Assistant Director for Organizing, Northeast Program

About the role

Jobs to Move America (JMA) is seeking an Assistant Director for Organizing to lead worker organizing efforts in the railcar manufacturing industry across New York and other states. The position will focus on campaigns tied to the manufacture of public goods, building coalitions, and developing community benefits agreements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee worker organizing strategy in New York and at least one other location out of state
• Supervise, oversee, and play a role in directly carrying out: outreach and 1:1 conversations with workers, identification and recruitment of worker leaders, facilitation of worker leadership committees, and activities that advance campaign goals
• Campaign development
• Collaborate with Northeast Director and policy, researcher, and legal staff at JMA on a range of campaign strategies and tactics, including policy advocacy and managing relationships with key elected officials
• Attend in-person or virtual partner events as a representative of the organization
• Maintain and oversee databases for workers and community partners
• Oversee the recruitment, formation, and management of community and labor partners into coalitions committed to winning community benefits agreements
• Co-manage relationships with these partners in collaboration with other staff on the campaign team, including organizers and the Northeast Director
• Contribute to Organizational Development
• Supervise of full-time and part-time staff by holding regular check-in meetings, reviewing work plans and progress, reviewing organizing materials
• Direct, supervise, and contribute to the development of raps, assessment tools, debrief notes, outreach and turnout plans, and other campaign materials, with support from JMA’s Director of Organizing Strategy and Training and Northeast Director
• Support the Northeast Director in program budget development and implementation
• Support fundraising, participate in organization-wide committees and trainings (not to exceed 15% of time)
• Foster a collaborative, feedback-rich, and equity-centered team culture

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in labor and community organizing, with a strong preference for experience in labor union external organizing
• At least 3 years supervising organizers and leading them on campaigns, with experience as a lead organizing or Organizing Director in labor union external organizing campaigns strongly preferred
• Experience in building coalitions across a range of stakeholders
• Experience working with data management systems to track contacts; Action Builder and/or Salesforce experience is a plus

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the labor movement
• Leadership and Collaboration: Ability to lead and inspire a team while providing useful and effective feedback; Demonstrated ability to lead with curiosity, empathy, self-awareness, and accountability; Experience working across lines of difference and able to build and sustain authentic and productive working relationships with colleagues including JMA employees as well as external partners
• Comfort operating in dynamic, politically nuanced environments

Skills & Strengths

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good time management and ability to maintain a high level of timely follow-up to follow through on commitments
• Skill in thinking both creatively and analytically about organizing methodology
• Good Google Suite technical skills

What You Bring

• Reliable transportation and ability to travel within New York City metropolitan area
• Extra consideration will be given to candidates with:
• A deep understanding and experience with the political and labor movement landscape in the New York City Metro area
• Experience with negotiating or implementing community benefits agreements
• Forming and managing coalitions with labor and community groups
• Fluency in Spanish
• Experience with corporate ability campaigns, corporate research methods, policy analysis and/or policy advocacy, or strategic communication to move workers, decision-makers, and public opinion

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $93,000-$113,000 (based on experience and location)
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision (employee + dependents)
• Generous PTO, including a two-week winter break and sabbatical after 5 years
• 401(k) with 5% employer contribution
• Remote work support (home office setup, internet stipend, cell phone reimbursement)
• Professional development opportunities
• PSLF-eligible employer

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter, responses to brief experience-based questions, and three professional references. All applications must be submitted through this process—no phone calls, please. Interviews will be conducted virtually. As part of the process, candidates advancing to later stages will be asked to complete a brief skills assessment. Due to the volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to all applicants.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jobs to Move America is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, or other protected status. We are committed to fair and equitable treatment in all aspects of employment and maintain a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination and harassment. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, women, veterans, formerly incarcerated individuals, and those with experience working alongside these communities.