Aim Higher Now - Deputy Organizing Director - North Carolina

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DEPUTY ORGANIZING DIRECTOR

Organization Overview

Aim Higher Now works to educate and engage North Carolinians about issues of public concern, and to hold elected officials accountable to the values and priorities of their constituents. These include investment in public schools and universities, expanded access to the ballot, the protection of our natural resources, and economic opportunity that benefits everyone. We encourage the active civic engagement of North Carolinians using strategic field and digital programs.

Position Description

Aim Higher Now is seeking a highly motivated candidate to serve as a Deputy Organizing Director based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Deputy Organizing Director will manage regional staff who are focused on issue education advocacy, civic engagement, and building long-term organizing capacity within their region.

The Deputy Organizing Director will report to the Aim Higher Now Organizing Director. The Deputy Organizing Director will be responsible for supporting a set of Regional Organizing Directors in implementing the field plan in their regions. The Deputy Organizing Director will receive direct coaching from the Organizing Director and be provided opportunities for professional development.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

· Training, managing, and mentoring Regional Organizing Directors and regional staff.

· Conducting regular visits in the field to observe events and participate in phone banks and canvasses.

· Assisting in the creation of training programs and materials, while creating learning channels across the region to facilitate the sharing of best practices.

· Clearly communicating information and expectations to Regional Organizing Directors, while also communicating regional issues and themes up to the Organizing Director.

· Developing relationships with key community leaders, allied organizations and coalitions to build a base of support within the region.

· Implementing the Aim Higher Now culture that values staff and volunteers, invests in their professional development, and prepares them for long-term success.

Qualifications:

● An applicant’s approach to managing and coaching staff will be the primary criteria by which applications are evaluated.

● Previous experience in a staff management role and as an Organizer on either a political campaign or issue advocacy campaign.

● An understanding of targeting and metrics and experience with database management, including the VAN/VoteBuilder.

● Ability to build strong relationships with staff, volunteers, partners and allies and to cultivate those relationships over time.

● A general understanding of how power intersects with gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and class in organizing and electoral settings.

● Strong attention to detail and a pattern of consistently following through on commitments even during periods of increased workload.

● Demonstrated willingness to lead by example in setting a high standard for quality of work and professionalism.

● Demonstrated commitment to working in a team environment and doing everything possible to make the team successful.

● Access to a vehicle is required.

● Willingness to work long hours, including nights and weekends, as necessary is required.

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is $55,000. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

To Apply

Please email a cover letter, resume, and three references to Johnathan Garza at in...@aimhighernownc.com. Please include Deputy Organizing Director in the subject line.