Organization Overview

Make the Road Pennsylvania (MRPA), builds power for justice in Latine and immigrant communities and working-class communities of color. We believe in a transformational theory of change that seeks to empower community members to be the principal agents and leaders in challenging and dismantling systemic oppression through community organizing, policy innovation, transformative education, and dismantling systemic oppression through civic engagement and advocacy. Make the Road PA is a project of Make the Road States.

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Make the Road Action (MRA), a 501(c)(4) organization is committed to building power for justice in immigrant and low-income working-class communities of color. MRA operates in five states - New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Nevada, and Pennsylvania. We work to create social change, connect voters to the candidates and issues that are most important to them, and work hands-on in a fast-paced environment to create long-term impact in the communities that need it most.

Position Summary

The Lead Organizer is a leadership position that will help plan, coordinate, and support MRPA’s local, state, and federal campaigns and membership events. The Lead Organizer is responsible for supervising MRPA organizers to ensure that they are meeting their goals and providing support and training for organizers to win campaigns in their communities locally, statewide and nationally. The Lead Organizer will work through our committee model, which is the engine that drives our work and the space where campaigns, action planning, political education, and orientation all take place. Committee meetings are facilitated by members in coordination with organizers. Lead Organizers will acquire stories from community members and prep spokespeople, engage allies across their region to advance local, state, and federal efforts that will benefit the communities they work in.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, engage and implement campaigns through planning, action research, coordinating campaign events, press work and alliance work
Supervise team community organizers
- Weekly check-ins with organizers to provide support, feedback, coaching, and move work forward
- Support organizers to win campaigns
- Hold organizers accountable
Create open and inclusive dialogue with organizers
Lead mobilizations and events
Train and support any new staff
Represent the organization at some external meetings, coalition tables, state tables, and conferences
Engage multiple stakeholders including membership, elected officials, and organizational leaders in the social justice field
Build coalition tables and/or campaigns that deal with issues directly impacting MRPA members
Develop activities to raise financial resources through membership dues
Develop and implement leadership development curriculum
Coordinate, facilitate and regularly engage the Leadership Council
Attend regular meetings with staff
Staff meetings, membership assemblies, staff retreats, committee meetings, etc.
Proactive participation, taking initiative, and being fully present

Experience and Qualifications

Eligible to work in the US
Demonstrated commitment to social justice, community organizing, leadership development and the elevation of directly impacted and marginalized people to create change
3+ years of experience organizing at a grassroots basebuilding organization
1+ year of experience supervising a paid staff member
Experience with and knowledge of CRMs like EveryAction, peer-to-peer texting platforms like Hustle and autodialers like ThruTalk
Bilingual: Fluent English-Spanish (written and spoken)
Valid driver's license and a car that can be used for work
Personal connection to immigration justice and rights highly preferred
Experience in immigration justice and rights organizing preferred

Skills and Abilities

Analytical thinking
Problem and situation analysis
Strong problem-solving ability
Systems-oriented mindset
Balanced and sound decision-making
Emotional control and self-regulation
Strong attention to detail
Focus on projects, tasks, and goals
Empathetic outlook
Positive and respectful attitude toward others
Flexibility and adaptability
Objective and active listening
Respect for policies and procedures
Personal accountability
Accountability for others
Team-oriented collaboration
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to meet standards and deadlines
Effective multitasking
Highly reflective; able to give and receive feedback regularly

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