Jacob Mata
San Francisco
Summary
Progressive Organizer with expertise in Electoral and Issue-based campaigns, adept at base building and leadership development. Skilled in managing field activities to recruit and coordinate large mobilizations and fostering political power in underrepresented communities. Flexible with hours, including evenings and weekends, ensuring successful campaign outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
National Organizer
Our Revolution
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Expanded coalitions by building relationships with candidates and community organizations
- Facilitated monthly meetings for 15+ activists, promoting anti-oligarchy initiatives
- Mobilized 10+ volunteers weekly through successful Prop 50 phonebank operations
- Conducted 45 strategic conversations with activists to recruit and develop leaders
- Enhanced organizing skills of 25+ volunteers through targeted training sessions
Northern California Organizer
Yes on Prop 33
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Strengthened community support for rent control through virtual town halls
- Crafted impactful and tailored narratives to engage diverse urban and rural voters
- Built coalitions with nonprofits to promote Proposition 33 across Northern California
- Executed outreach programs connecting volunteers and supporters throughout Northern California
Field Organizer; Lead Student Organizer
San Francisco Rising / San Francisco Rising Action Fund
03.2021 - 06.2024
- Achieved campaign success by leading teams of 10-15 canvassers across eight campaigns
- Facilitated coalition meetings and assemblies in English, Spanish, and Cantonese
- Coordinated political priorities and partnerships with students and coalition of community organizations
- Launched Student Organizing Committees at SFSU and CCSF for debt cancellation initiatives
- Developed educational workshops for SF Rising’s Summer Fellowship participants
Team Lead
Yes on Prop E
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Engaged voters door-to-door on critical housing development issues
- Advocated for campaign positions through effective policy impact discussions
- Trained volunteers in community outreach via phone and in-person canvassing
Education
B.A. - Race and Resistance Studies
San Francisco State University
06-2022
Skills
- Strategic Campaign Planning
- Coalition Coordination & Infrastructure Support
- Narrative Development
- Team Supervision & Mentorship
- Workshop Design & Facilitation
- 1-1 / Leadership Development
- Field Operations & Event Coordination
- Volunteer Training & Recruitment
- Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms)
- CRM & Outreach Tools (VAN, PDI)
Certification
- Power Up I, Organizing for Power (Fall 2025)
- Yo Cali Emerging Organizers Fellowship (2023-2024)
Timeline
National Organizer
Our Revolution
09.2025 - 12.2025
Northern California Organizer
Yes on Prop 33
05.2024 - 11.2024
Field Organizer; Lead Student Organizer
San Francisco Rising / San Francisco Rising Action Fund
03.2021 - 06.2024
Team Lead
Yes on Prop E
12.2019 - 03.2020
B.A. - Race and Resistance Studies
San Francisco State University