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We are seeking a proactive and collaborative Senior Organizer to join the Common Cause team in Minnesota. This role is critical in growing and diversifying our base of supporters, building partnerships, and driving civic engagement across the state. The Senior Organizer will also play a key role in coordinating grassroots actions, supporting policy advocacy efforts, and coordinating volunteers.    This is a full-time, temporary role starting October 1, 2026, and ending March 31, 2028. This role will report to the State Director, Minnesota and is role is based in Central Southern Minnesota, with an expectation to travel around Rochester, Mankato, St. Cloud, as well as other parts of Minnesota, at least three days per week.   Responsibilities Grow, diversify, and engage supporters  Draft plans for and implement engaging, nonpartisan education and outreach activities to expand awareness of our work  Present on behalf of Common Cause at coalition meetings and other events  Support the planning and facilitation of coalition meetings and events  Proactively build and maintain relationships with community partners and members  Collaborate with coalition partners to coordinate grassroots actions and advance campaigns  Draft compelling communications for state-level campaigns in collaboration with teammates  Coordinate communications on social media, websites, and email to ensure messaging aligns with our brand and values  Assist in media relations efforts, including contributing to press materials and supporting media outreach strategies  Engage members through digital communications (email, social media, etc.)  Collaborate with other state staff to coordinate and manage projects and tasks within the election protection program  Recruit, train, coordinate and mentor interns and volunteers to support our work    Support our research, policy and advocacy work  Support research and advocacy efforts on democracy issues, such as voting rights and civil rights Monitor legislative developments and identify trends and opportunities on our core issues at the state, county, and municipal levels  Track bills relevant to our issue areas during legislative session  Draft and coordinate resources to support public comment and testimony on key legislation  Execute advocacy strategies     Support fundraising and advisory board management  Support the State Director and other staff in fundraising efforts, including donor cultivation, grant support, and reporting for foundations and major donors  Assist with administrative tasks for the state advisory board, including meeting coordination, logistics, and preparation of materials    Administrative and other duties  Complete administrative tasks as needed  Perform other duties as assigned