Lansing Area Organizer
About The Position
WTPAF seeks a full-time organizer that will work to develop relationships with community members in the Lansing area. The organizer will work to build a base of volunteer leaders that will build and run a community organizing campaign related to housing affordability, safety, and stability. The campaign will provide a community and political home for BIPOC and working class people that is values-centered, where members deepen their political analysis and sharpen community organizing skills by engaging in campaign work. The Lansing Area Organizer will report to the Managing Director.
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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
