Organizing Manager

ROLE: ORGANIZING MANAGER

LOCATION: HOUSTON, TX

APPLICATION DEADLINE: APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON A ROLLING BASIS

(We are unable to notify candidates individually when a position has been filled. Please check our website for a current list of open positions.)

The Organizing Manager leads Workers Defense to activate its base of members to move forward and win campaigns that improve the lives of workers and immigrants in Texas. They are the first line of contact for the community and work to build relationships with the organization’s members, build their leadership and build power together. They lead a team of two organizers in moving issue campaigns, base building efforts and membership engagement.

HOW TO APPLY: Send resume, cover letter, and three professional references to jobs@wdactionfund.org. Please include the position title on the subject line of your email. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

WHY WE’RE EXCITED ABOUT YOU:

• You are passionate about protecting and strengthening worker & immigrant rights in Texas!
• You are excited about engaging in strategic campaigns to organize working & immigrant communities.
• You have strong communication skills that allow you to build relationships and foster cooperation with a diverse array of communities.
• You have experience in organizing and building a base.
• You have experience in organizing campaigns, planning actions and coordinating events.
• You have experience as a manager and are ready to lead and supervise a team of organizers
• You are able to manage multiple projects at once and are able to delegate responsibilities to others.
• You are committed to Workers Defense’s identity as a membership-led organization,
• You have experience working in coalition spaces.
• You are skilled at motivating and inspiring others to take action!

THIS ROLE IN ACTION:

• Grow the membership base
  • Create a plan for the team in the city to conduct canvassing in strategic work sites, neighborhoods, and community institutions to recruit new members to Workers Defense
  • Engage community in a variety of events that showcase the organization’s campaign work and mission
  • Meet monthly base building goals and ensure team of organizers are supported in meeting their goals
• Develop member leaders in city by fostering the analysis, knowledge, and skills necessary to participate effectively in campaign and organizing work
  • Lead in planning of such events
  • Create leadership curriculum and or curriculum for other workshops
  • Conduct leadership workshops
  • Participate in the leadership class trainings
  • Other training for members and support as needed
  • Support team of organizers in successfully developing members leadership
• Community education and engagement
  • Conduct workshops about our campaigns and education of our work as needed by membership
  • Support with Know Your Rights Presentations
• Support with or lead member committees or workgroups
• Support members to plan and take direct action to develop and advance Workers Defense’s strategic campaigns
• Conduct 1:1s, house visits, etc., with potential and current members to build relationships and engage them in campaign work
• Build relationships with strategic allies that can help advance our work and campaigns
• Act not only as a direct supervisor to the organizing team in the city but as a coach to ensure they have the support needed to be successful in their work
• Represent the organization publicly to partner institutions, funders and the public
• Complete administrative functions including evaluations, plans, timesheets, etc.
• Support cross-programmatic campaigns, actions, events and meetings
• Support with grassroots fundraising efforts

WHAT YOU’LL BRING*:

• Two years experience in community organizing, social service, electoral, policy advocacy or related work
• Previous experience managing a team (direct role as a supervisor)
• Fluency in English and Spanish
• Experience managing administrative tasks
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate with a diverse audience
• Availability to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends
• Ability to work well with diverse groups of people (including faith, labor, immigrant, and Latino and Black communities)
• Ability to work independently and juggle multiple responsibilities
• Experience with CiviCRM databases, Hustle, Signal a plus
• Proficiency in computer skills and knowledge of standard office technology
• Ability to do in-person work; going door to door canvassing, going to worksites, leading events or meetings at the office or other locations, conducting presentations or trainings at the office or other locations
• Ability and flexibility for some out of state travel and instate travel
• A valid Texas driver’s license and insured vehicle
• If you don’t meet all the criteria above but still feel your experience could be a good fit for the role, please apply. Workers Defense recognizes that candidates who don’t check every box can still add value to our team.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Annual salary starting at $67,000 based on experience
• $1,000 annual bilingual language stipend (English/Spanish)
• Employer-paid medical, vision, dental, and life insurance for employee
• Some of our Paid Time Off Benefits:
  • 2 weeks (9 days) vacation for the first year of employment and 2 weeks (14 days) for the second year of employment and after
  • 10 days of sick leave in a year
  • 5 Personal Days per year
  • Office Closure during 4th of July week, Thanksgiving Week and during Christmas in addition to paid holidays
  • Every other Friday off
• Retirement plan with company match of 3%
• Parental leave of 12 weeks paid (after probationary period - 90 days from hire)

ABOUT WORKERS DEFENSE ACTION FUND

Workers Defense Action Fund is a member-led organization that mobilizes Latine voters in Texas to

build governing power and fight for worker and immigrant justice.

ABOUT WORKERS DEFENSE PROJECT

Workers Defense Project is a member-led organization that organizes Latine immigrant workers in

Texas to fight for dignity and respect.

Workers Defense is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds, including candidates of color, women, veterans, and LGBTQ individuals to apply.