Regional Organizer

Democratic Socialists of America is the largest socialist organization in the United States, with over 80,000 members and chapters in all 50 states. We believe that working people should run both the economy and society democratically to meet human needs, not to make profits for a few. We are a political and activist organization, not a party. Through community and campus-based chapters, DSA members use a variety of tactics, from legislative to direct action, to fight for reforms that empower working people. DSA is a big tent, multi-tendency organization that welcomes everyone committed to democratic socialism.

Responsibilities

• Directly coach and train chapters (in person or remotely) through ongoing relationships around: strategic campaigns, educational and organizing resources, recruitment and and engagement of members, participation in national-level priorities and other points as necessary
• Provide indirect support to chapters by creating resources, coaching/training member organizers, such as mentors, or identifying other needs that would ultimately assist chapters 
• Promote interchapter learning, exchange,coordination and planning through ongoing or existing spaces like District Calls or newly created supported spaces that help chapters learn best practices from each other and, when appropriate, collaborate on external organizing or campaign work 
• Develop, revise and execute trainings for DSA membership in various forms
• Identify organic leaders or strong organizers and aggressively support their development and opportunities to engage with local, national or other strategic work
• Support at least one national priority committee or other national project committee through organizing partnership, connecting to relevant parts of DSA (especially chapters) and campaign development/execution
• Maintain high level of organization related to scheduling, note taking, strategic planning , goal-setting, chapter record keeping, and administrative matters related to coordinating all relevant logistics around travel 
• Respond to chapter concerns by connecting them to relevant part of DSA staff or organizational infrastructure 
• Perform other duties which may arise based on the needs of the organization.

Reports to: Organizing Director

Work Schedule: Full-time. Work hours will fluctuate according to campaign needs and members’ availability.

Salary: $61,000 non-exempt

Benefits: We offer employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their spouse/partner and/or dependent children, and three weeks of vacation in the first year of employment, then four weeks each year thereafter. Employee contribution equivalent to 1% of wage to a 401k.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with the Washington-Baltimore News Guild.

Application Deadline: August 3, 2025

Democratic Socialists of America will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of their job if doing so does not result in undue hardship. If you are in need of accommodations during the application process or interview, please contact jobswithdsa@dsausa.org. 

Democratic Socialists of America is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a staff that reflects the working class. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ communities.