Syracuse Organizer

Jobs to Move America•Syracuse, NY

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Jobs to Move America is a national and multi-regional strategic policy and action center that works to transform public spending and corporate behavior using a comprehensive approach that is rooted in racial and economic justice and community organizing. We seek to advance a fair and prosperous economy with good jobs and healthier communities for all. JMA is at the forefront of smart policy and strategic organizing to win real benefits for communities and workers of color who too often have been left behind. At this critical time for lower-income, frontline communities and people of color, we are uniquely positioned to advance a powerful agenda for equitable job creation and climate justice, as well as expanded access to training for historically underrepresented groups in the growing green infrastructure and clean technology sectors. The organizer will be responsible for building and sustaining an active and engaged community, labor, and environmental coalition to win community benefits agreements that ensure worker and community needs are prioritized in the development of publicly funded projects. The organizer will also advocate for equity-based policies for good jobs, climate justice, and transparency that strengthen the community’s ability to hold corporations accountable and create a fairer economy. This position is guaranteed for one year with the possibility of extension beyond that. This hybrid position will require regular participation at virtual meetings and frequent travel to in-person meetings throughout the greater Syracuse region. It may also require travel to other regions.

Requirements

3+ years of experience organizing with workers, community groups, and/or unions
Knowledge of and experience working within the political landscape and/or within diverse coalition spaces in Syracuse and/or New York is strongly preferred
Experience leading and/or engaging community coalitions with diverse stakeholders
Experience directly organizing and/or mobilizing workers in an industrial environment
Excellent communication and social skills including the ability to develop new contacts and build transformational relationships with workers and organization leaders
Ability to continually assess and deepen the commitment of key stakeholders, and workers through regular 1:1s, thoughtful asks, and securing of commitments through effective turnout
Facilitation skills and ability to move coalition members to shared agreement and action
Proven ability to build relationships with colleagues and external partners across race, class, and identity lines
High level of timely follow-through and accountability with both internal and external commitments made by partners, allies and workers
Ability to develop and follow a work plan and work independently to carry out assignments to completion and meet deadlines
Maintain good judgment, flexibility and creative thinking in difficult situations and evolving circumstances
Demonstrate self-awareness, empathy, and social skills in work and interpersonal interactions
Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
Access to a reliable, insured vehicle for regular work-related travel
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
Must be able to communicate clearly on telephone with reasonable accommodations

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with workforce development, trades training programs, labor unions, policy and/or research
Familiarity with GoogleSuite and openness to learning new administrative programs such as BambooHR, Certify and other web based platforms

Responsibilities

Build and maintain substantial 1:1 relationships through regular meetings and consistent follow-up with key community stakeholders including managing and supporting monthly coalition meetings
Represent JMA in meetings with decision makers and stakeholders and act as a spokesperson where appropriate
Facilitate or contribute to trainings, meetings, or events designed to build political education and organizing capacity
Recruit new and maintain current partners and community members to support our coalitions and advocacy efforts
Mobilize community members to participate in campaigns, leadership development opportunities, and advocacy efforts
Working closely with JMA's team of campaigners and researchers, contribute to developing and implementing strategy to achieve campaign goals
Alongside our community partners, develop and drive JMA’s field coordination efforts in Syracuse to organize community members and local groups to win community benefits campaigns with New York-based companies
Produce campaign materials such as talking points, organizing raps, outreach tools, and turnout plans
Conduct outreach, interviews, surveys, and power mapping to support base-building and strategy development
Act as an effective spokesperson for JMA's vision, work, and campaigns and represent JMA in high-stakes meetings with decision-makers
Contribute to JMA’s organizational development. For example, assisting with fundraising, providing peer evaluations, and participating in JMA staff committees (not to exceed 10% of time)