Oakland/Alameda County Campaign Manager – Black Organizing Project-Apply by 30 Apr 2026

The Black Organizing Project (BOP) is a Black-led community organization committed to advancing racial, social, and economic justice through grassroots organizing and community-building in Oakland, California, and across the Bay Area. BOP’s mission centers on revitalizing Oakland’s Black community by fostering leadership development, political education, and systemic change. The organization prioritizes a holistic approach to staff well-being, offering competitive salaries, a four-day workweek, and three paid company-wide seasonal breaks per year. While the organization operates a hybrid work model, all program staff must live within a one-hour driving distance of Oakland, CA.

Organizational Vision and Culture

BOP envisions a strong bottom-up organization of Black people that advances racial and economic justice, rebuilds community foundations, exercises political and economic power, and achieves real systemic change. Staff are expected to actively contribute to a culture of radical care, equity, and joyful connection to Black Liberation while demonstrating thoughtful understanding of political and historical contexts. Conflict resolution through transformative justice, generative communication, and sustaining a healthy, positive work environment are core expectations for team members.

About the Campaign

The Campaign Manager will lead BOP’s involvement in the Alameda County Living Wage for All (LW4A) coalition, which aims to place a $30 minimum wage initiative on the November 2026 ballot. This campaign responds to the affordability crisis, with current data indicating that individuals and families need at least $41.31 per hour to cover basic necessities. The LW4A coalition is composed of worker-led organizations and community partners, including One Fair Wage, National Education Association, Popular Democracy, Policy Link, NAACP, and over 100 additional labor and community groups nationwide. BOP’s role is to ensure Black residents, leaders, and business owners are central to campaign leadership and outcomes, including advocating for regional “Hire Black” initiatives.

Position Overview

The Oakland/Alameda County Campaign Manager is a senior strategist and campaign leader responsible for managing BOP’s LW4A efforts on a day-to-day basis. Reporting to Co-Organizing Director Malcolm Harris, this role focuses on political leadership, coalition building, resource development, and strategic guidance. The Campaign Manager will manage field operations, oversee staff and volunteers, and collaborate with the LW4A coalition leadership to implement an aggressive voter persuasion and GOTV (Get Out The Vote) plan.

Key Responsibilities

1. Campaign Operations:
   • Manage daily campaign operations, including logistics, supply ordering, and staff coordination.
   • Ensure internal paid and volunteer field programs meet all goals and metrics.
   • Track and allocate resources effectively to support field activities.
   • Develop materials and training for canvassers, managers, and community engagement.
2. Coalition & Stakeholder Engagement:
   • Leverage relationships with Black and other elected officials, union leaders, advocacy groups, community leaders, and Black business owners.
   • Facilitate coalition meetings, public forums, and stakeholder events.
   • Maintain updated contact lists and ensure efficient communication with coalition partners.
   • Represent BOP in the broader LW4A campaign and promote Black leadership within coalition efforts.
3. Resource Development:
   • Support fundraising efforts by cultivating donors and institutional supporters.
   • Secure financial, political, and organizational resources to strengthen the campaign.
4. Advisory & Support Role:
   • Provide strategic advice to field, communications, and organizing staff.
   • Act as a senior advisor for BOP’s targeted neighborhood and network initiatives.
5. Additional Responsibilities:
   • Integrate leadership development opportunities for BOP members into campaign work.
   • Ensure accurate recording of field contacts and campaign data.

Qualifications

• Well-connected, respected leader with deep roots in Oakland and familiarity with local politics.
• Minimum of two political campaign cycles of experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Energetic, innovative, and solution-oriented with the ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, voter mobilization tools, and databases.
• Commitment to Black liberation and advocacy for workers on subminimum wages, including youth, disabled, tipped, and formerly incarcerated individuals.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, including weekends, and willingness to travel as necessary.
• Preferred: Graduation from Oakland Unified School District or children enrolled in OUSD, valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation.

Conditions and Compensation

This is a temporary full-time position for the term May 15 to November 15, 2026, with an annualized salary of $85,000 and a 32-hour workweek. A background check is required, and positions involving direct interaction with children require fingerprinting. Compensation aligns with BOP’s internal equity principles and is non-negotiable.

Equal Opportunity Employment

BOP is committed to equity and welcomes applicants motivated to address social injustice. The organization prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military status, national origin, disability, or genetic information.

Application Process

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with the goal of filling the position by May 15, 2026. Due to high application volume, BOP cannot provide feedback via LinkedIn or email; qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

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