WILPF US is Hiring!

By Jan Corderman and Marybeth Gardam

WILPFE US has announced they are looking for candidates for two open positions.

Field Organizer

This is an exciting time to join our team as we deepen our efforts to work toward a just, rights-respecting and pluralistic future. We’re looking for an experienced, diligent, creative and strategic-minded individual passionate about our work and mission.

If you think you'd be a good fit for this position – or if you know someone who may be – please apply now or spread the word among your community and networks.

About the Position
The Field Organizer’s primary role is to enlarge and activate WILPF’s membership base in the US, building volunteer-based branches through local educational, activist, and media work on national and locally developed projects. The work of this Field Organizer will help to strengthen the peace movement in the United States by working with local allies in various coalitions, new and longstanding. The Field Organizer will be responsible for enlarging and making more visible the Local WILPF presence in peace/anti-war events and for promoting WILPF’s work.   

This is a remote, part-time (up to 70 hrs/mo) independent contractor position.  Compensation is $25-$30/hr depending on experience.   
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work through WILPF’s national Membership Development Committee and with existing and new branches to support their membership development efforts and help establish new member recruiting committees where none may exist.
• Mentor leaders, other WILPF members, and interns in strategies that help strengthen branch visibility in the community to grow membership.
• Work with WILPF’s national issue committees and project leaders to assist branches to identify actionable projects in their community that reflect local concerns which connect to WILPF’s mission and values. 
• Work with branches and Membership Development Committee to conduct leadership training sessions to enhance organizing skills, drawing from the experience and expertise of branch members.
• Work with branches to help organize local ‘meet and greet’ or recruiting events to attract new prospects.
• Work with branches to identify new leadership and leadership-sharing opportunities.
• Work with branches to connect with other activists and organizations in their community and build coalitions to advance WILPF’s vision.
• Develop effective and strategic local communication networks that reach prospective members, including social and local media.    
• Collaborate as needed with member leaders, and any assigned interns in a team environment. 
• Prepare monthly reports that include number and type of contacts made, hours worked, responses, recruiting or organizing events planned, successes and challenges.  Work collaboratively with member leaders to share successes and overcome challenges.

Education:
B.A. or A.A. degree is a plus.

Desired Experience and Qualifications:

• Past work with diverse groups of people, with varying skill levels and socio-economic backgrounds
• Effective management of time, tasks and communications by phone, email and video conferencing
• Excellent written, verbal and social media skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proficiency in social media with experience on multiple platforms 
• Strong ability to work as a team player
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Ability to work flexible schedule
• Experience in community organizing or membership development work.
• Proficiency in using Canva to design posts across channels would be a plus

How to Apply:

Send resume, cover letter, and 2-3 professional references to jancorderman@msn.com by no later than February 29, 2024. Put “Field Organizer Resume” in the Subject Line.

Project Manager/Scheduler

WILPF US also seeks an experienced Project Manager/Scheduler to support a communications and outreach campaign to engage current and potential new members. This role will require coordination of the schedules of board members, staff and volunteers to assist the search and recruitment of a new executive director. This position will also require liaison with a graphic design and communications company to help drive a major campaign for WILPF US. 

This position is a part time contractor position working remotely within the Continental US. The time commitment is expected to average 10 hours per month with a compensation of $800/month for a commitment of 12 months.  

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist Search Committee to review applications based on approved criteria/requirements.  
• Collect applications and resumes from Executive Director candidates, eliminating those which do not meet basic criteria/requirements.
• Assist the Search Committee to develop strategic interview questions for shortlisted candidates.
• To schedule interviews with candidates and members of the Search Committee.  
• To assist in scheduling meetings with branding companies who respond to a formal RFP and track quotes, services proposed and timelines for goals/outcomes/production of materials.  

Experience and Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills and ability to work Independently, combined with ability to collaborate and communicate well with team members.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time, tasks and communicate by phone, email and video conferencing.
• Excellent written, verbal and social media skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel and using/facilitating Zoom meetings.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse groups of people, with varying skill levels and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and tasks on schedule and on budget. 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume and two references by February 5, 2024 to info@WILPFus.org.

About WILPF US

WILPF US is a 501(c) (4) membership organization that envisions a transformed world at peace, where there is racial, social, and economic justice for all people everywhere.  WILPF is the oldest international Women’s Peace organization in the world, founded in 1915 by Jane Addams of Hull House.  WILPF enjoys consultative status at the United Nations and has offices in The Hague and Geneva Switzerland.  The US Section office is located in Des Moines IA.  Learn more and join WILPF at www/WILPFus.org. 

WILPF US is an equal opportunity, equal access, and affirmative action organization, committed to achieving a diverse membership and workforce.