Kiley A. Staufenbeil

Email: kileyastaufenbeil@gmail.com

Digital and political organizer committed to promoting equitable and effective strategies, campaigns, and workplaces. 

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Political messaging analysis and development. • Organizing strategy development and implementation.

• Workshop presenting and employee training. • Copywriting, social media management, and email-building. 

• Proficient in: Asana, MailChimp, Copper CRM, Microsoft Office Suite, GMass, Zoom Webinar, Canva, iConstituent for Constituent Relationship Management, PDI - Political Campaign Software

WORK EXPERIENCE 

TaskForce/Into Action Lab (Remote) National Organizing Senior Manager August 2021-Present

• Managing partnership network, data, and assessment of content distribution networks. Grew partner Slack community of activists and organizations by 150%.

• Oversee and support four Regional Organizing staffers in developing work plans and programming to promote the growth of team output in distributing digital content and driving downloads. 

• Orchestrating regular and free programming to present political organizing strategy and resources, serviced over 300 organizations and activists. 

• Building two-way relationships with national political organizations to inform digital content and expand its reach. Maintaining a high-touch approach to partnerships to ensure enduring relationships.

• Developing a yearly content calendar featuring relevant holidays, cultural events, and anniversaries to inform culturally competent and relevant digital content. 

City of San José - Office of City Councilmember Sylvia Arenas                                   San José, CA 

Council Assistant/Community Relations     July 2019-July 2021

• Served as a small business liaison and spearheaded efforts to promote local businesses during COVID-19.  

• Assisted in executing office communications by leading the Councilmember’s social posts and office newsletter. 

• Promoted community-building through programming, emphasizing underserved areas of the Councilmember’s district.

• Empowered residents utilize City resources and reach appropriate City departments for their needs.

Sylvia Arenas for Council District 8             San José, CA        

Field Director                                                                                                                January 2020-March 2020

• Lead role for recruiting, coordinating, and retaining volunteers on a winning, progressive campaign for a city election. 

• Responsible for communicating a campaign message and empowering people to join our team. 

• Hosted volunteer training sessions, phone bank events, and canvassing dates.

San José State University, Political Science Department                     San José, CA

Instructional Student Assistant       August 2019-December 2019

• Facilitated learning for 150+ students in a university political science class. 

• Prepared study materials and hosted study sessions before exams.

Family Justice Center, JusticeCorps              San José, CA        

Student Intern               May 2017- May 2018

• Served over 200 self representing litigants with starting divorce and parentage cases in Santa Clara County, most of whom could not otherwise afford legal assistance. 

EDUCATION

San José State University       April 2020

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Double Minor in Anthropology and Public Policy, Magna Cum Laude

Cumulative GPA: 3.8, President’s Scholar 2020

LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES

Vancouver Free Fridge Project Committee           Vancouver, WA

Volunteer Director   August 2022-Present

• Recruiting and onboarding lead for a regular volunteer staff for a multi-location mutual aid free fridge and pantry.

• Responsible for advocating project’s saliency to the City and relevant committees to ensure program’s success and longevity.