JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Organizing Director

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Organizing Director
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
FRESC: Good Jobs Strong Communities is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that builds
power to ensure that our economy and political system work for all Colorado
residents, especially low income people, communities of color and immigrants.
We create this change by engaging unions, workers, faith communities and
neighborhoods to advance innovative policy solutions. FRESC’s current main
programs include affordable housing, construction careers and good green jobs,
worker justice, and non-partisan voter education and engagement. See
www.fresc.org​
for more information. FRESC is a vibrant and financially stable
organization.
MORE ABOUT WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
We are seeking a professional organizer with at least five years of relevant work
experience in the labor movement, non-profit or public sector, or comparable
experience, who is passionate, enthusiastic and visionary. This person will
provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of FRESC’s organizing campaigns
and program areas, both driving pieces of the work and supervising organizing
staff. We are looking for someone willing and able to learn any new subject
matter involved in the work, but who comes with strong abilities and experiences
to draw upon to help take the organization’s work to the next level.
Qualified applicants should be interested in working with FRESC’s talented staff to
build upon previous programmatic successes and grow the capacity of the
organization. Applicants will supervise several staff members and work closely
with FRESC’s Executive Director and Deputy Director to provide program
oversight to the organization. The successful candidate will have strong verbal
and written communication skills, and enjoy building and maintaining
relationships with staff and stakeholders.
RESPONSIBILITIES​
:
● Organization Building and Program Implementation
o Position FRESC as leader in non-profit and labor sector to maximize
opportunities for systems change that advance the organization’s
mission and vision.
o Oversee significant portions of program work in consultation with the
director team and key stakeholders.
o Partner with Executive Director to help secure funding for organizing
work by cultivating funder relationships and developing proposals.
o Identify opportunities for community organizing within all current and
potential FRESC work.
o Monitor and evaluate community organizing programs, practices, and
initiatives to ensure quality and effectiveness; identify and
implement changes and/or improvements where needed. Act as a
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resource for other directors and staff by providing technical support
within areas of responsibility and expertise.
o Lead inter-disciplinary teams with FRESC and outside organizers,
organizational leaders and other advocates to plan and advance
policy change initiatives.
o Build shared ownership for FRESC’s work among staff and key allies,
with a particular emphasis on organizing.
o Communicate with partner organizations, including labor unions,
progressive community organizations, social service organizations,
environmental groups, academics and think-tanks, religious
institutions and others.
o Support FRESC’s fundraising activities.
o Participate in FRESC’s racial justice trainings.
● Organizing responsibilities
o Identify new target constituencies to organize, consistent with
FRESC’s existing and future work as well as FRESC’s values.
o Recruit and mobilize individuals through one-on-one visits and
organizational presentations.
o Plan, organize, facilitate and debrief actions and meetings.
o Educate community about FRESC issues and campaigns.
o Develop and cultivate relationships to increase allies’ organizational
capacity and campaign participation.
o Develop materials for FRESC recruitment, community actions, etc.
o Monitor and/or participate in appropriate governmental and public
meetings and processes consistent with FRESC campaigns, including
lobbying, testifying, etc.
● Supervision
o Supervise organizing staff , including providing broad organizational
vision and supporting staff in developing and executing goal-oriented
work plans.
o Spend time “in the field” with organizers.
o Train and support organizing staff in the strategy and execution of
issues and campaigns.
o Work with organizers on professional development plans.
o Oversee organizing goals.
o Foster a team-oriented, supportive, accountable work environment at
FRESC.
o As part of the director team, negotiate the collective bargaining
agreement with staff represented by a union.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Organizing and Leadership Skills:
o At least 5 years of organizing experience working in labor, environment,
and/or social justice community, or comparable transferable experience,
including at least one year of community organizing experience.
o Advanced degree in relevant field a plus.
o Experience designing, coordinating, and leading organizer training
programs desired.
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o Demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice and track record
for driving change.
o Experience working with low income communities, communities of color,
and/or the labor movement.
o Commitment to understand race, class, gender, and other equity issues as
part of your work.
o Ability both to lead and to work well in teams.
o Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to
large groups of people.
o Self-directed and able to handle multiple projects and responsibilities.
o Willingness and flexibility to work “campaign hours” when necessary
(nights and weekends); ability to work well under stress and deadlines.
o Excellent planning and problem solving skills.
o Outstanding political strategy skills.
o Excellent relationship and coalition building skills.
o Good facilitation skills.
o Recruitment and leadership development experience.
o Willingness to learn, show initiative and creativity.
o Ability to travel locally and have reliable transportation.
o Computer competency.
o Proficiency in both spoken and written Spanish preferred.
Management Skills:
o Experience supervising and training organizers or intern organizers.
o Capacity to create, inspire and strengthen a healthy work culture.
o Ability to manage and drive multiple projects with complex relationships.
o Ability to work well under stress and deadlines, and maintain
confidentiality.
o Ability to successfully work in a team and independently.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
● Salary range in the mid to high-40s, depending on experience and
qualifications.
● Great benefits: family health, dental, vision, holidays, vacation,
employer-matched retirement.
HOW
TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should send (1) cover letter/email including salary
requirements, (2) resume, and (3) three work-related references to Desiree
Westlund, Deputy Director:
[email protected]
Deadline to apply: 3/31/15
An Equal Opportunity Employer: Women and Individuals of Color Strongly
Encouraged to Apply
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