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The Director of Organizing and Campaigns will support the development and implementation of a strategic organizing plan in collaboration with grassroots leadership, organizational stakeholders, and community allies. The candidate must possess strong community organizing expertise and should be firmly grounded in anti-racist and abolition theory.   This role will open opportunities to be a thought partner and team member to a growing organization that is aiming to change the lives of Texans. This position requires a self-motivated individual, who likes leading and working in a team, can maintain multiple responsibilities, and can stay on top of information and tasks in a fast-paced organization.  This is a full-time, exempt position based in Dallas (TX), that includes regular evening work and weekend work, as needed.  The position reports to the Executive Director (ED) and will partner with the ED and other leadership to achieve organizing plans that support the overall strategic goals of Faith in Texas.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5 or more years’ experience in community organizing (congregation-based, labor, or other), serving in a leadership role in high-impact campaigns from conception to completion. Acute knowledge of the legislative process at city, state, and national levels, and the ability to navigate varying political environments.
• 4 or more years’ experience managing and/or movement-building campaign strategies within economic, immigrant, and/or racial justice initiatives. A strong track record of success building, managing, and leading a community organizing programs and campaigns, mobilizing large numbers of people into action, and building community leadership.
• 3 or more years’ experience in organizational management, which includes direct supervision of staff. Successful experience recruiting, training, supervising, and developing organizing staff and developing them in a way that builds on their gifts, supports personal and professional growth, and maintains accountability.
• Computer competency – including knowledge of Microsoft Office and social media platforms, Internet required; experience in working with database systems (Voter Activation Network or other) is a plus.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Social Work, Political Science, Sociology, Public Policy, or Social or Criminal Justice studies.
• Familiarity with 501(c)3 structures and 501(c)4 non-profit management.
• Managing organizing budgeting responsibilities.
• Fluency in written and conversational Spanish is strongly preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ORGANIZING / PARTNERSHIPS

• Lead collaboration of staff, community leaders, clergy, and other allies to develop and execute strategic large-scale, high-impact community and campaign organizing plans that achieve tangible results for our communities.
• Build and implement appropriate processes and systems to facilitate the tracking and measurement of our impact and translate data into actionable steps.
• Help develop and expand Faith in Texas’ strategic partnerships with other community-based organizations, faith groups, directly impacted people, elected officials, and service providers.
• Lead efforts that expand organizational capacity for voter engagement and data-driven work to build and exercise power.
• Develop relationships with other Faith in Action federations in the region and nationwide to engage in national policy campaigns, trainings, and cohort work.
• Promote and exemplify Faith in Texas culture and values internally and externally.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND SUPERVISION

• Evaluate, hold accountable, and consistently support staff, interns, and volunteers in program planning, project and time management, meeting facilitation, and sustainable work practice. This includes check-ins with lead organizers to confirm effective management, recruitment, and training of staff on their teams.
• Delegate responsibilities to the appropriate staff, supervise and lead training and professional development for staff, interns, and volunteers, and offer coaching on best practices.
• Engage in frequent formal and informal performance feedback cycles to support individual and team success and growth, while fostering a team-oriented environment.

STRATEGIC THINKING AND VISION

• Design and implement effective campaigns that include strategic analysis, coalition and alliance building, public narrative shifting, political analysis, and organizational power-building.
• Ensure that all campaigns and strategies have a clear long-range vision, measurable goals, work plan, and budget, as well as integrate these efforts across the organization.
• Develop, manage, and execute effective training programs for community leaders and clergy designed to maximize integrated and multilayered participation in campaigns and outreach.
• Work with the Executive Director to manage grant deliverables and cultivate and steward funder/donor relationships to sustain and grow the work.
• Work with the Communications Director to effectively integrate communications strategies into organizing plans and translate complex policy information into compelling and digestible content to increase awareness and drive conversation and action.
• Compile, track, analyze, and provide written reports of statistical data metrics and progress to goals related to campaigns and organizational initiatives.
• Manage resource allocation and budgets to ensure effective use of organizational resources.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Multicultural competence and demonstrated ability to relate, establish and cultivate respectful relationships with internal staff and external partners /collaborating organizations; including the ability to tailor messages and engage different audiences.
• Proven ability to work effectively with people from diverse racial, cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds., including organizing experience and leadership development among those in BIPOC communities.
• Ability to articulate how faith is centered in this role.
• Effectively problem-solve, multi-task, and make decisions– especially under pressure, while being flexible, proactive, and resourceful.
• Forward-thinking, dynamic change agent who is passionate about justice and wants to dismantle the structural forces causing racial, economic, and social disparities.
• Deep commitment to Texas’ BIPOC community.
• Values people and process; productively balances heart and head.
• Powerful vision and understanding of the role of faith communities in liberative movements.
• High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal communicator.
• Dedication to strong work quality and follow-through.
• Refined skillset in building trust through candor, transparency, and collective problem-solving.
• High-level organization and problem-solving skills to generate effective strategies and meet goals and strict deadlines.
• Strong public speaking and writing skills.

Compensation and Benefits: Faith in Texas has a strong learning culture that includes regular paid staff development sessions as well as state and national training. We place a high priority on personal and professional leadership development, relationship building, and creating a respectful and supportive multiracial, multi-faith, and multilingual organization. In addition to these invaluable benefits, Faith in Texas offers the following:

• A competitive salary commensurate with past experience.
• A full package of health insurance, retirement benefits after six months, generous paid time off, and reimbursement for work-related mileage and cell phone use.
• Exempt salary position, 40 plus hours per week (may include some evening work and weekend work)

Application Procedure

For consideration, all applicants must apply for this position online via organizingcareers.org. Please have the following documents ready to upload to your online application:

1. An electronic file of your updated resume (preferably in PDF format) ready to be uploaded with your online application.
2. A cover letter that highlights your relevant experience, reflects on your connection to our areas of focus and/or the broader social justice movement, and outlines your interest to increase the visibility of such issues.
3. A list of 3-5 references. For every reference, please include name, email, phone number, and
   relationship

• Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
• Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

If you need assistance or experience any technical difficulties with your online application, please contact careers@faithinaction.org. Resumes will not be accepted via this email address.

