Regional Organizing Manager (Central/Eastern Mass)

Neighbor to Neighbor MA • Lynn, MA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Neighbor to Neighbor Massachusetts (N2N) is a member-led, community-based, civic engagement organization dedicated to achieving racial, economic, and environmental justice. Transformative work is at the heart of our mission and cuts across all our activities. We have Chapters in Lynn, Springfield, Holyoke, and Worcester. The Regional Organizing Manager (Eastern/Central) is a mid-level management role within the organization, reporting to the Deputy Director. In coordination with the other Regional Organizing Manager, this role serves as a member of the Organizing Leadership Team (OLT). It will co-lead the organizing team in developing field plans, assisting with local strategic organizing plans, and creating campaign plans for electoral and issue campaigns. This is an in-person role with some flexibility for virtual work. This role will oversee N2N's organizing work in Worcester and Lynn and supervise the organizers in those cities.

Requirements

• Three or more years of supervisory experience in grassroots organizing, with a focus on statewide and local campaigns.
• Proven track record of community organizing and base building within grassroots organizations, unions, and/or political campaigns.
• Demonstrated experience developing an effective field program (door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, and table and community events) to advance organizing and campaign goals including Developing, implementing, and evaluating field plans alongside a team(s) of organizers and volunteers Setting and achieving clear campaign goals for tangible impact.
• Demonstrated experience ensuring organizer adherence to program objectives with an approach that is both compassionate and discerning.
• Minimum 1-2 cycles of experience in using the Voter Activation Network (VAN) to track progress and conduct data analysis.
• Demonstrated commitment to community organizing as a core strategy for building power among historically excluded communities in alignment with N2N’S mission and values.
• Able to see the “big picture” and translate vision and goals into actionable plans.
• Skilled planner, able to set clear goals and measurable objectives to meet goals.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able and willing to travel regularly to different N2N chapters.
• Strong ties to the State of Massachusetts.
• Out-of-state applicants are welcome.

Nice To Haves

• A keen understanding of the intersections of economic, environmental, and racial justice within the Massachusetts political landscape.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support organizers in basebuilding, leadership development, local, regional, and statewide campaigns.
• Boost communication between the organizing team statewide to ensure cohesion and collaboration among our team.
• Mentor and cultivate the growth and professional development of organizers through dedicated time working side-by-side with organizers in the field.
• Lead assessments, feedback, and yearly staff evaluations for organizers through the N2N-designed process.
• Develop and implement strong, inclusive onboarding processes.
• Define metrics and KPI’s for the organizing team.
• Develop and implement training for organizers, members, and leaders.
• Identify external training opportunities and support organizers and members in attending.
• Co-create strategic electoral and issue campaigns with members and staff.
• Coach and advise organizers and members in running effective electoral campaign field operations.
• Create detailed campaign plans with clear metrics and deliverables to ensure clarity for all staff members involved in the campaign.
• Ensure alignment on all campaigns, issue organizing, and initiatives.
• Ensure all campaigns have a cohesive strategic vision and a unified base-building arc.
• Develop campaign-specific training materials for staff and members.
• Provide steady leadership in setting and carrying out the organizing/campaigns vision and methodology of N2N.
• Work with the Leadership Team and Policy Director on developing and implementing a state-wide strategic vision with short and long-term goals.
• Practice accountability and acknowledge growing edges (in self and others).
• Manage timesheets for direct reports; approve and monitor time off requests.
• Work with organizers to manage chapter budgets and support the creation of the annual organizational budget, with a focus on organizing and program-related expenses.
• Regularly update the finance team on organizing, campaign goals, strategies, and activities to support their preparation of grant proposals and reports.

Benefits

• Vacation time
• Sick days
• Fully paid health and disability insurance
• Travel reimbursement
• A 401(k) program
• Opportunities for career growth
• Comprehensive employee assistance program (EAP) for workers (and those who depend on)
• Relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

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