Director of Organizing

Primary Responsibilities

• Build engagement in the community- Train grassroots faith leaders how to engage others in the fight for justice & recruit new leaders and congregations into the organization.
• Drive forward campaigns on community problems- Train grassroots leaders to identify community problems, conduct research, and develop action plans for issue campaigns.
• Organize public actions of over 1,000 people.
• Fundraising from local sources- Coordinate an annual 6-8 week fundraising drive with grassroots leaders who fundraise from individuals, small businesses, and major corporations in the community.
• Ensure that dues from member congregations are collected.
• Organizational development & management- Work with the organization’s Board of Directors to map out the strategic direction and development of the organization.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate future Associate Organizers.
• Ensure that the organization’s finances are in order. This includes maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring that all foundation proposals and reports are submitted in a timely fashion.

Qualifications

• Core passion to win on local justice campaigns
• Excellent relationship-building skills
• Enthusiasm for working with diverse faith communities
• At least three years of professional experience in community organizing, advocacy, congregational or non-profit leadership
• Experience leading teams of people
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a car
• Ability to travel for training events throughout the year

Who You Are

You're excited to direct a nonprofit organization and set the vision for its growth. You have a passion for justice, and are energized by the prospect of uniting people around a common cause. You are naturally curious and value strong relationships. You may or may not be personally religious. Either way, you have a genuine respect for all faith traditions and are excited about uniting faith communities to live out their call to “do justice”. Roanoke Justice Ministry is a diverse coalition that includes communities of color, low-to-moderate-income communities and immigrant communities. We strongly encourage people from these backgrounds, as well as fluent Spanish speakers, to apply.