Lansing Area Organizer

We The People Action Fund • Lansing, MI

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

We The People Action Fund (WTPAF) (501c4), along with and through its sister organization, We The People Michigan (WTPMI) (501c3), works to build a multi-racial, working-class constituency across the state that is engaged in community organizing, the development of leaders, and the building of a unified, proactive agenda rooted in economic, racial, and social justice for all Michiganders. In 2018, people from all corners of Michigan came together to outline The People’s Agenda, a vision for a Michigan in which all people have dignity, that is safe and sustainable, and that protects our democracy and acknowledges our history. Since then, We The People Action Fund and We The People Michigan have been organizing across the state in support of this living, evolving vision. 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
• A generous PTO package, including a minimum of 30 paid days off per year for holidays and observances, and 2 weeks paid vacation.

What This Job Offers

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