Organizing Director

Organizing Director

Position: Full time with 3-month probationary period and 2-year commitment expected

Salary/benefits: Salary range, $85,000 - $99,000 contingent on level of education and years of experience; full health benefits, union contract, retirement plan, and Annual COLA increase

Closing Date: This position is open until filled.

Organizational Mission Statement

Community Labor United (CLU) is a partnership of organized labor and community-based social justice groups who have come together to address the growing gap between rich and poor by building a common vision and plan of action. Through strategic research, leadership development and organizing, CLU drives forward policies that promote equitable and sustainable communities in Greater Boston and throughout Massachusetts.

Primary Responsibilities

The Organizing Director will be responsible for a wide range of programmatic work, including but not limited to:

• Overseeing all of CLU's organizing campaigns, creating and sustaining a culture of rigor, accountability, and excitement among the organizing team.
• Ensuring high-quality implementation of organizing campaigns and programs.
• Monitoring program metrics, evaluating impact, and reporting outcomes to Executive Director, Board members, and Partners, as appropriate.
• Developing and implementing organizing strategies and campaign action plans for the Green Justice Coalition, Care That Works, and Young Workers Rights.
• Building and maintaining campaign committees, with emphasis on engagement of grassroots community leaders and labor.
• Building a base of supporters and allies for joint campaigns and providing opportunities for engagement in our work.
• Coordinating cross-training sessions between and among coalition partners.
• Strengthening engagement of coalition partners through current campaigns and other programmatic work.
• Providing opportunities for coalition partners to work in collaborative and mutually supportive ways.
• Assessing and providing support for coalition partners' organizational and campaign needs, including direct one-on-one work with individual organizers or other appropriate staff/leaders. Evaluating potential joint organizing campaigns through consistent communication with coalition partners & allies.
• Assisting with fundraising activities, including writing grants, dues collection, events, and mailings.
• Assisting in supervision and workplan development of organizers, interns or consultants when appropriate.
• Guiding communications strategy to highlight campaign successes, mobilize communities, and elevate CLU's mission.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years organizing and management experience
• Commitment to social justice and agreement with organizational mission and goals
• Excellent communication skills--verbal and written
• Excellent organizational skills-- good attention to detail and well organized.
• Self-motivated—proven ability to work independently
• Proven Ability to work under pressure timelines and deadlines
• Ability to work well with diverse groups and populations
• Dedication and ability to work flexible hours (work some evenings and weekends)
• Basic knowledge of computer operations, programs, and social media
• Basic understanding of fundraising through foundations and individual donors
• Coalition building and knowledge of Massachusetts and Boston organizing scene desired
• Bachelor's or higher degree
• Bilingual in English and Spanish desired

Women, People of Color and LGBTQ+ strongly urged to apply. Please email a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three references to Natalicia Tracy at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please include the best time we can contact you.