Detroit Organizer

WE THE PEOPLE ACTION FUND • Detroit, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We The People Action Fund (WTPAF) is seeking a full-time organizer to work in Metro Detroit, with a focus on the city of Detroit. The organizer will be responsible for building a base of volunteer leaders to run community organizing campaigns on local issues such as housing affordability, immigrant justice, safety, and stability. The goal is to create a community and political home for BIPOC and working-class people, fostering deeper political analysis and organizing skills through campaign work. The Detroit Organizer will report to the SE Michigan Lead Organizer.

Requirements

• A deep commitment to the values and vision of WTPAF.
• A natural sense of curiosity about people and the ability to relate to them.
• Skill in connecting personal experience with historical and political context.
• Ability to pay attention to the details, be vigilant about tracking goal progress, and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to speak up, suggest new ideas, receive feedback, and adjust plans accordingly to ensure successful completion of goals.
• A relational leader and good team player, able to work well with others in a collaborative setting, and motivate diverse groups of people.
• Experience initiating conversations with community members about their stories, hopes, fears, and challenges, with a willingness to be bold in conversations with strangers and volunteers.
• Computer literacy and experience with MS Office and Google Suite.
• Excellent communication skills through a variety of channels, including written and oral.
• Must be based in Southeast Michigan, with a preference for Wayne County.

Nice To Haves

• Previous organizing experience is preferred.
• Previous training in community organizing is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Construct a functioning volunteer base that can build and drive organizing campaigns, with the necessary committees and structures to hold regular meetings for learning, strategizing, action, and fellowship.
• Leverage community organizing skills, such as personal narrative, recruitment, and coaching to achieve this.
• Recruit members and invest in their leadership skills and understanding, using organizing activities like one-to-ones, house meetings, listening sessions, and trainings.
• Cultivate a values-aligned culture within the base that accounts for rights and responsibilities of the membership.
• Support members in building their own teams.
• Work to execute goals and metrics set forth by WTPAF.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% coverage of health insurance for employees and 75% coverage of eligible family members
• 100% coverage of dental and vision for employees and eligible family members
• 401(k) with a 5% employer match
• Generous PTO package, including a minimum of 30 paid days off per year for holidays and observances
• 2 weeks paid vacation

What This Job Offers

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