Organizing Director, New Lynn Coalition
The New Lynn Coalition is a partnership of unions and community organizations dedicated to improving the lives of the people in Lynn through uniting all sectors of working class people. Our principle campaign is to affect Lynn’s Waterfront Development, a multi-year, multi-project and multi-million dollar transformation of the city. Our goal is to direct the projects so they benefit the working class majority and communities of color already living in Lynn, through good jobs and job training, accessible housing, and ecologically sound development. The Coalition is also involved in campaigns to protect wages through municipal ordinances and has, with the Lynn Public Schools, created an adult night school at the local technical high school. New Lynn has also conducted public cultural and political education events. The Organizing Director will be supported by two part-time staff, by staff and leaders of partner organizations, and labor educators, and an intern.
Organizing Director
Administrative:
Fund-raising/grant-writing; develop relationships with key philanthropic partners
Internal and external communications
Help research policy issues
Archive Video and photographic records
Organizing Tasks (as conditions and time allow):
Oversee Waterfront Campaign
Develop relationships with current and new affiliates and allies
Prioritize topics for monthly Steering Committee and other meetings
Organize support for affiliate activities from other partners
Build solidarity between unions and non-union, low-wage workers organizations, and between unions and communities of color
Support Lynn Community Engagement Program (night school)
Oversee other campaigns and activities of New Lynn, ie Wage Theft Bill and Cultural and Political Education events, May Day march, as needed
Organize public meetings/ hearings/rallies, etc.
Develop press strategy
Assist Steering Committee to prepare annual Strategic Planning session
Develop relationships and affiliation with national groups doing similar work
Develop an annual fund-raising event
Desired Qualifications and Background:
Minimum 3-5 years organizing experience working with unions and community organizations
Bi-Lingual skills (Spanish and English)
Commitment to social justice and agreement with goals of Coalition
Experience leading campaigns
Experience with finances of non-profits and fund-raising
Writing, Speaking and Facilitation skills
Competence with Microsoft Suite, Quickbooks, database and website management
Compensation will be 55k for qualified candidate, or based on experience. Fully paid health insurance, 3 weeks paid vacation, paid holidays, and simple IRA available.
Applications should include resume, references, and writing sample (min 1-2 pages).
Contact Jeff Crosby at kroz12@aol.com to submit application or inquiries. Applications will only be accepted on line. Posting until filled.
New Lynn Coalition is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, people of color and LGBT people are strongly encouraged to apply.