Director of Organizing

The DART Center • Fort Myers, FL

2d • $63,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Organizing with LIFE will learn how to bring together the area's diverse faith community to address the root causes of serious community problems. LIFE (Lee Interfaith For Empowerment) is a constituent-led, grassroots organization that brings together faith communities to address the root causes of serious community problems across Fort Myers, FL. LIFE is part of the Direct Action and Research Training Center (DART), one of the largest faith-based community organizing networks in the country. DART's been organizing interfaith coalitions to build power since 1982. Some of DART's victories include over $1 billion invested in affordable housing, $950 million invested in public transportation, more than $22 million secured for communities to address the climate crisis and increase resiliency, and criminal justice reforms resulting in 60,000 fewer arrests of children.

Requirements

• Core passion to win on local justice campaigns
• Excellent relationship-building skills
• Enthusiasm for working with diverse faith communities
• At least three years of professional experience in community organizing, advocacy, congregational or non-profit leadership
• Experience leading teams of people
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a car
• Ability to travel for training events throughout the year

Nice To Haves

• Fluent Spanish speakers

Responsibilities

• Direct the organization, including hiring and supervising all current and future staff at LIFE.
• Build engagement in the community.
• Train grassroots faith leaders how to engage others in the fight for justice & recruit new leaders and congregations into the organization.
• Drive forward campaigns on community problems.
• Train grassroots leaders to identify community problems, conduct research, and develop action plans for issue campaigns.
• Organize public actions of over 1,000 people.
• Fundraise from local sources.
• Coordinate an annual fundraising drive with grassroots leaders who fundraise from individuals, small businesses, and major corporations in the community.
• Ensure that dues from member congregations are collected.
• Work with the organization’s Board of Directors to map out the strategic direction and development of the organization.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate Associate Organizers.
• Ensure that the organization’s finances are in order. This includes maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring that all foundation proposals and reports are submitted in a timely fashion.

Benefits

• Generous retirement contributions of 12% after one year of employment - no match required.
• Four weeks regular paid vacation
• Paid holidays & sick leave
• Flexible scheduling
• Healthcare reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive, on-the-job training through the DART Organizers Institute and individual mentoring and coaching

What This Job Offers

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