideal candidate is or has:
- Past experience in traditional voters outreach tactics such as phone banking, canvassing, and texting either as a staff member or volunteer leader
- Past experience in organizing in general, can include things like volunteering for campaigns, planning direct actions or protests, mutual aid, or issue advocacy either as a staff member or volunteer leader
- Ready to manage and mentor student organizers building hubs on their campus; providing accountability to goals, troubleshooting challenges, building relationships, and providing support
- Ready to go hard supporting organizing in their region to elect local progressive champions
- Friendly and outgoing; ready to meet new people and bring them into the work
- Understanding of what is at stake for them in this election, and interested to learn what is at stake for others
What you’ll do
- Attend a series of onboarding training, and additional training as they come up
- Manage 2-4 hub coordinators who are building hubs on their college campuses through weekly meetings and ongoing support and mentorship
- Travel throughout your region to see and support hub coordinators in action
- Pledge hundreds of students to vote in November through on-campus outreach, tabling, canvassing, and events
- Work to elect local progressive candidates to state office
- Work closely with the Organizing Director and Deputy Director to track progress on goals and coordinate the campus organizing program
- Support the statewide ‘get out the vote’ effort through phonebanks, relational organizing, and door knocking
- Uphold the NHYM principles in your work
Support Provided
- Weekly mentorship check-ins with your manager
- Access to all of NHYM’s toolkits, templates, resources, and training
- Support from all members of the Director Team on an as-needed basis
Location
We are looking for 3 organizers to manage 3 regions in NH. Organizers are generally expected to live in or near the region they are managing, and to travel throughout the region.
The regions and their priority colleges and towns are:
- Seacoast: University of New Hampshire, Epping, Rochester
- Southeastern: Keene State College, New England College, Manchester, Nashua
- Northern: Plymouth State University, Dartmouth College, Littleton
Compensation & Commitment
This position is full-time and salaried, compensated at $19/hour for 35-40 hours/week on average, and paid bi-weekly. NHYM reimburses gas costs from travel. This role ideally starts in early/mid-August and continues to December 2022.
APPLY NOW!
Submit an application here! Applications will remain open until the roles are filled—there are 3 roles available. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as applications are submitted.
Any questions can be directed to ben@nhyouthmovement.org
More information about NHYM can be found at: nhyouthmovement.org.
College Hub Coordinators
New Hampshire Youth Movement is looking for coordinators to lead and build hubs at colleges in New Hampshire. We are especially looking for prospective student organizers at New England College, Keene State College, and all Manchester NH-based colleges, but students at any NH college are encouraged to apply. This part-time role is an opportunity to develop your community organizing skills, lead a group of passionate young students as we transform NH’s political system, and have a positive impact on your community. Hub leaders will grow a team of student organizers on their campus that, together, will turn out thousands of young voters to elect movement champions in November.
Role Overview
The role of the hub coordinator is to recruit, develop, and retain a volunteer base of progressive young people; maintain communication with the statewide movement through regular movement-wide calls and check-ins; involve their hub in NHYM’s statewide electoral campaign; participate in planning and decision-making processes; and generally be a strong leader who holds the knowledge of NHYM's strategy, movement DNA, and is passionate about justice for all.
