Deputy Civic Engagement Director - National Domestic Workers Alliance & Care in Action

[Sobaika Mirza]

This role will serve as the Deputy Director for Care In Action and Deputy Civic Engagement Director at NDWA. They would be responsible for the ongoing management of the political, state legislative, and civic engagement programs. They are a key architect of the overall program strategy, and provide internal and external leadership in the organizations. 

Responsibilities: 

Ongoing management of the political, civic engagement, and legislative programs 

• Manage and develop various Department-leads (Communications, Data, Operations, Field)
• Act as main coordinator of cross-team internal partnership, including but not limited to, relevant meetings, planning, implementation, progress reporting, making sure goals are met or exceeded to ensure the success of program
• Liaison with the relevant wider organizational departments, including Technology, Finance, Operations, and Policy to ensure maximum coordination
• Oversee strategic planning process with the entire team, including setting goals, budgets, and reporting
• Act as final approver in state political and legislative program processes 

Lead civic engagement, state, and legislative strategy

• Develop targeting, strategy, staffing and budget plan for state endorsements and political programs
• Ensure rigorous and fair process for Electoral endorsements 
• Move specific state care agenda strategy in state legislators
• Lead civic engagement program, including voter registration and engagement  
• Develop state legislative program in consultation with Managing Director, NDWA Deputy Director, and Executive Director 

Act as public spokesperson to the media, allies, and funders

• Represent Care in Action at partner meetings, coalition convenings, speaking engagements, and funder briefings, as needed
• Act as spokesperson for media engagements, as needed
• Participate in fundraising, including prospecting, funder interaction, and reporting 

Qualifications:

• 3-4 cycles of electoral campaign experience with increasing responsibility, particularly in data-driven, digital-first environments
• Expertise in electoral voter contact, including paid canvass, voter registration, volunteer management and phone banking
• Belief in the leadership and political power of women of color, especially Black and Indigenous women
• Commitment to support Black organizing and civic engagement, including following the leadership of Black women
• Ability to forge strong relationships with relevant partners, groups, and leaders at the national level 
• Strong understanding of messaging and communication for electoral campaigns; relationships with relevant media are a bonus
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills to assess threats and recommend actionable solutions
• Ability to understand and meet all legal and ethical requirements of 501c3 and 501c4 environments
• Relentless drive, tenacity and a willingness to do whatever it takes to advance our mission and values

Location: Remote, with the ability to work East Coast hours

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 plus benefits, DOE

Start Date: As soon as possible

Background:

The National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) is the leading national voice for dignity and fairness for domestic workers in the United States. Founded in 2007, NDWA works for the respect, recognition, and inclusion in labor protections of domestic and home care workers across the country. NDWA is winning improved working conditions while building a powerful movement rooted in the human rights, dignity and equality of domestic workers, home care workers, immigrant women and Black women.

NDWA was founded in 2007 by domestic workers and organizers from around the country.  Our national alliance has grown from this founding group of 13 organizations to now more than 70 affiliate organizations, and local chapters developed by NDWA in Atlanta, Durham, Washington DC and New York City, and individual members from states without affiliates or chapters to join. To date, the Alliance reaches over 250,000 nannies, housekeepers, and home care workers in 44 cities and 20 states.

Care in Action is a (501c4) nonprofit, nonpartisan group dedicated to fighting for dignity and fairness for the millions of domestic workers in the United States, most of whom are women. Founded in 2016, Care in Action provides the tools, trainings, and community that working families need to make their voices heard, and organize and advocate for respect, recognition, and inclusion in labor protections.