Organizing Supervisor

Make the Road States (MRStates) is the national home for the second-generation Make the Road family of organizations in Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania Nevada, and New York, that serves to uplift the voices of working-class, immigrants, women, LGBTQIA people, and people of color across the Make the Roads umbrella. From an operational spectrum it serves as the Finance and Human Resources Compliance Officers for the umbrella at large.

Make the Road New Jersey (MRNJ) builds the power of immigrant and working class communities to achieve dignity and respect through community organizing, the provision of high quality legal and support services, transformative education and policy innovation. MRNJ is a project of Make the Road States. Founded in 2014, MRNJ operates centers and organizing hubs in Elizabeth, Passaic, and Perth Amboy that reach thousands of immigrant and working class people of color each year. Our member-led organizing committees -- which work on the issues named above-- implement strategies to combat shared problems, and develop leadership and the capacity for civic participation. MRNJ has won more than 10 pro-immigrant and pro-worker policies, including the nation's first guaranteed severance law, landmark anti-wage theft legislation, occupational and drivers’ license for undocumented immigrants and a $15 minimum wage. We also provide an array of high-quality bilingual services including legal services in the areas of immigration and workplace rights, workplace safety training and college access.

Current Opening:

The Organizing Supervisor reports to the Director and leads a team of organizers and member volunteers to build community power, advance campaigns, and support policy change. This role is responsible for supervising and coaching field organizers, implementing member engagement strategies, supporting membership growth and dues collection, and developing leadership skills among members. Work takes place in a fast-paced, diverse environment across MRNJ member centers in Elizabeth, Perth Amboy, and Passaic, NJ. This is an in-person position requiring a minimum of four days per week on-site, with the expectation of regular weekly travel and work across all three office locations as well occasional evenings, weekends and travel to offsite events, meetings, and activities. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are required.

MRNJ is a unionized workplace; this position is not part of the bargaining unit.

Key Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Supervision & Mentorship: Lead, coach, and support organizing staff using a strengths-based, empowering approach; supervise full-time organizers engaged in canvassing, field organizing, membership, and community involvement.
• Campaign Development: Help design and implement campaigns focused on immigrant workers, tenants' rights, and civic engagement.
• Base Building & Mobilization: Grow the organization's member base, specifically member dues collection, and engage and mobilize directly impacted immigrant communities. Strengthen our membership recruitment and retention models, including advancing membership blitzes and new member orientations;
• Training & Capacity Building: Work with the Services and Legal Departments to direct members to Know Your Rights workshops, accessing services, advocacy skills, and policy engagement.
• Coalition Building: cultivate relationships with partner organizations, labor groups, and stakeholders for collaborative action.
• Operational Management: Manage and approve staff coverage, leave time, punctuality, production, and monitor goal achievement. Facilitate weekly team meetings and create work plans for organizers; create goals for the organizing department and conduct annual evaluations.
• Event & Training Oversight: Oversee and support staff participation in MRNJ’s events, meetings, and training; facilitate as needed.
• Onboarding & Internal Coordination: Supervise and support staff onboarding, training, and ongoing internal operations coordination.
• Internal Communication: Ensure staff are informed and up to date on program, department, and organizational matters to provide accurate information to clients, students, members, guests, and volunteers.
• Workspace Management: Ensure workspaces and shared areas are maintained in a clean, organized, and professional manner.
• Data Management: Ensure accurate and timely data entry and recordkeeping, and support staff in maintaining organized and up-to-date systems. Oversee the tracking and reporting of organizing program goals and outcomes, and ensure each organizer is interfacing with Everyaction.
• Values & Mission Alignment: Model and uphold MRNJ’s values and mission in all interactions and decision-making.
• Additional Duties: Perform other supervisory duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Eligible to work in the US
• At least 5 years of professional community organizing or policy advocacy experience, including experience managing teams
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience, preferably in a unionized environment
• Proficiency in English and Spanish
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for work-related travel
• Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Suite
• Knowledge of database and communication platforms (e.g., EveryAction)
• Strong scheduling skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and effectively prioritize tasks

Job Competencies:

• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and immigrant rights, with an understanding of challenges facing immigrant communities, communities of color, and low- and moderate-income families
• Strong leadership, coaching, public speaking, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse communities, colleagues, and stakeholders
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and organizational skills
• Emotional maturity and professionalism in high-pressure or complex situations
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and respond effectively to unexpected challenges
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized, with the ability to prioritize workload independently
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to professional growth through training, feedback, and continuous learning

Salary and Benefits:

MRStates offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance, 401K, and generous paid vacation, sick, personal days. The salary range for this position is from $81,726 to $94,062

How to Apply: Please attach cover letter/resume and submit all documents to the Make the Road New States career center.

Make the Road believes that social change is best achieved through grassroots community-based organizing that flows directly from and engages the community demanding the change. As a membership-based organization, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, criminal history, or Veteran status. We strongly encourage those from historically excluded groups to apply.