ORGANIZING MANAGERS, MOMS DEMAND ACTION FOR GUN SENSE IN AMERICA
Moms Demand Action for Guns Sense in America will be hiring 15-20 Organizing Managers distributed at flexible locations around the country.
The Organizing Manager plays a pivotal role in the development and continued success of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. Each Organizing Manager will oversee growth plans and grassroots organizing campaigns in each of their chapters, assess needs, collaboratively set priorities, identify resources, and aid them in their communications, partnerships and ongoing organizing, educational and advocacy efforts. Organizing Managers train chapter leaders and the leadership teams and ensure that they and their chapters are acting in a manner consistent with the organization's mission and goals.
Organizing Managers will conduct site visits to their states, hold regular meetings with leaders, and work intimately with other members of Organizing, Policy, Communications and Moms staff.
We have a mix of full and part time positions available. Part-time positions will be 25 hours per week and will include standard hours of 12-3 PM ET three days per week.
ABOUT MOMS DEMAND ACTION
Much like Mothers Against Drunk Driving was created to change laws regarding drunk driving, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America was created to build support for common-sense gun reforms. The nonpartisan grassroots movement of American mothers is demanding new and stronger solutions to lax gun laws and loopholes that jeopardize the safety of our children and families. Since its inception after the Sandy Hook Elementary mass shooting, Moms Demand Action has established a chapter in every state of the country and is part of Everytown for Gun Safety along with Mayors Against Illegal Guns. Everytown is the largest gun violence prevention organization in the country with more than 1.5 million supporters including moms, mayors, survivors, and everyday Americans who are fighting for reforms that respect the Second Amendment and protect people. For more information or to get involved visit www.momsdemandaction.org. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MomsDemandAction or on Twitter at @MomsDemand
RESPONSIBILITIES
Chapter growth and field power:
- Ensure chapters of Moms Demand Action are building lasting field power for the organization
- Collaboratively create and oversee implementation of growth plans for chapters in the region
Develop volunteer leaders
- Lead by example through demonstrations of integrity, professionalism and leadership
- Mentor, train and support volunteer leaders so that they can best support chapter membership; regularly assess development needs of volunteer leadership
- Ensure chapters are successfully collaborating with and mobilizing important constituent groups, both traditional and nontraditional
- Work with leaders to create a plan to recruit and engage new and existing volunteers
Organizing strategy and campaign development:
- Work closely with the National Organizing Director and Deputy National Organizing Directors to develop national and local strategies for various campaigns and programs
- Collaboratively set long and short-term priorities with chapters; ensure work on the ground stays focused on agreed upon priorities, while maintaining flexibility needed to rapidly respond to new opportunities and challenges
- Seed, encourage and support tactical innovations from volunteers and help replicate those successes elsewhere
- Ensure campaign plans are in touch with realities on the ground; act as a bridge between volunteers and other stakeholders to make sure the organization's plans are realistic and set up to succeed
Represent Moms Demand Action
- Act as a liaison between volunteer leaders and the rest of the organization; continually build confidence and excitement about our work, priorities and organizational choices
- Maintain regular communication with Chapter Leadership, serve as first point of contact for questions or needs, and connect them to staff contacts as appropriate
- Serve as public spokesperson when appropriate
Other duties
- Develop knowledge on gun violence prevention policy, local and regional politics and relevant policy issues within the region
- Monitor Chapter Facebook pages for appropriate content and ensure Chapter Leadership adhere to Social Media Code of Conduct
- Manage regional budgets and approve budget requests from chapters
- Serve as a liaison between the Organizing Team and other departments
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Passion for the organization's mission
- Strong management skills, in particular experience working with diverse communities, constituents and leaders
- Organizing or campaign experience (issue or electoral) and/or experience creating and leading trainings
- Ability to understand, evaluate and articulate policy and strategic planning issues
- Strong interpersonal skills, volunteer management experience is a plus
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to work with deadlines, and under pressure
- Ability to travel within state or region
- Ability to create a respectful dynamic between Chapter Leaders and themselves and to empower Chapter Leaders and other volunteers to become true leaders in their communities
- Self-motivated
- Comfortable with social media and technology
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Leadership in local Moms chapter a plus
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund, Inc., provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
This position is a telework position. Please note that such arrangements are not a substitute for childcare or other dependent care. Arrangements must be made to secure child or dependent care to the same extent as if he or she was working at the Organization's office. It is permissible for a caregiver to be present at the teleworker's alternate site to care for a dependent (i.e., a newborn to non-school age child and/or elderly person) while the teleworker is officially working. If a situation arises where the teleworker must attend to a dependent at the alternate work site during scheduled work hours, the teleworker shall immediately notify his or her supervisor and make arrangements to take leave.
HOW TO APPLY
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