Rights & Democracy (RAD) works to advance human rights and strengthen our democracy through grassroots organizing, transformative policy and supporting the development of a new generation of leaders from across Vermont and New Hampshire. We work in close alignment with our sister organization, the Rights & Democracy Institute (RDI).
Our mission is to bring people together to take action to build healthy communities and make
the values of our communities guide the policies of our government. We are building a popular
movement to advance rights and build a real democracy. We work in partnership with
community groups, progressive unions, faith communities, organizations fighting for human
and civil rights, and environmental and climate action groups.
We recognize that there are powerful forces that strategically use racism and hate to divide our
communities, but we know that when we all come together we can build a strong multiracial
democracy in which everyone can thrive.
RAD is a rapidly expanding and dynamic organization, focused on building a people’s
movement to win tangible victories that improve the lives of low-wage workers, immigrants,
communities of color and those most impacted by our overlapping crises. Our nation has failed
to establish a democracy that safeguards our fundamental, inalienable rights to achieve full
human dignity and to advocate effectively for that dignity. We are united in our fight to build
and secure a democracy that guarantees the rights of all to a sustainable, secure livelihood.
We are united in embracing our shared humanity and committing ourselves to the struggle to
claim our inalienable rights, build collective power, and to achieve systemic change toward a
safe future for humanity and our planet.
We are united in our vision of a society committed to human rights and core democratic
principles. Our work to bring this into existence is guided by a commitment to equity,
solidarity, universality, justice, accountability, transparency, power, sustainability, safety, and
freedom.
Current job openings
Community Organizing Fellowship
Help build people power across New Hampshire.
Position: Community Organizing Fellow
Schedule: Approximately 10–20 hours per week
Starting pay: $24.88 per hour
Contract: Part-time, temporary, three-month contract
Anticipated start: Between the weeks of August 10 and August 17
Rights and Democracy New Hampshire is hiring Community Organizing Fellows to help build people power across New Hampshire.
These are part-time, temporary fellowship positions structured as three-month contracts, with the possibility of extension after each term based on funding, organizational needs, and performance.
This is an entry-level opportunity for people who enjoy talking with others, bring a positive and solutions-oriented mindset, and want to learn how community organizing can create meaningful change.
You do not need to arrive with years of professional organizing experience. We are looking for people who are curious, dependable, willing to learn, and excited to build relationships with people from many different backgrounds.
We strongly encourage people of all abilities, ages, identities, educational backgrounds, and life experiences to apply. RAD-NH is committed to creating an accessible and supportive work environment, and reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application process and fellowship.
About the Role
Community Organizing Fellows will support:
- Canvassing and community outreach
- Phonebanking and follow-up calls
- Relationship building with community members
- Membership recruitment and membership asks
- Inviting people to events, trainings, and organizing teams
- Supporting the development of local organizing teams
- Entering and maintaining accurate organizing data
- Helping people move into deeper levels of participation and leadership
Fellows will learn how to build organizing relationships, move people into action, support base building, and help develop local organizing teams rooted in RAD-NH’s values.
Community Organizing Fellows will help identify people who care about healthcare, housing, education, fair taxation, human rights, democracy, and climate justice. They will invite community members into deeper participation with RAD-NH through conversations, events, trainings, volunteer opportunities, membership, and local organizing teams.
This role includes significant field and outreach work, but the goal is larger than one campaign or one political moment. Community Organizing Fellows will help RAD-NH build the relationships, membership, leadership, and local organizing infrastructure needed to advance issue campaigns, legislative work, electoral organizing, and long-term movement building across New Hampshire.
Who Should Apply
You may be a strong fit for this fellowship if you:
- Enjoy meeting and talking with new people
- Bring a positive, welcoming, and respectful attitude
- Are willing to listen, learn, and receive feedback
- Believe everyday people can work together to improve their communities
- Are dependable and able to follow through on weekly commitments
- Are comfortable asking people to attend events, volunteer, join RAD-NH, or take action
- Can work independently while also contributing to a team
- Are interested in community organizing, advocacy, civic engagement, or social change
Prior experience in organizing, canvassing, political campaigns, labor, advocacy, community engagement, customer service, caregiving, education, hospitality, sales, faith communities, or volunteer leadership can be helpful, but it is not required.
Skills and experience gained through family responsibilities, disability advocacy, community involvement, mutual aid, volunteering, lived experience, or other nontraditional paths are valued and encouraged.
Applicants with stronger relevant experience may, in some cases, be considered for a part-time Community Organizer contract with additional responsibilities. These positions would remain temporary, structured as three-month contracts, and dependent on continued funding and organizational needs.
Schedule, Pay, and Commitment
This position is approximately 10–20 hours per week, with hourly pay starting at $24.88 per hour. Anticipated starting dates are between the weeks of August 10 and August 17.
Community Organizing Fellows are part of RAD-NH’s union-represented staff and are covered by the organization’s collective bargaining agreement.
Fellows are expected to participate in training and complete scheduled work every week for the duration of the contract. Evening and weekend availability will be required because much of our outreach takes place when community members are available.
Some responsibilities may involve travel, standing, walking, phone or computer use, or attending community events. RAD-NH welcomes conversations about reasonable accommodations and alternative ways of completing essential responsibilities.
Questions and Applications
Applications are accepted only through our online application form.
For questions about the position or accommodation needs, please contact:
Through July 25 and after August 17:
Dögg Proppé Hugosdóttir
Executive Director, Rights and Democracy New Hampshire
[email protected]
From July 26 through August 17:
Sebastián Fuentes
Field and Outreach Director, Rights and Democracy New Hampshire
[email protected]
RAD-NH is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, ages, immigration backgrounds, abilities, veteran statuses, socioeconomic backgrounds, and levels of formal education.
RAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to equity and inclusion. Core to our work is an understanding of the multiple and intersecting ways in which society is constructed to disadvantage and marginalize people of color, LGBTQ people, immigrants, indigenous peoples, women, low-income people, people with disabilities, previously incarcerated people, and others. We believe that underrepresented and marginalized communities must be centered in the work that we do and we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or from these communities.
Rights & Democracy does not discriminate against or tolerate harassment of any employee because of race, color, gender identity, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, any other basis prohibited by law, or protected activity under the anti-discrimination statutes.
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We believe rights and democracy are won when people come together to make their voices heard. Join Rights & Democracy a become a part of making positive change in our community!