Director of Organizing

The DART Center•Roanoke, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Organizing leads Roanoke Justice Ministry, a constituent-led grassroots organization that brings faith communities together to address the root causes of serious community problems across the Roanoke Valley. The Director works with diverse faith communities to build people power and pursue local justice campaigns. The position directs the organization, including hiring and supervising future staff, and reports directly to the Board of Directors. The role includes developing community engagement and grassroots leadership, advancing issue campaigns, organizing large public actions, coordinating fundraising, and supporting the organization’s strategic direction and operations. The Director also ensures sound financial recordkeeping and timely submission of foundation proposals and reports. The position is based in Roanoke. Candidates should be based in the Roanoke Valley or willing to relocate. The organization offers professional development through DART, including initial classroom training, mentoring, and ongoing local, regional, and national staff trainings.

Requirements

Core passion for winning 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 leadership, or nonprofit leadership.
Experience leading teams of people.
Valid driver’s license and access to a car.
Ability to travel for training events throughout the year.
Based in the Roanoke Valley or willing to relocate to Roanoke.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish.
Experience or background in communities of color, low-to-moderate-income communities, or immigrant communities.

Responsibilities

Build engagement in the community and train grassroots faith leaders to engage others in justice work.
Recruit new leaders and congregations into the organization.
Train grassroots leaders to identify community problems, conduct research, and develop action plans for issue campaigns.
Drive forward campaigns addressing community problems.
Organize public actions of more than 1,000 people.
Coordinate an annual six-to-eight-week fundraising drive with grassroots leaders, soliciting individuals, small businesses, and major corporations in the community.
Ensure dues from member congregations are collected.
Work with the Board of Directors to develop the organization’s strategic direction and growth.
Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate future staff, including Associate Organizers.
Ensure the organization’s finances are in order, maintain accurate financial records, and submit foundation proposals and reports on time.

Benefits

10% retirement contributions after one year of employment, with no match required.
Paid vacation leave.
Paid holidays.
Paid 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 consulting.
Professional development, including initial five-day training, one-on-one mentoring, multi-day trainings, and ongoing coaching and staff trainings.