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North Bay Jobs With Justice Seeks Lead Organizer (Northern California)

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North Bay Jobs with Justice seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Lead Organizer. Applications accepted until the position is filled and the position will start as soon as possible.

North Bay Jobs with Justice is a long-term, strategic alliance of labor, faith, immigrant rights, civil rights, and community-based organizations working together to build a progressive movement for economic and social justice. North Bay Jobs with Justice is based upon a direct action model of solidarity and reciprocity, and we organize strategic campaigns in the common interests of our broad-based membership. Campaigns include: the right to organize, living and minimum wage, anti-big box, immigrant rights, racial and gender justice, community benefits, health care for all, opposing cuts to the social safety net, corporate accountability and tax fairness. The organization is affiliated with the national Jobs with Justice network and is based in Sonoma and Marin counties with an office in Santa Rosa, California.

Job Description

Organizing responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Executive Committee, that acts as the Board of Directors, and the Steering Com- mittee, that has representatives from each member organization, to develop annual strategic plan and campaign priorities, and to develop agendas for the monthly and quarterly meetings.
  • Build consensus on common goals and priorities among the diverse member organizations and other community stakeholders.
  • Develop strategic direct action campaigns for economic and social justice and coordinate cam- paign implementation, mobilization, and evaluation.
  • Support Jobs with Justice committees that are the foundation of the chapter by providing logisti- cal support, facilitating communication and coordination between committees, and developing agendas and campaign materials.
  • Encourage, foster, and develop the skills of rank and file members to play leading roles in strategic campaigns, committees, and building the organization.
  • Maintain and develop a bilingual print, social media, and web based communication infrastructure for the organization; and maintain a wide range of contacts with local and regional media.
  • Serve as the primary spokesperson for the organization and represent the organization to the me- dia, elected officials, the general public, and at a variety of labor and community coalition tables.
  • Administration, fundraising, & nonprofit management responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the Executive Committee to develop the annual budget; and participate in the fundraising committee to raise funds through a combination of member dues, grassroots fundraising, and foundation grants.
  • Write grants and maintain relationships with foundations and major donors.
  • Recruit and supervise new staff, volunteers, and interns.
  • Co-ordinate all reporting. Manage the administration of the organization in collaboration with the officers, book keeper, and consultants including: maintain the financial records and minutes of meetings, meet annual federal and state reporting requirements, and maintain the organizational database.

Key Qualities and Competencies

  • Strong commitment to and understanding of worker justice and the labor movement.
  • 3-5 years experience labor or community organizing including base building, leadership development, campaign research, and communications. This may include volunteer experience and participation in campaigns as a rank and file organizer.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse organization.
  • Knowledge, skill, and experience in developing and leading effective campaign strategy and commitment to developing rank and file leadership.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to provide oversight for finances and record keeping;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and experience or the ability to learn social media, Access, Quick books, Salsa labs and other applications;
  • Willingness to work nights and weekends as needed.
  • Own a vehicle that can be used for work; possess a valid driver’s license and car insurance.

Additional qualifications and skills desired

  • Bi-lingual English and Spanish
  • Teaching or training experience
  • Knowledge of and participation in Jobs with Justice campaigns
  • Experience with coalition based organizing

Compensation

Anticipated starting annual salary of $40,000-$45,000 depending on experience; fully paid comprehensive health and dental benefits; two weeks paid vacation after one year and paid holidays.

Submit cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three relevant recommendation letters and contact information to: North Bay Jobs with Justice, P.O. Box 427, Santa Rosa, CA 95402 or email to: mbennett@vom.com.

Candidates may email or call (707) 346-1187 for further information or to confirm receipt of an application.

North Bay Jobs with Justice is an equal opportunity employer.
We strongly encourage youth, people of color, women, LBGT, and differently-abled people to apply. For more information about the new North Bay Jobs with Justice chapter please go to: http://www.northbayjobswithjustice.org