Poder in Action: Organizing Director

Poder in Action:
Organizing Director LOCATION

AZ

$90,000 / Yearly

Poder in Action

Organizing

Non-Profit

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How to Apply

Please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your experience and interest in the position, and three professional references to support with the subject line:
Organizing Director.

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Poder In Action and AZ Poder are seeking a passionate leader committed to oversee our base-building programs and an organizing team of 4-6 organizers who are responsible for identifying, recruiting, and developing new leaders and volunteers to build community power through grassroots organizing. The Organizing Director (OD) is responsible for collectively setting program vision, goals, team structure, and overall cohesiveness of the team as it pursues Poder’s mission.

This position is responsible for the overall progress of all base-building programs, including goal setting, implementation of plans, and the overall strategy and expansion of program teams. When needed, this position supports the training and coaching of c4 field organizers. This is a full-time position based in our Phoenix, Arizona office reporting to the Director of Strategy.

Poder In Action is a 501c3 grassroots organization that builds the power of people of color and working-class communities to disrupt and dismantle systems of oppression and determine a liberated future in Arizona by developing organizers, civic advocacy, and movement building.

AZ Poder is a 501c4 organization that builds political and social power among working class communities to disrupt and dismantle state violence through community governance, organizing our base to take action, and shifting our culture away from punishment towards health and wellness.

• Invested in the work and mission of the organization and sees themselves being in the organization anywhere from 3-5 years (or more) to help build a long term organizing strategy.
• Committed to building leadership and strong organizing bases. The OD knows how to organize and develop other organizers. They are someone who understands the critical need for leadership development as an organizing organization and demonstrates this with their organizing team.
• Skilled in training organizers to improve and expand their overall effectiveness. The OD should have experience with delivering workshops and trainings on the fundamentals of power and political education as well as developing curriculum needed for continuous organizer development. The ideal OD works with the organizing team to help them develop the skill set to train, educate and engage with targeted stakeholders.
• Can Really Multitask. The OD must be skilled at managing 4-6 organizers, managing 4 programs, tracking organizing schedules and meeting organizing & program goals. Other tasks include preparing 1:1 meeting notes, tracking metrics on a weekly basis and working with organizers to troubleshoot, strategize, and coach.

Effectively supervise and mentor four organizing programs

• Responsible for the operations and development of Poder programs
• Responsible for personal and leadership development plans of 4-6 organizers
• Conduct mid-year and annual performance reviews
• Develop monthly progress reports
• Develop and communicate transparent metrics for accountability and growth
• Create and sustain a culture of rigor, accountability, and excitement among the organizing team

Develop, implement, and evaluate strategic and organizing plans and timelines in collaboration with Poder organizing programs and teams.

• Train and coach C3 and C4 organizers and/or staff on core skills and knowledge
• Assess, strengthen, and continuously update the ladder of engagement across organizing programs
• Conduct regular trainings and workshops in accordance to the leadership ladder in organizing programs
• Train organizing staff in workshops & skill building trainings
• Assess skills and knowledge gaps within the organizers or larger staff

Coordinate quarterly strategy meetings to track and assess progress, organizing goals, and campaign timelines with the organizing team

• Ensure adherence to organizational policies and values and modeling leadership
• Develop program goals in collaboration with the Strategy Director and organizers
• Oversee implementation of organizer annual, monthly and weekly workplans and campaign timelines
• Hold weekly project check-ins with c3 organizers and campaign managers
• Manage the hiring/onboarding process for new organizer positions

Build strategic and collaborative working relationships and collaborate with community partners and stakeholder groups

• Take lead on developing a membership model for the organization
• Represent organization in community spaces or with partners and coalition tables
• Work autonomously and make appropriate program decisions that align with the mission, goals, and values of Poder
• Lead in coalitions as…