Organizing Director
About KIWA
KIWA is a multiracial worker center, with roots in the Korean democracy movement and racial and economic justice movements of the U.S. We organize mostly Latino and Korean workers in the retail and restaurant industries. Founded in 1992, the mission of KIWA is to build the power of immigrant workers and residents to transform our workplaces and communities, in Koreatown and beyond. Worker organizing is central to our theory of change. Our methods are workplace organizing, leadership development, policy innovation, civic engagement, affordable housing development, housing justice advocacy, services, and cultural change.
Overview
The Organizing Director will lead KIWA’s worker and community organizing programs. Central to the role is planning and executing successful workplace organizing campaigns to build enduring worker power. In addition to worker organizing, the role includes membership expansion and leadership development, as well as coordination of communications, community organizing, and legal strategies in the context of organizing campaigns. This position supervises KIWA’s Organizing Team, guiding organizing strategy, and ensuring our mission is carried through all aspects of KIWA’s work. The Organizing Director plays a key leadership role in the organization and collaborates closely with the Executive Director and the rest of KIWA’s leadership team to steward KIWA’s vision and ensure impact.
Roles & Responsibilities
Organizing Program Leadership & Strategy
Supervision & Development
Community Engagement & Coalition Work
Organizational Leadership
Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications:
Other Requirements
Additional Information
KIWA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, religion, color, sex, disability, sexual orientation or national origin. Candidates whose backgrounds, identities, and/or lived experience have been historically marginalized in roles like this are strongly encouraged to apply.
To Apply
Follow instructions in this link to apply.
Start date: Immediately upon hire or as agreed.
Deadline: We will schedule initial interviews with selected candidates after August 11, 2025. This position is open until filled or canceled.
Organizing Director
About KIWA
KIWA is a multiracial worker center, with roots in the Korean democracy movement and racial and economic justice movements of the U.S. We organize mostly Latino and Korean workers in the retail and restaurant industries. Founded in 1992, the mission of KIWA is to build the power of immigrant workers and residents to transform our workplaces and communities, in Koreatown and beyond. Worker organizing is central to our theory of change. Our methods are workplace organizing, leadership development, policy innovation, civic engagement, affordable housing development, housing justice advocacy, services, and cultural change.
Overview
The Organizing Director will lead KIWA’s worker and community organizing programs. Central to the role is planning and executing successful workplace organizing campaigns to build enduring worker power. In addition to worker organizing, the role includes membership expansion and…
Comprehensive benefits package including employee health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and time off; and a retirement plan with employer match.
Comprehensive benefits package including employee health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and time off; and a retirement plan with employer match.