Position Title: Lincoln Organizer
Reports to: Northeast Director
Application Deadline: Accepted until filled
Anticipated Start Date: Flexible
Position Type: Full-Time ─ Exempt. This is a three year position and may be extended depending on future campaign opportunities.
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
ABOUT JOBS TO MOVE AMERICA
Jobs to Move America (JMA) is a national strategic campaign center that works to transform public spending and corporate behavior using a comprehensive approach that is rooted in racial and economic justice, and community organizing. We seek to advance a fair and worker-centered economy with good jobs and healthier communities for all. To learn more, visit our website: www.jobstomoveamerica.org
POSITION OVERVIEW
JMA is at the forefront of smart policy and strategic organizing to win real benefits for communities and workers of color who too often have been left behind. As our Lincoln Organizer, you will be responsible for leading and growing the network of workers, grassroots community members, and coalition partners that are engaged in our campaigns to win community benefits agreements and worker-centered equity policies. You will pay special attention to organizing workers at a specific worksite and building a coalition of community, labor, environmental, and workforce organizations to advance a shared vision of racial equity and worker power.
This is a three year position and may be extended depending on future campaign opportunities. The role will be mostly performed in-person in Lincoln and will also include some virtual meetings.
The Work
The Necessary Skills
JMA Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
We are an EEO/affirmative action employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability. We work to ensure fair treatment of applicants and employees and actively enforce zero tolerance policies against discrimination and sexual harassment.
Those who identify as persons of color, women, LGBTQ, veterans, or formerly incarcerated persons, and/or have had experience working with one or more of those groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
JMA Diversity and Inclusion Statement
JMA believes that a diverse, engaged, and motivated staff are essential to achieving our goals of economic, racial, and social justice. JMA believes that each employee voice is valuable and that when all employees contribute to ideas to the organization’s operation, it enhances the success of the organization overall.
In order to assist us in achieving our goals as a diverse and inclusive workforce, we ask optional
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Position Title: Lincoln Organizer
Reports to: Northeast Director
Application Deadline: Accepted until filled
Anticipated Start Date: Flexible
Position Type: Full-Time ─ Exempt. This is a three year position and may be extended depending on…
Please upload a resume, three references, and complete the application questions. Only applications submitted via the above link will be considered. No phone calls, please. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications may not receive a reply. Applicants may be asked to provide a writing sample and/or perform an exercise later in the selection process.
Please upload a resume, three references, and complete the application questions. Only applications submitted via the above link will be considered. No phone calls, please…