We The People Action Fund: Lansing Area Organizer

Job description

We The People Action Fund: Lansing Area Organizer

WTPAF seeks a full-time organizer that will work to develop relationships with community members in the Lansing area. The organizer will work to build a base of volunteer leaders that will build and run a community organizing campaign related to housing affordability, safety, and stability. The campaign will provide a community and political home for BIPOC and working class people that is values-centered, where members deepen their political analysis and sharpen community organizing skills by engaging in campaign work. The Lansing Area Organizer will report to the Managing Director.

Primary responsibilities include constructing a functioning volunteer base that can build and drive organizing campaigns, leveraging community organizing skills, recruiting members and investing in their leadership skills and understanding, cultivating a values-aligned culture within the base, supporting members in building their own teams, working to execute goals and metrics set forth by WTPAF, and other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate would have a deep commitment to the values and vision of WTPAF, a natural sense of curiosity about people and the ability to relate to them, skill in connecting personal experience with historical and political context, ability to pay attention to the details, be vigilant about tracking goal progress, and meet deadlines, willingness to speak up, suggest new ideas, receive feedback, and adjust plans accordingly to ensure successful completion of goals, relational leadership and good team player, experience initiating conversations with community members about their stories, hopes, fears, and challenges, computer literacy and experience with MS Office and Google Suite, and excellent communication skills through a variety of channels, including written and oral. Previous organizing experience is preferred.

Position location: Employee must be based in Central Michigan, with a preference for the Lansing or East Lansing area. Work schedule is standard business hours with flexibility. Evenings and weekends may be required. There may be occasional travel around the State of Michigan, and prolonged periods of sitting in a car and driving. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Compensation: This is a full-time permanent position with a salary range of $52,850-57,850 annually, commensurate with experience. Salaries are adjusted based on federal COLA at the end of each year, not to exceed 5% (budget permitting); and staff have the opportunity to increase their level and pay each year based on an evaluation of their skills. Benefits include 100% coverage of health insurance for employees and 75% coverage of eligible family members; 100% coverage of dental and vision for employees and eligible family members; 401(k) with a 5% employer match; and a generous PTO package, including a minimum of 30 paid days off per year for holidays and observances, and 2 weeks paid vacation. This position is included in the bargaining unit of WTPAF employees represented by the Newspaper Guild of Detroit – CWA Local 34022.

Worksite address

lansing, MI, 48900, US

Who can apply

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