Regional Organizer, Northeast

Bread For The World, Inc•Washington, DC

63d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bread for the World is a Christian advocacy organization urging U.S. decision makers to do all they can to pursue a world without hunger. Our mission is to educate and equip people to advocate for policies and programs that can help end hunger in the U.S. and around the world.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of five years' organizing experience; candidates with over 10 years’ experience will be considered for a Sr role.
Understanding of public policy advocacy, legislative process, international and domestic hunger, and congregational/denominational governance.
Experience working with diverse groups, including ability to reach across racial, ethnic, generational, socioeconomic and denominational lines.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office, Internet, databases (RE NXT).

Nice To Haves

Significant experience in Latino, ecumenical and local church settings is desired.
Ability to write and speak English and Spanish fluently is preferred.

Responsibilities

Implements mobilization efforts including resourcing existing activists and Bread teams and churches, delivering results for legislative campaigns and developing financial support for Bread and the Institute.
Engages, educates and motivates a diverse network on hunger-related issues and advocacy with particular emphasis on the Latino community.
Builds grassroots capacity identifying new leaders, building grassroots infrastructure and ensuring that diversity (racial, ethnic, generational, and providing denominational) is an active part of activist recruitment.
Recruits participants for Bread for the World-sponsored events.
Trains volunteers in community organizing, lobbying and media engagement; creates and manages training events and seminars.
Works with deputy director in setting grassroots strategies. Works cross-departmentally to implement engagement with local activists.
Communicates regularly with Bread for the World activists and members.
Stays abreast of legislative and organizational developments, building and maintaining knowledge of key Congressional targets as well as congressmen in assigned regions.
Uses organization's resources in a manner that demonstrates responsibility and good stewardship, including submitting corporate credit card receipts on time, completing timesheets on time, submitting personnel documents on time, and making choices regarding travel arrangements, meals and lodging that are consistent with Bread's values.
Performs other duties as assigned.