We’re seeking a Southwest Ohio Regional Organizer to strengthen Equality Ohio’s presence in the region. This role is all about building deep community connections, fostering inclusive coalitions, and driving campaigns that advance LGBTQ+ equality. You’ll work directly with local leaders, organizations, and residents to amplify voices and support grassroots movements.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and sustain relationships with local organizations, community leaders, and individuals.
- Facilitate educational opportunities, coalition-building, and crisis response.
- Engage businesses, community groups, and faith communities to support LGBTQ+ equality.
- Support local leaders in advancing pro-LGBTQ+ policies (e.g., non-discrimination ordinances).
- Recruit and mobilize volunteers; represent Equality Ohio at regional events and Pride celebrations.
- Provide statewide resources and best practices to local partners.
- Participate in internal team meetings, equity trainings, and organizational events.
- Unwavering commitment to addressing the needs of LGBTQ+ Ohioans
- Awareness of the issue priorities, policy battles, and experiences of LGBTQ+ Ohioans
- Familiarity with Ohio and in particular, Southwest Ohio region
- Experience and connections in Southwest Ohio
- 2+ years of professional or volunteer work in community organizing, volunteer recruitment, or electoral work
- Experience representing organizations, issues, or candidates in public spaces
- Ability to work evenings and weekends
- Be willing to travel and have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle with insurance
- Experience building relationships with individuals and organizations
We prefer but do not require the following qualifications and skills:
- Direct experience working at an LGBTQ+ or trans-focused movement organization
- An understanding that the process of changing hearts and minds is not overnight or immediate, which is a core element of our theory of change
- Familiarity with a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system and experience with Every Action in particular
- Spanish speaker
Position Details
SUPERVISOR | Director of Local Advocacy
SALARY | $46,000 – $55,000
CLASSIFICATION | Exempt, full-time, bargaining unit employee
LOCATION | This is a remote position, however the employee must reside in Southwest Ohio. The role includes occasional travel to in-person meetings that support the organization’s local advocacy initiatives.
Bargaining Unit
This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Chicago & Midwest Regional Joint Board of Workers United. Specific terms and conditions of employment are subject to negotiations for a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Generous time off package, including paid vacation after six months of employment, 10 paid holidays, 15 days of paid organizational shutdown breaks, 2 weeks of paid sick leave per year, paid family and medical leave, and more.
- Health and vision insurance with minimal employee contribution ($100 per month + $100 per month for optional family coverage)
- Employee-paid dental insurance
- Paid Family Leave and sabbatical opportunities based on length of service
- FSA with employer $25 per month contribution
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Access to optional employee-paid insurance coverage, including long-term disability coverage.
- 403-B plan with employer matching
- Digital security services.
- Multiple stipend opportunities, including Bring Your Own Device, cell phone, internet, and professional development stipends.
- Access to a Bodily Autonomy Assistance Fund
