Development Associate, North Carolina

You will thrive in this role if you have

• A strong commitment to Common Cause’s nonpartisan mission and to advancing civil rights through our pro-democracy agenda
• A track record of working collaboratively with others, and the ability to build relationships with multiple stakeholders with diverse interests
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines for multiple projects at once, with attention to detail, and a resourceful approach to solving problems
• A commitment to equity in the goals of your work and in how you work with others
• Openness to feedback and awareness of your own strengths and areas for growth
• Familiarity with office productivity tools including Microsoft Office and Zoom; and ideally you have experience using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar platforms

The following is required

• Demonstrated interest in fundraising
• Demonstrated interest in the unique aspects of North Carolina’s political dynamic, and in democracy issues and/or civil rights
• Ability to travel 1-2 times per year for team and/or all staff retreats, as well as to work in-person at various locations around North Carolina at least 4 days per month
• Willing to have a social media presence on behalf of Common Cause, including being tagged on posts and creating content on behalf of the organization (as needed, Common Cause will provide accounts for staff members to use)
• Per our nonpartisan policy, Common Cause staff members may not currently be in elected office (or running for office); on the Steering Committee or Finance Committee for any political candidate; or affiliated with the leadership of a political party

Additional information about this role

• This position is included in a union-represented collective bargaining unit and specific employment terms and conditions are subject to collective bargaining negotiations
• Common Cause is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time; please note that if hired, you will be asked to produce documentation for authorization to work in the US