Organizer Job Description
The North Bay Organizing Project (NBOP) seeks a dynamic and dedicated organizer. The organizer will be responsible for building, training, and developing the leadership of a powerful Latinx and indigenous cohort of talented and courageous leaders from community institutions in the region.
The purpose of the North Bay Organizing Project (NBOP) is to build power by uniting institutions, training leaders inside of those institutions, and engaging those institutions to change the structures that keep people poor and the planet unhabitable. Our mission is to unite people to build leadership and grassroots power for social, economic, racial and environmental justice.
This position works as a part of a family of NBOP organizers and is accountable to the Lead Organizer and Executive Director.
Essential Qualifications and Skills:
Must be bilingual in English and Spanish
Excellent communication, both verbal and written, for a range of audiences (students, public officials, administrators, press, public, clergy, etc.)
Experienced and targeted power analysis that results in clear and winnable organizing strategies
Innovative and well-versed in grassroots organizing techniques and actions
Experience working on public policy
Demonstrated commitment to justice and political analysis
Experience developing leaders as a mentor and formal trainer with trauma-informed and consent-based values
Ability to grasp and distill complex concepts into clear and morally compelling messages
Ability to inspire and motivate people to act
Competency in Excel, Google Docs, Word
Excellent research and critical thinking skills
Team player who takes initiative; must be able to work independently, set boundaries for work plans and time management, exist in a collaborative and considerate workplace
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
Compensation:
Salaried at $58,240-$70,000 per year depending on experience with full health benefits at Kaiser Permanente, three weeks accrued vacation, two weeks holiday office closure, sick time, workers compensation, professional development and more. This position is for 1 year, with the potential for a second year of funding.
Must own a car and be able to drive, show proof of insurance, lift boxes of over 30 pounds and move over various types of terrain.
To apply:
Submit a cover letter and resume to Amber Szoboszlai at ambo@northbayop.org.
Position open until filled.