The Digital Organizer will be responsible for supporting the organizers and our base of faith/community leaders with various activities from our campaign(s).  The ideal candidate will have knowledge of community organizing and strong technical skills who can utilize social media, texting, multimedia, website content, databases, spreadsheet, and related digital programs to bring in new supporters and lead people up a ladder of engagement. This position will thrive in a fast-paced campaign environment, keep multiple projects moving, and collaborate with partners both inside and outside the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create, lead, and maintain the communications calendar through a digital ladder of engagement, supported by the Executive Director and staff, planning event promotion and campaign communication, and balancing the communication needs of multiple campaigns.
• Strategically build a base of supporters through the development and distribution of digital content promoting Faith in Texas organizing activities across multiple communication channels that include social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter), mobile messaging, website, and bulk / targeted email via our database.
• Work with our organizing team to help supporters share their stories and testimonials, through videos, images, writing, press interviews, storytelling trainings, etc.
• Craft engaging social media posts and explore how new social media platforms and features (FB messenger, Instagram, etc.) can be used for organizing efforts.
• Support the development of campaign strategies and projects from conception to implementation including digital actions, online presence, social outreach, videos, and marketing.
• Distribute campaign updates, writing, op-eds, event reflections, etc. across all communication channels as shared and generated by staff.
• Produce creative graphics, videos, and visuals for social media and digital organizing activities using Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools.
• Provide coaching and technical assistance to other organizers and community members, helping them use technology and online outreach to further organizing goals.
• Draft and develop targeted email or SMS template alerts, activist surveys, campaign toolkits, script templates, volunteer FAQ guides, training materials, and more.
• Track and manage analytics and metrics to measure the effectiveness of digital tools and strategies.
• Keeps abreast of the latest email, social media, SMS, and digital trends to inform program optimization and to aid internal knowledge sharing.
• Leverage digital technology to expand our reach, build support for our campaigns, and drive fundraising and offline engagement while enhancing the online community experience of our members and supporters.
• Build relationships and strengthen partnerships with ally organizations, affiliates, and community members to support organizing priorities.
• Update and manage Faith in Texas’ Customer Relationship Manager Systems (CRM).
• Identifies potential leaders in our target audience who Organizers can then connect with.
• Other duties as assigned by the Lead Organizer.

Qualification and Experience

• 2-4 years of digital campaigning experience in any field associated with social, racial, and economic justice.
• 2-5 years of experience maintaining member-based client relationship management tools such as the Voter Action Network, Every Action, or Salsa for example.
• 2-5 years of managing social media content that includes working with the following platforms (or comparable):  Microsoft Office, Mac OS, Zoom, Google Suite, Dropbox, basic website editing, graphic design, basic linear video editing, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 – 4 years of experience in grassroots community organizing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or Public Administration, Public Policy or Social Work (or related fields/studies).
• Fluency in written and conversational Spanish is strongly preferred.

Core Competencies

• Understanding of the role of narrative and storytelling in organizing work, able to create a continuous story of member engagement within a campaign.
• Strategic and critical thinking, able to make the connections between the interconnected issues we work on and constituencies we represent.
• Excellent writing skills, including the ability to write quality copy on deadline and adjust tone and style for different audiences.
• Experience managing integrations between digital and field organizing.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent time management, ability to advance more than one project at a time with varying degrees of urgency and long-term importance. Ability to identify the short-term steps that advance long-term goals.
• Direct and collaboration-oriented communicator, able to manage group dynamics to move discussions toward decisions and action.
• Comfort in collaboration, able to hold self and others accountable to timelines,
  values, and relationships.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to social justice and enthusiasm for the long-term movement to build collective power.
• Multicultural competence and demonstrated ability to relate, establish and cultivate respectful relationships with internal staff and external partners /collaborating organizations; including the ability to tailor messages and engage different audiences.
• Proven ability to work effectively with people from diverse racial, cultural, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds., including organizing experience and leadership development among those in BIPOC communities.
• Powerful vision and understanding of the role of faith communities in liberative movements.
• Knowledge of trends of digital organizing and of best practices for communicating
  via email and social media.
• Growth mindset with a desire to sharpen skills and analysis, receive feedback, and contribute to organizational success.

Compensation and Benefits

Faith in Texas has a strong learning culture that includes regular paid staff development sessions as well as state and national training. We place a high priority on personal and professional leadership development, relationship building, and creating a respectful and supportive multiracial, multifaith, and multilingual organization. In addition to these invaluable benefits, Faith in Texas offers the following:

• A competitive salary commensurate with past experience.
• A full package of health insurance, retirement benefits after six months, generous paid time off, and reimbursement for work-related mileage and cell phone use.
• Exempt salary position, 40 plus hours per week (may include some evening work and weekend work).

Application Procedure

For consideration, all applicants must apply for this position online via organizingcareers.org. Please have the following documents ready to upload to your online application:

1. An electronic file of your updated resume (preferably in PDF format) ready to be uploaded with your online application.
2. A cover letter that highlights your relevant experience.

• Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
• Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

If you need assistance or experience any technical difficulties with your online application, please contact careers@faithinaction.org. Resumes will not be accepted via this email address.