Grassroots Community Organizer

Location : Arizona. Remote. Statewide travel may be required to fulfill contract deliverables.

Reporting Relationship : Receives direction from the Executive Committee regarding project goals, priorities, and deliverables.

Type and Term : Independent contractor. Twelve-month, project-based contract. If funding allows, Just Schools may offer the opportunity to transition into a full-time employee role.

Compensation : $5,500 per month for completion of contract deliverables. The contractor is not eligible for employee benefits, and is responsible for their own taxes, insurance, equipment, and business expenses.

About Just Schools

Just Schools works to ensure that every student in Arizona can learn in a school that is safe, inclusive, and affirming. We educate, advocate, and organize for inclusive schools where queer and trans students are valued and inspired to reach their full potential. Through training, policy advocacy, and grassroots mobilization, we build the collective power of families, students, educators, and community members to unite for inclusive education.

Position Summary

The Grassroots Community Organizer is a project-based independent contractor who leads statewide community mobilization and engagement for Just Schools. The contractor receives direction from the Executive Committee regarding project goals, priorities, and deliverables. The role focuses on expanding the Hall Monitor Program, a statewide volunteer network that tracks, educates, and responds to school board and policy actions that affect inclusive education.

The ideal contractor is an experienced movement builder who has grown large-scale grassroots participation, led civic engagement initiatives, and advanced deep canvassing strategies that transform public understanding and policy outcomes. This work requires strategic vision combined with hands-on organizing, volunteer leadership development, and community-centered public engagement across Arizona.

Core Responsibilities

Statewide Organizing and Base-Building :

• Lead the strategic expansion of the Hall Monitor volunteer network across Arizona.
• Recruit, train, and mobilize large groups of volunteers and community members to participate in inclusive education advocacy.
• Build authentic relationships with educators, families, youth, and community partners to deepen engagement and sustain community power.
• Maintain a presence at community events, school board meetings, and legislative sessions to advance statewide mobilization.

Campaign Development and Civic Engagement

Leadership Development and Training

Strengthen partnerships with allied organizations, coalitions, and advocacy networks.

Manage volunteer engagement data, participation metrics, and campaign outcomes using digital tools and CRM systems.

Key Qualifications

Required

Preferred

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to jobs@justschools.org. In your cover letter, include a brief example of a campaign plan, volunteer training, or turnout strategy you have led. This helps us understand your approach to community power, your organizing experience, and how you would contribute to Just Schools statewide work.

Just Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage people of color, of diverse gender identities, women and non-LGBTQ+ persons to apply.

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