National Organizer for Operations

ABOUT RIGHT TO THE CITYEstablished in 2007, Right to the City was born out of a desire by members, organizers, and allies around the country to have a stronger movement for urban justice. Right to the City Alliance asserts that everyone - particularly the disenfranchised - not only has a right to the city, but as inhabitants, have a right to shape it, design it, and operationalize an urban human rights agenda.We are a national alliance of more than 90 community-based racial, economic, gender and environmental justice organizations growing grassroots power to halt gentrification and displacement, and build democratic, just, and sustainable communities. Our member organizational organize in 45 cities and 26 states to weave together local base-building, organizing, and policy campaigns to defend our neighborhoods and build a robust and unstoppable movement to reclaim, remain in, and rebuild our communities.ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATIONAL WORK CULTUREWe take the work seriously, but not ourselves: Right to the City is committed to a work culture of care and balance. We understand that rigor and rest are compatible and both are necessary to reach our movement building goals. We actively work to audit our policy and culture in service of our commitment to racial justice and feminist praxis. Principled struggle and generative conflict are core commitments and we take a transformative approach to resolving harm. While we take our commitments seriously, our work environment commonly includes jokes, laughter, celebration and all other manner of enjoyable human experiences.ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYIn this role, you will do the necessary and critical work of sustaining your fellow organizers by ensuring they have access to the benefits that allow them to do movement work sustainably. Your work in securing insurance and coordinating compliance and business registrations will ensure the organization is protected and able to carry out the work of supporting our member organizations to transform their communities. In managing our HRIS, you facilitate the efficiency of your comrades in carrying out multiple functions, including documentation, feedback, and payroll. If you are someone who holds the core competencies listed, and also sees operations work as deeply political, we want to meet you!WHAT YOU WILL DO IN YOUR ROLEThis position on will enhance the organization's human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs and practices. This includes:Operations CoordinationStaffing systems development and implementation - phone systemProcurement: purchasing support for supplies, equipment, and care materialsOffice Management: systems development and management to ensure staff are able to move work in conditions that nurture balance, promote effectiveness, and adhere to organizational policiesDigital Security - Support in implementation of digital security protocols around file keeping, password and account securityHR Benefits AdministrationAdminister systems for payroll, time tracking, health benefitsAnnual benefits budgetingTrain all staff in time tracking and navigating the Rippling HR system used for payroll and benefitsManage employee benefits and enrollmentCraft an effective and intentional candidate experience for recruitmentRegulatory ComplianceLiaison with compliance partnersMaintain charitable, municipal, state and federal registrationsNew hire reportingEstablish, update and renew insurance policiesInsurance auditsLogistics and Administrative SupportCovid Policy Implementation, including:Maintaining covid reporting air table formSending out calendar events for testing deadlines and links to reporting formFollowing up with people who haven't tested dailyLiaising with Logistics team to disburse covid suppliesCORE COMPETENCIESThe ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:Lives our Organizational ValuesEngages in principled struggle in a way that allows mutual learning and supports resolving differences in a generative wayRespects themself and their colleagues as whole people with whole lives, and acts on our shared humanity and wholeness in our collective work Works towards clarity and collective alignment to allow us to work together as an impactful collectiveTakes accountability for their work, and thereby builds our interdependence and our impactDemonstrates commitment to the ongoing development of self and colleagues as a lifelong, mutual process.Teamwork and CollaborationRelates to others with mutual respectRegularly offers support to other staff and membersFosters trust and transparency in their interactions with othersListens deeply to, and has compassion for othersCommunicates honestly and directly with othersBuilds strong and productive relationships with other staffWorks with others in a positive, collaborative manner that balances individual and team needsIs a highly constructive force in group meetings and workCommunicates positive and critical feedback directly and productively to othersInspires others to do their best workPersonal and Political DevelopmentIs continuously learning and building their leadership and performanceRegularly practices self-criticism and seeks feedback from othersActively exhibits and promotes Feminist political values in their organizational lifeActively exhibits and promotes a commitment to addressing oppressive actions and practices in organizational lifeHas clear goals for personal and professional growth in a Personal Development Plan, and is moving toward themHas clear goals for political growth and is moving toward themREQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLELocated in the United StatesExperience as an organizer or activist 2-4 years of Human Resources or People Operations experience, including benefits administration and leave managementSystems thinker - demonstrated experience conceptualizing and implementing systems for increased efficiency and successExperience establishing and building out HRIS systemExperience managing COVID protocol and compliance for travelExperience with full cycle recruitment and candidate experienceDemonstrable experience with insurance complianceTech-savvy and comfortable learning new software and systemsSelf-aware and emotionally intelligentHelpful but not required:Ability to travel nationally up to 35>#p###Experience with Rippling HRISExperience with AirTableSALARY AND BENEFITSSalary: $80,000- $110,000 annuallyThis is a full time EXEMPT position. The salary range starts at $80,000 annually. Compensation is commensurate with experience and competitive with our sector. RTTC offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package including 100% medical, dental and life insurance, employer contribution towards employees' 401k retirement plan, wellness benefits, staff development resources, and ample sick and vacation paid time off. How To ApplyInterested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample or work sample through our hiring portal at: References will be asked for candidates who advance in the process. Applicants for this position will be required to submit to a background check. Candidates will only be contacted if our hiring team chooses to pursue an interview.Right To The City Alliance is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from communities heavily impacted by gentrification, displacement and housing insecurity are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.

Created: 2025-01-31