Organization:
LA Voice believes all people have power and a voice. Every day we amplify that power by uniting diverse faith voices and equipping grassroots leaders to organize for what their communities need, winning systemic changes that improve the lives of all county residents. We are an interfaith, multi-racial, multicultural organization of 70 faith and spiritual communities that represent more than 50,000 families in Los Angeles County. (See our Facebook page L.A. Voice or website www.lavoice.org). Our core strategic values are: exponential growth of grassroots leadership; bridging to belong across differences; and confrontation with power for social transformation leading to racial equity and inclusion.
Our diverse and experienced team works with communities across the county to create a Los Angeles with racial equity and abundant life for all.
LA Voice is a member of Faith in Action (www.faithinaction.org), the largest grassroots spiritual and congregational organizing network in the U.S. and a member of PICO California, an effective, highly respected grassroots organization playing a significant role to turn the tide toward inclusion and equity and create a true state of belonging.
Position Summary:
LA Voice is seeking a full-time Director of Organizing to support and develop spiritually-rooted grassroots leadership and power in Los Angeles County. We are looking for an experienced and passionate leader who will manage a diverse and talented organizing staff, implement effective social change strategies and develop the leadership of hundreds of grassroots leaders– while preparing us to develop thousands. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully developing and executing organizing strategy, designing leadership programs for grassroots leaders, and supporting and managing a team. They will bring with them a deep understanding of grassroots organizing and an orientation towards long-term power building. While they will help LA Voice organizers lead powerful campaigns, the heart of their work will focus on strategy development; political formation, integration of people, issues, and opportunity; curricula design; and deep work with organizing staff and grassroots leaders and clergy. They will be a key partner in leading LA Voice’s organizational development, vision, and strategy.
Responsibilities include:
LA Voice has a strong learning culture, including regular staff development sessions and regional, state, and national trainings. We place a high priority on personal and professional leadership development, relationship building, and creating a respectful and supportive multi-racial, multi-faith, and multilingual organization.
This is a full-time, exempt position and reports directly to the Executive Director. The job includes regular evening work and some weekend work. Salary is dependent on experience, ranging from $115,000-$140,000.
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Organization:
LA Voice believes all people have power and a voice. Every day we amplify that power by uniting diverse faith voices and equipping grassroots leaders to organize for what their communities need, winning systemic changes that improve the lives of all county residents. We are an interfaith, multi-racial, multicultural organization of 70 faith and spiritual communities that represent more than 50,000 families in Los Angeles County. (See our Facebook page L.A. Voice or website www.lavoice.org). Our core strategic values are: exponential growth of grassroots leadership; bridging to belong across differences; and confrontation with power for social transformation leading to racial equity and inclusion.
Our diverse and experienced team works with communities across the county to create a Los Angeles with racial equity and abundant life for all.
LA Voice is a member of Faith in Action (www.faithinaction.org), the largest grassroots spiritual and…