Organizing and Outreach Director
About
Faith in Public Life (FPL) is a strategy center that provides media and issue advocacy support to diverse religious leaders advocating for social justice. Since its founding in 2005, FPL has helped faith communities reclaim their voice as visionary, moral leaders in American society and to change the narrative about the role of faith in politics, successfully countering the Religious Right and advancing social justice policies.
We believe that in the heart of the faith community are great moral visions that can transform the public imagination; yet "a vision without a strategy is a hallucination." FPL works to make these moral visions a reality by crafting innovative clergy-led advocacy and communications campaigns.
Overview
Our strategic plan focuses on building networks of clergy in key states - as well as a faith leadership pipeline - that can win local and national policy victories. Faith in Public Life seeks an outgoing, talented, experienced Organizing and Outreach Director to grow and support our diverse network of clergy and faith leaders working on social justice issue campaigns. This position will report to the Vice President.
Responsibilities
The Organizing Director manages FPL's growing organizing department to:
Spearhead the organizing components of FPL issue campaigns including immigration, refugees, LGBT discrimination and health care, overseeing efforts in DC as well as in priority states.
Draft and execute issue campaign plans.
Recruit and supports FPL spokespeople for various issue campaigns to participate in press conferences, op-ed opportunities, LTEs, sign on letters, fly-in actions, trainings, and lobby visits.
Lay the groundwork for new FPL state offices with the support of FPL's V.P. and Development Director.
Plan and execute FPLs Faithful Voter civic engagement program and FPL contract organizers during election years.
Nurture FPL's leadership network and build relationships of mutual respect and trust with diverse clergy.
Design training opportunities & programs (often utilizing skills of FPL staff and partners) ranging from topical (e.g. "Faithful Response to White Nationalism,") to skills based to theological/spiritual.
Work closely with Development Director to assist with fundraising from congregations and individual donors in key states.
Travel to key states for clergy and partner meetings (approximately 2 trips per month).
Qualifications
Track record of developing and maintaining strong working relationships with and among a diverse group of stakeholders.
Demonstrated history of getting things done even in the face of obstacles.
Bachelor's degree.
At least 5 years experience in working in advocacy, campaigns or non-profits.
2+ years managing personnel.
Strong project management skills - must work well under pressure and tight deadlines.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Highly organized and detail oriented.
Commitment to FPL's mission, values and goals.
Experience working with faith communities or at the intersection of faith and politics.
This is the job for you if
You are a people person who loves getting to know new people and figuring out ways to relate to them and get them engaged in FPL's campaigns.
You multitask well and can track multiple projects simultaneously.
You are a good listener committed to building authentic relationships.
You like to stay busy. When nothing is happening, you make something happen.
To Apply
Please send a resume, cover letter and a short writing sample to hire@faithinpubliclife.org with "ORGANIZING DIRECTOR" in the subject line. No phone calls, please.
Faith in Public Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage candidates of all ages, colors, ethnic backgrounds, countries of origin, religions, disability status, genders, sexual orientations, and/or gender identities to apply.
Salary range: $70-$80k
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