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Astoria Chapter Lead OrganizernJob DescriptionnCAAAV: Organizing Asian Communities is seeking a Lead Organizer for our Astoria Chapter. The Lead Organizer isnresponsible for building neighborhood power in Western Queens with working class Bangali immigrants. The lead isnprimarily responsible for supervising organizers and developing and implementing local campaign strategy within thenAstoria chapter to build our membership base, develop member leadership and win campaigns. The ideal candidate willnhave a proven ability to develop campaign strategy with working class members, supervise organizers to basebuild, runnpolitical education workshops and win campaigns that intervene in the gentrification of New York City. This is anleadership position at CAAAV and is also responsible, alongside the Executive Director, Managing Director, OrganizingnDirector, and Leadership Team, for maintaining the health, well-being, and staff culture of the organization.nAbout CAAAVnCAAAV’s purpose is to develop the leadership of working class Asian immigrants to make a significant intervention in thengentrification of NYC by building neighborhood power in Chinatown, Sunset Park, and Queens. Chinatown, Sunset Park, andnQueens are neighborhoods where Asian immigrants are the fastest growing driving force of the working class, and couldnpotentially shift the long-term political landscape of the city. Our vision is to build neighborhood power to win universalnrent control in NYC and constrict our opposition, the real estate industry.nResponsibilitiesnThe Astoria Chapter Lead Organizer’s specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:n● Lead Chapter Development & Supervise ATU Organizersn○ Lead and facilitate effective Astoria chapter team meetings and coordinationn○ Provide weekly Supervision and train organizers to develop member leaders’ skills and basebuildnthrough regular street outreach, door knocking, relationship mapping, etc.n○ Alongside the Membership Organizers, lead the process of developing trainings that increase politicalnalignment , leadership and skills of Astoria chapter membersn○ Manage local coalition relationships, develop coalition strategy, connect member leadership withncoalitions, and represent in local coalitions for the Astoria chapter and CAAAVn● Strategy Developmentn○ Lead the process of local campaign identification and strategy development in alignment with Out tonWin (CAAAV Staff’s campaign strategy team) alongside the Organizing Director, Executive Director andnmember leaders. This position reports to the Organizing Director to coordinate broader campaignnstrategies in line with CAAAV’s strategy.n● Organizational Leadershipn○ Coordinate with Finance and Operations Manager, including managing the ATU team’s budgetn○ Support the Organizing Director and Leadership Team in the political and skills development ofnorganizers across CAAAV’s chaptersn○ Support the ED, Managing Director and Leadership Team to assess and maintain the health, wellbeingnand staff culture of the organization, including supporting organizational development and resourcingngoals where relevantn○ Actively participate in and show leadership in Staff strategy planning, political development, andnevaluation activitiesn○ Support team to ensure that organizing work is in compliance across our c3 and c4, ensure timelyncompletion of documentation such timesheets, financial receipts, and reportingn○ Represent CAAAV’s strategy and values in all internal and external activitiesnThis position will supervise the CAAAV Astoria Tenants Union Membership Organizers and Youth Organizer and reportsnto the Organizing Director.nQualificationsnThe ideal candidate will have:n● 3-5 years of experience supervising organizers focused on base building and leadership developmentn● Experience developing and implementing campaign strategy, especially led by working class membersn● Ability to speak and experience organizing in Banglan● Experience organizing working class South Asian immigrantsn● Experience developing and implementing political education and leadership development plans and curriculumn● Experience in other Left, base building, organizing and/or movement organizationsn● Strong commitment to CAAAV’s strategy and valuesn● Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects at the same timen● Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekendsn● Demonstrates emotional intelligence in navigating interpersonal dynamics, conflict, and difference across linesnof identity and powern● Ability to give and receive direct, grounded feedback with care and intentionn● Strong peer- counseling, conflict- management and crisis management skills preferredn● Knowledge in public policy, land use, and urban planningnNote: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meetnevery single qualification listed. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly withnevery qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate fornthis or other roles.nBenefits and SchedulenThis is a full-time, exempt position with benefits including fully paid health insurance, 20 vacation days a year, angenerous sick day policy, paid sabbatical after five years of employment, professional development and work fromnhome stipends, and more. The pay for this position is $85,000-100,000. The final salary is calculated based on anstandardized salary scale and is non-negotiable. As a working class immigrant organization, we recognize that people ofncertain class and cultural backgrounds are often more familiar with salary negotiation practices. To ensure equity acrossna staff of mixed class and cultural backgrounds, we have a negotiation free salary structure.nWe currently operate on a hybrid schedule, with this role working from our Astoria office a minimum of 3 days pernweek, with regular evening and weekend hours. We continue to encourage masking and regular testing to maintain ansafe environment and to protect our disabled and immunocompromised colleagues. Please note that our office policynremains subject to change based on evolving public health guidelines.nTo ApplynPlease send a cover letter and resume to with subject heading: ASTORIA LEAD ORGANIZER. We willnreview applications on a rolling basis until April 10, 2026, but priority will be given to applications submitted by April 3,n2026. CAAAV is an equal opportunity employer. Women, immigrants, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and people ofncolor from low-income communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Due to the high volume of calls, please do notncall. Applicants will be notified for an interview by email.
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