Hudson Valley Lead Organizer

Position Overview

Community Voices Heard is seeking a Lead Organizer for our Hudson Valley chapters to lead small teams of organizers in direct action and policy campaigns to win concrete changes in tenants' lives and policy change at the city and state level. Successful applicants will have experience leading and winning organizing, direct action and/or policy campaigns and engaging in the relational organizing model and building a base of leaders for action.

Ideal candidates will have:

• At least 8 years’ experience of community, labor, or political organizing
• Experience leading and winning campaigns at the local, city or state level
• Led successful and high turnout direct actions
• Supervised organizing staff and volunteers
• Experience facilitating and leading trainings on organizing and strategy fundamentals
• Demonstrated experience and ability to work/organize across racial and cultural lines
• Experience working in a grassroots membership organization or other type of social justice organization
• Demonstrated commitment to building long-term power with low-income people of color, their families, and their communities.
• Spanish proficiency preferred.

Compensation

Salary Range is $77,000 - $85,000 depending on experience. Excellent benefits including vacation days, personal days, holidays, medical/ dental/vision healthcare coverage, and 403(b) plan. Normal work schedule is 11:00am - 7:00pm Monday-Thursday and 10:00am-5:00pm on Friday as well as some evening and weekend work.

To apply

Please email a resume, names of three references and a cover letter detailing your interest in this position and the organization to: jobs@cvhaction.org with “Hudson Valley Lead Organizer” in the subject line.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CVH strongly encourages people of color, women, and LGBTQ individuals to apply.

Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

CVH offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term growth, including:

Health & Wellness

These benefits are designed to provide flexibility, tax advantages, and meaningful support for staff and their families.

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Participation in pre-tax benefit programs through Ameriflex, including:
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) – CVH-funded at $800 per year
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – employee-funded option
  • Dependent Care Account (DCA) – employee-funded option
• TransitChek commuter benefits program
• 12 paid sick days annually

Time Off

• 15 paid vacation days during your first 2 years (after 6 months of employment)
• 20 paid vacation days after 2–5 years
• 25 paid vacation days after 5 years
• 11 federal holidays
• 2 floating holidays of your choosing each year
• Office closures during the Thanksgiving and Winter Holidays (usually the week between Christmas and New Year's Day)

Professional & Financial Support

• 403(b) retirement plan (eligible after six months of employment)
• Individualized professional development support of up to $1,500 annually
• Ongoing staff trainings and retreats
• Annual feedback and review process
• Access to influence, power-building opportunities, elected officials, VIP and networking events

Spanish proficiency preferred.