Elections Organizer

• Please fill out this application with your affirmed name - your legal name does not have to be used when filling out this application. We want to affirm you when communicating with you!
  
  

Equality Florida is the state's largest civil rights organization dedicated to securing full equality for Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community. We're changing Florida through lobbying, grassroots organizing, education, and coalition building — so that no one suffers harassment or discrimination on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

Since our founding in 1997, we’ve become one of the largest statewide LGBTQ groups in the country with more than 400,000 supporters, more than 15,000 volunteers, and staff located in major Florida cities to organize and support our work.

The Election Organizer Is

• A passionate advocate for LGBTQ equality in Florida
• Committed to intersectional justice and supporting vulnerable communities
• Energized by grassroots organizing and building people power
• Ready to mobilize volunteers and strengthen community partnerships in support of pro-equality candidates
• Outgoing and personable - not afraid to talk to strangers
  
  

Key Responsibilities

Volunteer Recruitment and Mobilization

• Conduct phone banking to recruit and mobilize volunteers for elections work
• Host voter outreach workshops to train and engage the volunteer base around elections work
  
  

Field and Campaign Operations

• Help lead Days of Action for Equality Florida endorsed candidates throughout the state
• Support Equality Florida's elections work in your assigned region
  
  

Professional Experiences And Background

This is an entry-accessible role, and applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Applicants with the following professional experiences are preferred but not required:

• Past campaign, elections, or field/community organizing experience is preferred but not required
  
  

Qualifications

• No specific educational background is required
• Candidates must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to advancing Equality Florida's goals and objectives
  
  

What Else You Should Know

• This is a temporary, full-time position (40 hours/week) with up to 4 positions available.
• Positions are located in: Central Florida, Tampa Bay, Miami, and Broward/Palm Beach.
• Applicants must live in Florida or be willing to relocate within reasonable timeframes.
• The salary for this position ranges from $50,000-$55,000 (annualized/prorated for the contract period), with exact salary depending on experience and location.
• This is a temporary position and does not include benefits.
• The schedule is 40 hours/week; weekend work is expected but will be balanced with adjusted weekday hours — organizers will never exceed 40 hours/week.
• The position start date is July 6, 2026, and the end date is November 6, 2026.