The Women’s Organizing Network (WON) was formed in 2014 with a mission to support women community organizers, particularly women of color, to move into higher levels of leadership in their organizations and to support social justice community organizing groups to integrate a stronger gender analysis into their work. WON believes this mission can best be achieved through interconnected processes of (a) supporting individual organizers, and (b) advocating for structural and cultural changes inside of organizations.

The Deputy Director is a new position with the opportunity to help grow the organization by working as a thought partner with the Executive Director and Core Leadership Team in shaping the ongoing implementation of the overall WON vision, programmatic planning and fundraising goals. The responsibilities include working with a team of leaders to develop a bold new branch of the organization that will work to influence and support change for gender justice across the organizing field in NYC.

Part-time, approximately 24 hours / week. Salary range: $25 – 30,000

Main Responsibilities

Facilitate and manage the WON Leadership Circles

This program supports the leadership of women organizers and builds their power as intersectional gender justice advocates within their own organizations. The program uses methods from feminist consciousness-raising and peer coaching. Participants learn from research, theory and each other’s experiences on topics of unconscious gender and racial bias in the workplace, evidence-based practices for overcoming the effects of bias, and intersectional gender analysis related to issue campaigns. Participants also carry out organizing action projects to bring change into their organizations.

Associated Tasks

• –  Facilitate and manage the WON Leadership Circle 2019, with support from guest speakers, the Executive Director, and potentially another co-facilitator, based on an existing curriculum. Contribute to some curriculum revisions in close collaboration with the Executive Director.
• –  Help conduct evaluation of the WON Leadership Circle 2019.
• –  Support recruitment for WON Leadership Circle 2020.
• –  Organize logistics for retreat and cohort gatherings with support from an intern.
• –  Read, review curriculum and prepare for facilitation through a training process with the Executive Director, advisors and potentially a co-facilitator.

Serve as the community organizer for the WON Strategies for Organizational Change Committee

A new committee is forming to develop two foundational documents to deepen the stated values and operating principles we will stand behind as an organization and to explore strategies to support other organizations to integrate gender justice into their work.

Associated Tasks

• – Support the committee women organizers as they build trusting relationships and collective accountability. Support and develop their leadership and help them develop their strategy.
• – Relationship building and base-building with WON alumnae, other WON participants and potential participants.
• – Provide logistical support to the committee.

Desired Qualifications

A commitment to the leadership of women of color and equity in the workplace for all workers stands at the core of our mission, and we take the application of these principles to our internal work seriously as we grow. Applicants who identify as women (cis-gender and trans), or GNCNB, and people of color are highly encouraged to apply.

• –  At least three years of grassroots community organizing experience preferred.
• –  Deep understanding of and commitment to intersectional gender justice, women’s leadership and racial justice.
• –  Experience in dealing with issues of workplace equity, leadership development programs or an academic background in women and gender studies is a plus.
• –  Pre-existing relationships with organizers (community or union) in NYC is preferred.
• –  A commitment to and willingness to learn more about certain principles and methods used in WON spaces, including highly participatory processes, experience-based sharing, appreciation of vulnerability and openness to emotional expression.

   

Desired Skills

• –  Participatory, anti-oppressive group facilitation and training skills.
• –  College or graduate school level reading and analysis skills.
• –  Ability to juggle multiple projects and work independently on a timeline.
• –  Ability to engage volunteer leaders and build group accountability to commitments.
• –  Ability to build deep relationships and trust, and move people to action, particularly peers in the community organizing field.
• –  Ability to represent the Women’s Organizing Network with strong and passionate communication, inspiring trust and interest from current and potential members, supporters and foundation contacts.

   

Professional development opportunities​ will be made available specifically to deepen knowledge around gender analysis, feminism, anti-racism and network theory.

Note: This is a part-time, temporary position, of approximately one year, due to our pace of growth as a startup. There might be a new staff structure developed by June 2020, with the opportunity to apply for any new position developed. It is also possible that this position could continue as is, as a part-time or full-time position. Office located in Gowanus, Brooklyn, but partially remote work within NYC is possible. Office space in Manhattan might also be available.

To apply: ​Please send a cover letter and resume to ​dahlia@womensorganizingnetwork.org Deadline is August 1, 2019, but applications will be reviewed and interviews held on a rolling basis.