Field Organizer

About Reclaim Roxbury

Reclaim Roxbury is a community-rooted organization committed to advancing racial and economic justice in the Roxbury neighborhood and across Boston. We organize residents, build grassroots power, and fight for policies that reflect the needs and dignity of our community. We believe change is made by the people most impacted — and we’re building the infrastructure to make that happen.

Position Overview

Reclaim Roxbury is seeking a passionate and driven Field Organizer to help grow and deepen our community presence. The Field Organizer will play a central role in mobilizing residents, expanding our volunteer base, and executing field campaigns around our core issue areas. This person is a relationship-builder first — someone who is energized by talking with neighbors, knocking on doors, and turning conversations into action.

Key ResponsibilitiesCommunity Outreach & Field Operations

• Conduct regular canvassing in Roxbury and surrounding neighborhoods to recruit supporters, volunteers, and community members to Reclaim Roxbury’s campaigns.
• Manage and execute phonebanking operations, including training volunteers, maintaining call scripts, and tracking outcomes.
• Attend community events, tabling opportunities, and neighborhood meetings to represent the organization and build relationships.
• Maintain and update constituent databases (e.g., EveryAction, VAN, or similar CRM tools) to track engagement and follow-up.

Volunteer Recruitment & Coordination

• Identify, recruit, and develop community members into active volunteers and leaders.
• Plan and facilitate volunteer trainings, orientations, and team meetings.
• Provide consistent follow-up and support to volunteers to sustain engagement and build long-term commitment.

Communications & Messaging Support

• Assist in drafting outreach materials including flyers, text messages, email blasts, and social media content to support field campaigns.
• Ensure that field messaging is consistent with organizational voice, values, and campaign goals.
• Collaborate with communications staff (or lead communications efforts in smaller team structures) to amplify field activity through digital and print channels.

Coalition & Partner Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with allied organizations, faith communities, tenant associations, and neighborhood groups.
• Represent Reclaim Roxbury at coalition meetings and collaborative campaigns.

QualificationsRequired

• Deep commitment to racial justice, economic equity, and community self-determination.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine enthusiasm for talking with people from all walks of life.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required by campaign needs.
• Highly organized, self-directed, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable using technology for outreach and data tracking.

Preferred — Communications & Marketing Experience

• Experience in community communications, digital outreach, or marketing (nonprofit, political, or community-based context preferred).
• Familiarity with designing or producing outreach materials (flyers, social graphics, email campaigns).
• Ability to write clearly and compellingly for a community audience across multiple formats.

Strongly Preferred — Canvassing & Phonebanking Experience

• Prior experience with door-to-door canvassing, including deep canvassing or relational organizing models.
• Prior experience running or participating in phonebanking operations.
• Familiarity with voter or constituent contact tools (VAN, EveryAction, ThruText, Hustle, or similar platforms).
• Experience training volunteers in canvassing or phonebanking techniques is a significant plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience ($20/hr starting)
• Benefits package (health, dental)
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth within the organization.

How to Apply

Please send a resume and a brief cover letter (no more than one page) explaining why you want to organize with Reclaim Roxbury and any relevant experience to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $41,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Community engagement: 1 year (Preferred)

Location:

• Boston, MA (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Boston, MA