Fast Food Justice, a new model of worker and community empowerment, is launching operations throughout NYC. We have an opportunity for an experienced lead organizer to join our campaign and help build a platform for fast food workers and their communities.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Lead Organizer will oversee a team of organizers and develop programs to engage thousands of fast food workers across the industry in NYC.

Responsibilities include:

• Work with fast food workers and community members to enforce New York City and state legislation that improves industry working conditions;
• Develop and train organizing staff;
• Identify and develop worker and community leaders;
• Plan and run meetings of workers and community members;
• Move thousands of fast food workers and community members to become involved.

Requirements include:

• An in-depth understanding of organizing based on prior work experience;
• Three to five years of organizing experience, including experience leading a team of organizers;
• The ability and willingness to travel, and to work long hours, including weekend work as needed;
• Strong and effective verbal communication and presentation skills;
• Advanced writing and computer skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Experience and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds;
• A car and a valid driver’s license;

— Fluency in a second language — Spanish, Bengali or Haitian Creole — preferred.

— Fast Food Justice offers a competitive salary and a benefits package.

— People of color and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualified candidates may send a letter explaining their interest and resume to lisa@fastfoodjustice.org.