Lead Organizer

CASA & CASA IN ACTION SYNOPSIS: CASA's mission is to create a more just society by building power and improving the quality of life in working class Black, Latino/a/e, Afro-descendant, Indigenous, and Immigrant communities. Rooted in the collective power of our community, our inclusive, permanent, member-led movement radically transforms communities and systems to ensure the needs, dreams, and aspirations of members are fully met as we strive for justice and full liberation at home and in solidarity with others across the world. CASA has a sister organization, CASA in Action, a separate, but related, nonprofit organization that is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. Although CASA and CASA in Action share a common goal of supporting immigrants and low-income people in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Georgia, they are separate organizations with their own board of directors. A set of employees at the two organizations, including the person filling this position, shares their time between the two organizations. This has no effect on salary or benefits. DEPARTMENT SYNOPSIS: The Community Organizing Department identifies trains, mobilizes community members to create long-term improvements in their neighborhoods, jobs, and lives through collective direct action, and voter education and mobilization. POSITION SUMMARY: The individual will support expansion efforts in the assigned region and will support ongoing social justice campaigns include immigrant rights, community development, housing, education justice, labor, and workers 'rights campaigns, among others. The individual will also support electoral and civic engagement activities and campaigns, will support member and ally engagement through digital and in-person communications and relationship building, and may be asked to represent CASA in coalitions, to funders, and in the media. A successful Lead Organizer will build a team of organizers who are actively engaged in recruiting and developing CASA members into powerful progressive leaders who win campaigns at the local, state, and national levels. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinate and track outreach and leadership development activities for CASA members, including leadership trainings Recruit and enroll new and renewal members for the organization Identify local campaign priorities and play a lead role in performing power analysis, developing campaign strategy, and ensuring maximum opportunity for member leadership development throughout the campaign. Support campaign strategy development and implementation for state and national campaigns Ensure quality and timely data entry, management and reporting Serve a campaign field manager for electoral campaigns as needed In coordination with the Director of Organizing, develop annual department work plan and vision Advance CASA's strategic plan goals and play a key role within the management team Create, as a member of CASA's management team, annual plans with measurable outcomes, track information regarding plan completion, and assist in the provision of reports regarding activities to leaders, board, and funders Serve as an organizational spokesperson before the media, funders, government, etc. Engage broad community and key ally support Provide high quality supervision including performance evaluations, individual work plan development and oversight; development, evaluation, and alteration of targeting campaigns, skill development, etc. Other duties as assigned EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE: Minimum 5 years of related experience Valid US Driver's License, and reliable vehicle KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Bilingual, preferred A demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights and progressive issues A track record of developing and maintaining strong working relationships with and among a diverse group of stakeholders Progressive, forward thinker. Ability to work "outside of the box" A history of getting things done even in the face of obstacles. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities Mission-oriented, Results driven, team player, passionate, and highly motivated, required Communicate clearly, write well, speak eloquently, and are able to explain just about anything to anyone in person, on the phone, or in writing. Motivated and self-driven. Volunteer for new challenges without waiting to be asked. Open to learning new things and learning quickly, and rolling with the punches when things change. BENEFITS DESCRIPTION: Who is eligible? All full time and part time permanent positions working 20 hours or more per week. What We Offer: Generous paid time off , including: annual leave starting at three weeks per year (proportional accrual per pay period), two weeks of sick leave, three days of personal leave, and additional compensatory leave for exempt employees. Twelve (12) paid holidays per calendar year. Excellent Benefits Package including employer paid benefits as follow: Health, dental, and vision insurance (CASA pays 100% of the premium costs for the employee up to our HMO plan, 55% for couples, 65% for children and 60% for family) Basic life and AD&D Long and Short Term Disability insurance Professional Development: Those pursuing a course of study related to work performed at CASA may be eligible for a reimbursement up to $2,000. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Additional voluntary benefits : FSA Account including Dependent Care. 401(k) retirement plan with a 2% employer discretionary match. Accident, Critical Indemnity, Hospital insurance. Allowances : Mileage reimbursements for those positions that are required to drive on CASA business. Cell Phone stipend for those positions that are required to use their cellphone for CASA business. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. OSHA: This position is not to handle any human body fluids, biological agents, laboratory chemicals, or be exposed to hazardous materials such as noise, asbestos, or carcinogens. CASA and CASA in Action do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, marital status or national origin. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. CASA has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy effective 01 February 2022, requiring COVID-19 Booster vaccination(s) for all employees and prospective employees, AmeriCorps members, and paid or non-paid internships. In accordance with CASA's duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, we are adopting this policy to safeguard the health of our employees, AmeriCorps members and interns, and their families, CASA members and visitors, and the community at large from infectious diseases that may be reduced by vaccinations. In making this decision, the executive leadership team reviewed recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, CASA's Legal Counsel and local health officials. All prospective employees will be required to provide proof of COVID 19 vaccination or appropriate medical / religious accommodation documentation prior to the first day of employment with CASA. AmeriCorps member candidates will be required to provide proof of COVID 19 vaccination or appropriate medical / religious accommodation documentation at the time of presenting proof of citizenship and SSN eligibility.

Created: 2024-10-29