DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZING

DOLORES C HUERTA FOUNDATION•Bakersfield, CA

4d•$76,393 - $86,057•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Executive Director and President, the Organizing Director/Trainer is responsible for oversight and supervision of Community Organizers while designing and implementing power-building strategies and tactics to support civic engagement work.

Requirements

BA or BS from a four-year university or commensurate experience.
3–5 years of training experience.
Minimum three (3) years of management experience.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
Strong oral and written communication, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills.
Advanced facilitation skills for small and large group meetings.
Strong commitment to social justice, racial justice, and community empowerment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and internet research tools.

Responsibilities

Oversee training of staff, volunteers, and community associates (Vecinos Unidos) in human rights to achieve social justice through organizing.
Conduct leadership development trainings.
Supervise DHF Community Organizers in Kern, Fresno, Kings, and Tulare counties.
Coach organizers to meet objectives aligned with strategic and operational plans.
Coordinate and facilitate weekly departmental meetings.
Gather weekly reports from organizers and compile departmental summaries for Executive Director.
Maintain clear and timely communication with community members, organizers, Executive Director, and President.
Coordinate and facilitate planning meetings.
Convey the DHF mission in all professional interactions.
Participate in DHF fundraising events.
Oversee timely data entry of community contacts.
Attend staff and director meetings and submit weekly and monthly reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Support development and execution of organizing strategies aligned with civic engagement goals.
Ensure effective coordination between organizing staff and leadership.
Represent DHF in community meetings, trainings, and events as assigned.
Ensure accurate record keeping and reporting of organizing activities.
Oversee data management related to community contacts and campaign tracking.