Assistant Director for Organizing, Northeast Program

Jobs to Move America • New York, NY

5d • $93,000 - $113,000 • Remote

About The Position

Jobs to Move America (JMA) is seeking a talented and experienced Assistant Director for Organizing to lead worker organizing efforts in the railcar manufacturing industry across multiple states. This role will focus on leveraging investments in the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority's railcar fleets to promote family and community-sustaining jobs. The Assistant Director will work under the supervision of the Northeast Director, leading worker organizing and coalition-building in the New York Metro area and at least one other location outside New York. The goal is to win community benefits agreements and advance public policy to improve job quality in manufacturing. The position involves direct supervision of up to three full and part-time staff, designing organizational initiatives, and occasional travel. The work is principally focused in the New York City Metropolitan area.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in labor and community organizing, with a strong preference for experience in labor union external organizing.
• At least 3 years supervising organizers and leading them on campaigns, with experience as a lead organizing or Organizing Director in labor union external organizing campaigns strongly preferred.
• Experience in building coalitions across a range of stakeholders.
• Experience working with data management systems to track contacts; Action Builder and/or Salesforce experience is a plus.
• Skill in thinking both creatively and analytically about organizing methodology.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and remotely when necessary with good Google Suite technical skills.
• Good time management and ability to maintain a high level of timely follow-up to follow through on commitments.
• Deep understanding of the labor movement.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team while providing useful and effective feedback.
• Demonstrated ability to lead with curiosity, empathy, self-awareness, and accountability.
• Experience working across lines of difference and able to build and sustain authentic and productive working relationships with colleagues including JMA employees as well as external partners.
• Comfort operating in dynamic, politically nuanced environments.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel within New York City metropolitan area.

Nice To Haves

• A deep understanding and experience with the political and labor movement landscape in the New York City Metro area.
• Experience with negotiating or implementing community benefits agreements.
• Experience forming and managing coalitions with labor and community groups.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Knowledge of and experience with corporate ability campaigns, corporate research methods, policy analysis and/or policy advocacy, or strategic communication to move workers, decision-makers, and public opinion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee worker organizing strategy in New York and at least one other location out of state focused on campaigns tied to the manufacture of public goods.
• Supervise, oversee and play a role in directly carrying out outreach and 1:1 conversations with workers.
• Identify and recruit worker leaders for a leadership committee.
• Facilitate worker leadership committees in activities that advance campaign goals.
• Collaborate with Northeast Director and policy, researcher, and legal staff on campaign strategies and tactics, including policy advocacy and managing relationships with key elected officials.
• Attend in-person coalition or virtual partner events as a representative of the organization.
• Maintain and oversee databases for workers and community partners.
• Oversee the recruitment, formation, and management of community and labor partners into coalitions committed to winning community benefits agreements.
• Co-manage relationships with coalition partners in collaboration with other staff on the campaign team.
• Regularly travel out of state to supervise and carry out field organizing and meet with coalition partners.
• Supervise full-time and part-time staff by holding regular check-in meetings, reviewing work plans and progress, and reviewing organizing materials.
• Direct, supervise and contribute to the development of raps, assessment tools, debrief notes, outreach and turnout plans, and other campaign materials.
• Support the Northeast Director in program budget development and implementation.
• Support fundraising, participate in organization-wide committees and trainings (not to exceed 15% of time).
• Foster a collaborative, feedback-rich, and equity-centered team culture.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision (employee + dependents)
• Generous PTO, including a two-week winter break and sabbatical after 5 years
• 401(k) with 5% employer contribution
• Remote work support (home office setup, internet stipend, cell phone reimbursement)
• Professional development opportunities
• PSLF-eligible employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed