Organizing Director
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Canada
Salary: $85,000 · Full-time
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Political Parties, Campaigns, Election Organizing
Position: Organizing Director
Political party: Green Party of Ontario
Location: Hybrid (home and Toronto office)
This role is central to expanding our volunteer and voter base and building campaign skills across the province with the ultimate aim of electing more Green MPPs in the next General Election.
Collaborating closely with the Organizing team, senior staff, the Leader(s), and other departments, the Organizing Director ensures that Organizing, election and issue campaign efforts are coordinated, data-informed, and mission-driven.
Organizing Director
Responsibilities & Deliverables
Team Leadership & Management
The GPO’s Next Organizing Director Is Someone With
The GPO Offers
Thank you for your interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or in-person visits please. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume as one file to hiring@gpo.ca .
Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca.
Please note: interviews will be held on a rolling basis, applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for consideration.
The GPO is an equal-opportunity employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background and encourage all to apply. Accommodation will be provided during the hiring process and in the position as needed.
Position: Organizing Director
Political party: Green Party of Ontario
Location: Hybrid (home and Toronto office)
- Type: Full time
- Start Date: January 2027
- Salary: $85,000
This role is central to expanding our volunteer and voter base and building campaign skills across the province with the ultimate aim of electing more Green MPPs in the next General Election.
Collaborating closely with the Organizing team, senior staff, the Leader(s), and other departments, the Organizing Director ensures that Organizing, election and issue campaign efforts are coordinated, data-informed, and mission-driven.
Organizing Director
Responsibilities & Deliverables
Team Leadership & Management
- Build a great team culture: Create a welcoming, high-energy environment grounded in respect, inclusion, mentorship, and mutual support.
- Work side-by-side with your team: Help establish workplans, set clear objectives, and work alongside them to execute.
- Maintain standards: Keep all operations aligned with GPO Human Resources and Safe Spaces policies.
- Keep systems organized: Oversee tracking systems and data storage so team records are accurate, up-to-date, and easy to access.
- Lead provincial and riding level issue campaigns: Team up with internal GPO departments and local riding teams to launch impactful issue campaigns across Ontario and in key ridings.
- Champion campaign tech: Train and support staff and volunteers in using the GPO’s new election software for issue campaigns.
- Empower local leaders: Back local, active-on-the-ground, grassroots leaders with strong central resources and guidance.
- Build long-term capacity: Coach local riding teams to build capacity with the goal to win. Lead training and provide support to CAs and key ridings with elections related activities such as candidate nominations, Elections Ontario requirements, election readiness, running and winning campaigns.
- Identify positive electoral opportunities: Use data and political insights to identify target ridings and growth opportunities.
- Support campaign tech rollout: Support election campaign tech training for staff and provincial volunteers.
- Ensure full compliance: Make sure candidates and CAs understand and follow both GPO and Elections Ontario rules and financial reporting requirements.
- Coordinate Leader tours: Partner across departments to plan strategic tour stops for the Party Leaders both on and off the campaign trail.
- Recruit top candidates: Guide the organizing team’s strategy to find and recruit quality candidates.
- Mobilize our base: Use data and organizing best practices to recruit and engage volunteers, donors, members, and voters across the province.
- Build strong alliances: Develop real, lasting relationships with new and existing movements and organizations in the climate and social justice sectors.
The GPO’s Next Organizing Director Is Someone With
- strong experience on a political campaign or within a political party structure
- proven ability to guide a team and manage complex projects to successful outcomes
- a deep understanding of Ontario’s political, electoral, and social movement landscapes
- effective oral and written communication skills
- strong interpersonal skills and a patient, positive, and courteous attitude
- proven organizational and time management skills and attention to detail
- experience with community or grassroots organizing
- a comfort in working in a fast-paced, all-hands-on-deck environment
- an overarching dedication to achieving climate and social justice in Ontario
- proficiency in working with various online technologies such as Google Workplace, Slack, CRM database, etc.
- participation in a major tech transition or experience in change management an asset
- a valid driver’s license and willingness to drive and travel within Ontario is an asset
- French language skills are an asset.
The GPO Offers
- Meaningful work: Contribute to the Green Party of Ontario’s mission to advance environmental and social justice policy and build a healthier, more equitable Ontario.
- Employee benefits: Access a benefits package that supports health and well-being.
- Flexible schedules: Flexible working hours, coordinated with your manager to meet team needs, responsibilities and deadlines.
- Vacation: Three weeks (15 days) of vacation per year upon start, with incremental increases corresponding to number of years worked
- Breaks: A holiday shutdown and Summer Fridays when we aren’t in Election Mode.
- Remote and hybrid work: Work remotely within a hybrid environment, with opportunities for in-person collaboration and attendance at meetings, events and activities as required by your role.
- Opportunities for growth: Build skills and take on new challenges through meaningful projects and collaboration across the organization.
- Connection and collaboration: Work alongside colleagues, volunteers and community leaders who share a commitment to positive change, with opportunities to contribute ideas and help shape the Party’s work across Ontario.
Thank you for your interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or in-person visits please. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume as one file to hiring@gpo.ca .
Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca.
Please note: interviews will be held on a rolling basis, applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for consideration.
The GPO is an equal-opportunity employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background and encourage all to apply. Accommodation will be provided during the hiring process and in the position as needed.
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Responsibilities
Lead the Organizing Team in planning and delivering coordinated, data-informed issue and election campaigns, while developing local riding teams and supporting candidate nominations, election readiness, and campaign compliance. Grow the party’s volunteer, donor, member, voter, and candidate base, build relationships with climate and social justice organizations, and coordinate campaign technology training and leader tours.
Requirements
The role calls for substantial political campaign or party experience, proven team leadership and project management, and a strong understanding of Ontario’s political, electoral, and social movement landscapes. Candidates should bring grassroots organizing experience, strong communication and organizational skills, comfort with online tools and fast-paced work, and a commitment to climate and social justice; a driver’s license, French skills, and experience with technology transitions are assets.
Skills
- Political Campaign Management
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Grassroots Organizing
- Volunteer Recruitment and Engagement
- Candidate Recruitment
- Election Planning
- Campaign Strategy
- Data-Informed Decision-Making
- Campaign Technology Training
- Regulatory Compliance
- Financial Reporting
- Stakeholder Relationship Building
- Communication
- Organizational and Time Management
- Change Management
Benefits
- Employee Benefits Package
- Flexible Working Hours
- Three Weeks of Vacation
- Holiday Shutdown
- Summer Fridays
- Remote and Hybrid Work
- Professional Growth Opportunities
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Government & Public Sector
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Green Party of Ontario
- Political Campaigns
- Election Organizing
- Issue Campaigns
- Grassroots Organizing
- Riding Teams
- Candidate Nominations
- Elections Ontario
- Election Readiness
- Campaign Compliance
- Financial Reporting
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Donor Engagement
- Member Engagement
- Voter Engagement
- Campaign Technology
- Election Software
- Google Workspace
- Slack
- CRM Database
- Data-Informed Organizing
- Target Ridings
- Leader Tours
- Climate Justice
- Social Justice
- Change Management
- Hybrid Work