Lead Organizer

1 day ago


San Diego, California, United States Center On Policy Initiatives Full time
About the Center on Policy Initiatives

The Center on Policy Initiatives is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing worker and economic justice in San Diego County.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Organizer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing organizing strategies to build power for working families and communities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement organizing strategies to build power for working families and communities
  • Lead base building efforts, including recruitment, engagement, and leadership development of community members
  • Develop and manage effective coalitions, strengthening relationships with and among strategic partners and allies
  • Organize actions, events, political education, leadership development activities, and community meetings
  • Organize mobilization efforts, including canvassing and phone/text banking
  • Collaborate with the Communications team on digital organizing strategy
  • Track progress and effectiveness of organizing programs and tactics
  • Lead programs and efforts to develop future organizers and grassroots leaders
Requirements
  • Demonstrated commitment to CPI's mission, including worker justice and racial and gender equity
  • At least four years of organizing experience with progressively increasing responsibilities
  • Experience building a base of grassroots leaders and activists
  • Experience planning, organizing, and executing a campaign from start to finish
  • Experience planning and leading trainings on organizing and campaigns
  • Experience recruiting, training, and managing volunteers to engage in door-to-door canvassing, phone outreach, and public speaking
  • Experience working effectively with communities of color, immigrant communities, and/or people whose first or only language is other than English
Preferred Qualifications
  • Played a lead role in winning campaigns as an organizer
  • Coalition organizing experience
  • Policy campaign experience
  • Digital organizing experience
  • Experience working in the areas of worker justice, education equity, housing justice, or environmental justice
  • San Diego ties or a history of participation in regional organizing networks
Autonomy

Moderate to high

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift 25 lbs. Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods in meetings or while working on a computer.

Transportation & Travel Requirements

This position requires frequent driving throughout San Diego County using a personal vehicle or other reliable and trustworthy transportation source. Occasional non-local travel is required.

Salary and Benefits

CPI's salary and benefit standards are competitive and reflect our commitment to economic justice and equal pay for equal work. The salary range for this position is between $78,500 - $98,045 per year. We offer a full benefits package, including employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution, and a generous paid time-off program.


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