Who you are
The ideal candidate is:
- Eager to go hard organizing students on their campus
- Excited about organizing and eager to learn and apply new skills
- Friendly and outgoing; ready to meet new people and bring them into the work
- Prepared to build and manage a diverse team of students to work together
- Understanding of what is at stake for them in this election, and interested to learn what is at stake for others
What you’ll do
- Attend a series of onboarding training, and additional training as they come up
- Develop a core group of 5 or more NHYM leaders in your region
- Organize a monthly hub meeting to recruit new members from the general public, and other organizing workgroups as needed
- With your team, pledge hundreds of students on your campus to vote in the November election through tabling, spot canvassing, and events
- Set up weekly one-on-ones with hub members; complete five initial one-on-ones a month
- Recruit leaders to join and take roles in statewide NHYM events, such as rallies, testifying, or meetings with elected officials
- Potentially run a local issue campaign to address an issue that affects students on your campus
- Support the statewide ‘get out the vote’ effort through phonebanks, relational organizing, and door knocking
- Check-in weekly with your manager and join regular meetings with the statewide NHYM organizing team
- Uphold the NHYM principles in your work
Support Provided
Weekly mentorship check-ins with your manager
Access to all of NHYM’s toolkits, templates, resources, and training
Support from all members of the Director Team on an as-needed basis
Compensation & Commitment
This position is paid hourly, compensated at $16/hour, and paid bi-weekly. This role starts at the start of the semester or soon before, and continues to December 2022 (fall semester), with the potential for extension into the spring. Each campus will have 2 hub coordinators, each working 12 hours/week on average. Hours will fluctuate leading up to the election in November and naturally decrease after election day through the end of the semester.
APPLY NOW!
Submit an application here! Applications will remain open until the roles are filled. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as applications are submitted.
Any questions can be directed to ben@nhyouthmovement.org
More information about NHYM can be found at: nhyouthmovement.org.
Deputy Development & Operations Director
About This Opportunity
We are looking for a Development & Operations Deputy Director to support the long term growth and development of NHYM, run smooth organizational operations, and grow as a leader in a powerful youth-led movement! This is an opportunity to fundraise for a rapidly growing, progressive, youth led organization; manage organizational operations; apply skills to develop and streamline operational systems; and join a leadership team in strategic planning.
Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is someone eager to develop their skills in fundraising and organizational management to build a progressive, youth-led movement. They have some experience in fundraising and are eager to improve their ability to organize grassroots fundraisers, cultivate relationships with donors, and write grants. They are comfortable creating systems to track and manage numerical data. They are able to work closely with others, be self directed when necessary, think creatively, and learn by doing. The ideal candidate is also a young person who currently lives in, or plans to move to, New Hampshire.
Responsibilities
The Development & Operations Deputy Director will:
- Lead NHYM’s grassroots fundraising program; including leading fundraising trainings, coaching individuals, hosting grassroots phonebanks, and managing our donor data
- Manage day to day operations such as tracking expenses and managing payroll
- Work with the Development & Operations Director to coordinate fundraising efforts including writing grants, speaking with major donors, etc.
- Work with Director Team to create and develop the long term strategic plan for NHYM
- Work with the Wellness & Culture Director to coordinate hiring efforts
Priority Qualities, Skills, and Experience
We are looking for someone with:
- Strong commitment to racial, gender, and economic justice and their intersections, both inside and outside the organization
- Experience asking for money—this could be door to door canvassing, writing grants, or cultivating major donor relationships
- A basic understanding of 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) nonprofit legal structures and compliance
- Familiarity with Google Sheets or Excel
- Persuasive and confident writing and speaking skills
- An organized, detail oriented, and diligent work style
- Systems thinking; the ability to think about, create, and manage organizational systems
- Desire to be in community with people who share your values and build relationships across the movement
Desired Qualities, Skills, and Experience
It would be nice if you have:
- An understanding of campaign finance compliance
- Intermediate or advanced skills in Google Sheets or Excel
- Desire to support with organizational strategic planning, including program and budget planning, as a part of a leadership team
- Experience with Gusto, EveryAction, ActBlue, Harvest, or Little Green Light
Compensation and Commitment
- This is a full-time position (35-40 hours/week on average), and compensation for this role ranges from $40,000 to $45,000 yearly. NHYM offers annual raises and quarterly bonuses.
- This position has benefits including: 20 holidays/year; 10 paid vacation days; unlimited personal time; and full health, dental, and vision insurance (at no cost to you)
- We are looking for someone to ideally commit to long-term leadership in this role. Initial commitment is negotiable, but we are looking for someone to commit to the role until at least December 2022 before re-assessment and extension if it’s the right fit.
How to Apply
Please find the job application below. Any questions can be directed to ben@nhyouthmovement.org.