Application Guide

How to Apply for Small Business Organizer (Raleigh-Durham, Phoenix, or San Antonio)

at Integrity Matters

🏢 About Integrity Matters

Integrity Matters is a mission-driven organization dedicated to safeguarding democratic institutions and boosting civic participation, with a unique focus on engaging business leaders in election integrity. Working here means contributing to a nonpartisan cause that directly impacts the health of democracy, alongside a team committed to transparency and grassroots action.

About This Role

As a Small Business Organizer, you'll be the bridge between business owners and election protection efforts, recruiting at least 100 small business owners and mobilizing them into 80+ actions like poll watching and voter education. This role is impactful because it leverages the influence of local entrepreneurs to strengthen election integrity in key states.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with reviewing your CRM to follow up with business owners who expressed interest, then making phone calls or meeting owners in person to discuss election protection roles. Afternoons could involve planning a small networking event or training volunteers, ending with data entry and a team check-in on progress toward the 100-owner goal.

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🎯 Who Integrity Matters Is Looking For

  • Has 2+ years of proven experience in community, political, or labor organizing, with a track record of recruiting and motivating volunteer leaders.
  • Excels at one-on-one relationship building and can effectively engage small business owners through referrals, events, and partner networks.
  • Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills to support storytelling and media opportunities for business owners.
  • Is detail-oriented with CRM data entry experience, able to track progress and provide strategic feedback.

📝 Tips for Applying to Integrity Matters

1

Highlight specific examples of recruiting volunteers or members, especially if you've worked with business owners or entrepreneurs.

2

Quantify your achievements: mention numbers like 'recruited 50 volunteers' or 'organized 30 events' to match the role's targets.

3

Tailor your resume to emphasize election-related or civic engagement experience, even if it was volunteer-based.

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In your cover letter, explicitly connect your organizing skills to the mission of protecting democratic institutions.

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Research Integrity Matters' current campaigns and mention them in your application to show genuine interest.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your passion for election integrity and why engaging business owners is a powerful strategy.', 'Concrete examples of recruiting and mobilizing people into action, with metrics if possible.', 'Your ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders, including small business owners.', 'How your organizing experience aligns with the specific goals of recruiting 100 owners and 80 actions.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Integrity Matters' website and recent press releases to understand their current campaigns and language.
  • → Look into their partner organizations (e.g., business alliances, election protection groups) to see networking opportunities.
  • → Read about election integrity issues in the target states (Raleigh-Durham, Phoenix, San Antonio) to tailor your approach.
  • → Check their social media for stories of business owners they've featured to understand their narrative style.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you recruited a difficult prospect. How did you persuade them to get involved?
2 How would you approach a small business owner who is skeptical about election integrity?
3 Tell us about your experience with CRM tools and how you used data to track organizing progress.
4 How do you plan to recruit 100 business owners in a short timeframe? What strategies would you use?
5 How do you handle rejection or low engagement from volunteers? Can you give an example?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't focus solely on political ideology; this is a nonpartisan role centered on process, not party.
  • Avoid generic statements about 'wanting to make a difference' without tying them to specific organizing skills.
  • Don't overlook the data tracking requirement; failing to mention CRM experience can be a red flag.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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