Northeast Director

Jobs to Move America • New York City, NY

4d • Remote

About The Position

Jobs to Move America (JMA) is a national strategic policy center working to transform public spending and corporate behavior in manufacturing. Grounded in racial and economic justice and community organizing, JMA partners with workers, community organizations, and coalitions to advance a fair economy with good jobs and healthier communities.

The Northeast Program Director is a senior leader responsible for developing and running comprehensive campaigns to win community benefits agreements in the Northeast. The role leads a team of organizers, researchers, and policy staff in campaigns targeting corporations that receive public funding, as well as efforts to pass just and inclusive government purchasing policies. The position is remote, ideally based in New York City, though applicants elsewhere in New York will also be considered. It reports to the Deputy Director and is full-time, exempt. Salary is $105,000–$138,000, based on relevant experience and location.

The director develops campaign strategy, builds relationships with stakeholders, manages and develops a multidisciplinary staff team, sets strategic direction, and oversees the Northeast team budget. The role also contributes to organizational leadership through fundraising, peer evaluations, internal trainings, staff committees, strategic planning, cross-team collaboration, and policy and systems development. Organizational leadership activities should not exceed 20% of the position’s time.

JMA is a unionized workplace, though this role is not part of the bargaining unit, and is deeply committed to equity and inclusion. Benefits include employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents; generous paid time off, including a two-week winter break and a sabbatical after five years; a 401(k) with a 5% employer contribution; remote-work support; and professional development opportunities. JMA is a PSLF-eligible employer.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of organizing experience with a union, community organization, or other advocacy group.
• At least 3 years as a lead or organizing manager in a supervisory capacity.
• Strong strategic thinking, including the ability to power map, plan, and execute campaigns to win policy victories and community benefits agreements.
• Significant knowledge of the U.S. labor movement and a basic understanding of local union needs and concerns.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to tailor messages to communicate JMA’s work clearly and persuasively to the public and inspire support.
• Ability to build and sustain authentic, productive working relationships across race and other group identities with colleagues and external partners.
• Ability to assess and develop team members’ leadership through regular one-on-ones, annual goals and benchmarks, and annual performance evaluations.
• Facilitation skills and ability to unite a team around goals, strategic direction, and campaign or work plans.
• Self-awareness, empathy, and social skills in work and interpersonal interactions.
• Ability to participate in a culture of feedback and strengthen the practice of courageous conversations.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, and overcome obstacles.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt quickly to change and take advantage of unexpected opportunities.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Familiarity with GoogleSuite.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other applicable standards, including meeting productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with applicable standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly by telephone, with reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with comprehensive campaigns or policy development.

Responsibilities

• Lead community benefits campaigns at green manufacturers, including community and worker organizing around factories and development of research into factory conditions.
• Develop and manage comprehensive campaigns integrating research, organizing, communications, legal, and policy strategies.
• Build relationships and engage high-level stakeholders, including public officials, unions, coalition partners, journalists, and funders.
• Develop and manage a multidisciplinary staff team, hold team members accountable to program goals, and provide professional development opportunities.
• Set strategic direction for JMA campaigns in the Northeast.
• Develop and manage the Northeast team budget.
• Assist with fundraising, provide peer evaluations, facilitate internal trainings, and participate in JMA staff committees, with these activities not exceeding 20% of time.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures, including timely completion of personal administrative responsibilities and oversight of team members’ understanding and compliance.
• Contribute as a management team member to strategic planning, cross-team collaboration, and development of organization-wide policies and systems.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, including a two-week winter break.
• Sabbatical after 5 years.
• 401(k) with a 5% employer contribution.
• Remote work support, including home office setup and an internet stipend.
• Professional development opportunities.
• PSLF-eligible employer.

What This Job Offers

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