Organizing Director

Role Overview

• supervise all organizers and work closely with volunteers
• manage up to five organizing staff members in cities across the country
• hire and train new organizers as the organization expands
• provide regular check-ins, coaching, and training support around organizing skills, planning, and strategizing
• support organizers to organize successful direct action events
• guide organizers around key tactics, including partnership work and media outreach
• travel to chapters to provide in-person training and support and participate in direct actions
• support Climate Defiance’s fundraising work by participating in events and stepping in as needed
• help design and manage our pipeline of online-to-real-life volunteers

Requirements

• minimum of three years of organizing or campaigning experience
• at least two years of management experience, ideally in a campaign, advocacy, or grassroots organizing setting
• experience managing teams of volunteers and believe in the power of collective action
• participated in and/or led nonviolent direct actions (disruptive actions such as creative protests, strikes, sit-ins, or blockades)
• strong communication skills
• strategic thinker who can help staff and volunteers push through challenges and come up with successful plans
• flexibility and readiness for actions and site visits
• travel expectation for this role is 25%

Benefits

• unlimited vacation time (with 20 days plus Christmas week encouraged)
• group health care
• 401(k) with a 3% employer contribution