Careers

Location: Raleigh, NC
Reports To: Regional Field Director, PowerUp Raleigh Office
Salary Range: $50,000–$55,000/year
Status: Full-Time with Benefits

The North Carolina League of Conservation Voters Foundation (NCLCVF) is a statewide advocacy organization working to protect, preserve, and enhance the quality of life for all North Carolinians.

PowerUp NC, a key initiative of NCLCVF, organizes at the intersections of environmental and racial justice to build grassroots power in historically excluded communities. We equip residents to lead campaigns that advance equity, protect our environment, and hold decision-makers accountable.

We’re seeking a Field Organizer who thrives in dynamic environments, is energized by people, and is deeply committed to long-term community transformation.

Position Overview

The Field Organizer will play a lead role in building a strong, visible, and trusted presence in local communities. This role demands a high level of self-direction, motivation, and strategic thinking. The ideal candidate is someone who can balance immediate outreach tasks with long-term power-building goals—someone who knows how to set daily priorities, stay organized, and follow through consistently.

Organizing requires time, presence, and relationships. This position is best suited for someone who understands that community organizing is built in person—through deep listening, one-on-one conversations, showing up repeatedly, and investing in community trust. The work sometimes happens during evenings and weekends, when people are available, and the successful candidate will be comfortable building a schedule that aligns with this reality.

At the same time, PowerUp is deeply committed to supporting work-life balance. We believe sustainable organizing requires rest, boundaries, and wellness. A successful Field Organizer will be able to navigate the rhythm of evening and weekend community engagement while also modeling healthy time practices, pacing, and care for themselves and others.

Core Responsibilities

• Build and sustain neighborhood-based volunteer teams who take action on environmental and social justice issues
• Conduct field outreach—such as door-to-door canvassing, phone banks, and community tabling—at least three days per week
• Engage consistently in one-on-one conversations with community members to identify shared concerns, nurture leadership, and build long-term relationships
• Organize and support regular meetings, trainings, and public events to develop volunteer skills and deepen political engagement
• Manage day-to-day priorities with clarity and focus, balancing outreach, data entry, meeting prep, and follow-up communications
• Accurately track participation and enter data into digital systems like VAN and EveryAction
• Represent PowerUp NC in community spaces and coalition efforts, as needed

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

• Has experience building community relationships, moving people into action, and developing local leadership
• Is self-motivated, dependable, and skilled at managing their time and setting day-to-day priorities without needing constant oversight
• Understands that community power is built over time—through presence, consistency, and intentional relationship-building
• Is energized by public engagement and shows up with confidence in unfamiliar settings
• Can work a flexible schedule that regularly includes evenings and weekends—and can do so while maintaining boundaries and self-care
• Has experience with canvassing, campaign organizing, or community-based outreach
• Communicates clearly, listens well, and follows through on commitments
• Has working knowledge of Microsoft Office, VAN, Canva, or EveryAction—or is willing to learn
• Speaks Spanish or another language spoken in the Raleigh area (a plus, but not required)
• Has a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Why Join Our Team

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Child care subsidy
• Two weeks paid vacation in your first year
• A culture that values wellness, boundaries, and balance
• Supportive and mission-driven team environment
• A chance to build real grassroots power for climate, racial, and economic justice

To Apply

Send your resume with 2 references and a brief cover letter to jobs@nclcv.org with “Raleigh PowerUp Field Organizer” in the subject line. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

NCLCVF is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and residents of historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply.