Company Overview:
Empower is a fast-growing, 20+ person, profitable startup that is on a mission to transform the gig economy, so that hard-working drivers can earn a sustainable living. We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, energetic, responsible, and detail-oriented Field Organizer. If you want to be a member of a team that is disrupting Uber and cares about making a difference for gig economy workers, then we’d love to chat. This role is in-person only.
Role Overview:
As a Field Organizer you will be responsible for helping to manage grassroot campaigns and events. You will be tasked with creating copy, reaching out to stakeholders, generating buy-in, organizing, managing, and executing events. This is an in-person role and will include a mix of marketing and field work. You will work closely with Empower’s CEO and senior leadership. We’re looking for a team player who is looking to make an immediate impact at a high-growth disruptive startup.
Detailed Responsibilities:
- Mobilize drivers and consumers for rallies and events
- Help lead event planning and grassroots organizing
- Track local hearings, politicians, and events related to the DC City Council and Mayor
- Assist with marketing initiatives and generating press
- Create and share engaging issue focused social media content
- Build and grow online communities
Candidate Requirements:
- 1-4 years of grassroots organizing, political campaign field work, or experience working for an elected official
- Strong copywriting skills
- Able to manage multiple projects at once
- Comfortable dealing with press
- Highly organized with a bias for action
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to thrive and adapt in a fast-paced startup environment
- Ability to display the utmost level of professionalism
What Do We Offer?
- Competitive Compensation: $60,000 – $80,000 base salary + equity + performance based bonus + benefits
- Being part of a great team to better the lives of gig workers
- Access to C-Suite and other senior team members across all departments
- No dull or unchallenging days
- Unlimited growth potential
If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to hr@rideempower.com.
We are currently unable to sponsor visas for this position. At this time, we are not accepting submissions from external recruiters.
