Director of Organizing Strategy and Training

Jobs to Move America

1d•$108,000 - $138,000•Remote

About The Position

Jobs to Move America (JMA) is a national and regionally based strategic policy center working to transform public spending and corporate behavior in manufacturing. Grounded in racial and economic justice and community organizing, we partner with workers, community organizations, and coalitions to advance a fair economy with good jobs and healthier communities for all. The Organizing Director is a senior leader responsible for building JMA’s organizing program across regions as we advance an agenda for good jobs and climate justice. This role goes beyond traditional campaigning to collaboratively developing and deepening JMA’s coalition and worker organizing methodology in partnership with program directors and organizers across the country. The Director will build a training program for core skills which is tailored to each region and its unique context.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in labor, community, and/or coalition organizing
At least 5 years supervising organizers and leading them on campaigns
Experience in building coalitions across a range of stakeholders
Experience in organizing workers
Experience working with data management systems to track contacts
Skill in thinking both creatively and analytically about organizing methodology
Skill in leading or creating organizing training programs
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
Willingness to travel ~ 25% annually

Nice To Haves

Action Builder experience is a plus
Experience in both coalition building and worker organizing

Responsibilities

Develop JMA’s Organizing Methodology, including building out the organizing method and ideology to support winning campaigns, creating processes for building, structuring, and assessing coalitions, engaging and assessing workers, and engaging community leaders and organizations.
Standardize worker and coalition assessments and data practices across JMA, including using Action Builder for worker organizing and Salesforce for coalition organizing.
Create materials and train staff on organizing methods and processes.
Develop and strengthen the analysis of power in how organizing is carried out.
Ensure that JMA organizers and directors can effectively integrate research, policy, and communications strategies with the organizing programs.
Operationalize intentional considerations of race, gender, and other identity-related oppressions in how organizing is carried out.
Lead Thinking on Strategic Campaigning by collaborating with regional teams to develop multi-faceted campaigns to win enforceable pro-worker policies and agreements.
Provide lead thinking about organizing needs, purposes, outcomes, and plans for each of JMA’s campaigns.
Work with JMA’s partner unions to develop a culture of ongoing learning for organizing methods on JMA campaigns, including co-developing organizing strategies, messaging, and plans; creating systems for JMA and union organizers to collaborate; and identifying opportunities for partnership.
Create an Organizer Training Program, including developing a curriculum for JMA’s organizers, creating materials to train organizers on organizing effective community coalitions and engaging workers, and periodically running training workshops.
Nurture a culture of winning and institutionalizing protections and gains for working people.
Coach JMA Staff by supporting program directors, assistant program directors, and campaign managers in supervising organizers.
Regularly check in, debrief, and provide feedback to JMA organizers and participate in evaluations administered by their supervisors.
Travel to coach organizers in the field and meet with campaign teams and program directors to develop campaign strategy and strengthen organizing skills.

Benefits

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for the employee and dependents, including domestic partners
Generous paid time off including 12 personal days, 12 federal holidays, and 2 floating holidays each year.
Paid, two week winter break at the end of each year.
Employees can accrue up to 20 vacation days and 20 sick days.
After 5 years of work, all staff are eligible to apply for 3 months of sabbatical leave.
401(k) plan with 5% employer contribution after 6 months of employment
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Cell phone reimbursement
Utility/Internet monthly stipend for those working from home
Work from home office set up provided if needed
Training and professional development opportunities are available upon completion of the probationary period.
Qualifying Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer