Zioness Movement: Organizing and Advocacy Coordinator
Job Post
United States · Remote
Posted on Thursday, May 16, 2024
Zioness Movement: Organizing and Advocacy Coordinator
Location
Remote
Salary
$67500-$80000 / Yearly
Company
Zioness Movement
Department
Organizing
Employer Type
Non-Profit
Application Link
Application Instructions
Please submit your resume and answer a few short questions via our application portal
Application Link
https://forms.monday.com/forms/e0a9c51a4e59c041e7f8decaea566a40?r=use1
Job Description
**Reporting To: **National VP of Organizing
**Location: **Remote based anywhere in the US, with a strong preference for candidates in Los Angeles Metro - position will oversee activities in the Los Angeles metro area
**FAQs about the Role:** [Link Here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cmoEWeRh4CEfj4DSw3kAbRV5SFdmBBs0/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104517500118850127154&rtpof=true&sd=true)
**About Zioness: **Zioness is a coalition of Jewish activists and allies who are unabashedly progressive and unapologetically Zionist. We are a grassroots organization with more than 30 chapters across the country, fighting for the advancement of social, racial, economic, environmental and gender justice in America. We are also committed to fighting for Zionism and the inclusion of Zionists in social justice spaces, because Zionism is itself a progressive value: the movement for liberation and national self-determination of the Jewish people in our indigenous homeland.
**Role Description: **The Organizing and Advocacy Coordinator will be responsible for building and growing local chapters and Zioness’ grassroots organizing program, advancing partnerships with progressive organizations and allies, and mobilizing members and chapters into action.
**Responsibilities:**
**Los Angeles Area Organizing and Advocacy:**
- Oversee the LA Fellowship program, including direct support for recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and managing Fellowship team members
- Serve as a point of contact and lead for local LA chapters and group leadership
- Facilitate LA partnership and member identification, development and growth and bring together LA members, allies, and their friends to show up at local actions
- Organize remote community building of LA chapter members and share organizing best practices in online communities
- Support in the implementation and development of the LA chapter’s curriculum, content, and online toolkits/resources
**National Organizing and Advocacy:**
- Support growth of national and chapter membership through engagement and communication with local chapter leadership
- Facilitate direct action efforts and support Zioness members in the execution of in person and online events
- Provide regular engagement opportunities for Zioness members
- Lead national webinars and trainings related to Zionism and Progressivism for the Zioness community
**Digital Organizing: **
- Amplify Zioness’ digital online presence, utilizing digital organizing tools to reach targeted audiences and expand membership nationwide and in specific localities.
- Facilitate online communities that strengthen the national and local Zioness communities, fostering inclusiveness, collaboration, and driving Zionesses to take action.
- Carry out online/remote education strategy for training chapter leaders/members to engage in direct advocacy in their local communities in line with Organization’s Strategic Plan
**Other Duties as Assigned:**
- Fully support all efforts to execute the organization’s strategic plan, as assigned.
**Qualifications + Expectations:**
- 2+ years experience in community organizing, with an emphasis on long-term base building, and experience managing volunteers
- An ongoing commitment to the mission and values of Zioness
- Holds a passion for progressive issues and for Zionism, and is deeply motivated to engage in support of both causes
- Strong in-person and digital communication and writing skills
- Proven skill and ability to work in a fast-paced, responsive environment, and comfortable with multitasking and prioritizing projects
- Comfort speaking on behalf of the organization, privately or publicly, as necessary
- Ready to take part in an all-hands-on-deck approach and committed to supporting the organization when needed
**Compensation:** This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary range of $67,500-80,000, commensurate with experience
**Benefits: **
- Fully covered, high quality health insurance
- Ten (10) days discretionary paid vacation plus federal holidays
- Five (5) paid sick days per year
- Paid time off on the following Jewish holidays when they land on a weekday: the first two days of Passover, one day of Sukkot, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, one day of Simchat Torah
- Three months paid family leave
- Access to a 403(b) retirement plan
- $1,000/year tech stipend
**Equal Opportunity Employer: **We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to cultivating a team that reflects the rich diversity of the population we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partner status, veteran status, medical condition, mental or physical disability which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties without reasonable accommodation.
**To apply for this position, please click [HERE](https://forms.monday.com/forms/e0a9c51a4e59c041e7f8decaea566a40?r=use1).**
**Location: **Remote based anywhere in the US, with a strong preference for candidates in Los Angeles Metro - position will oversee activities in the Los Angeles metro area
**FAQs about the Role:** [Link Here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cmoEWeRh4CEfj4DSw3kAbRV5SFdmBBs0/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104517500118850127154&rtpof=true&sd=true)
**About Zioness: **Zioness is a coalition of Jewish activists and allies who are unabashedly progressive and unapologetically Zionist. We are a grassroots organization with more than 30 chapters across the country, fighting for the advancement of social, racial, economic, environmental and gender justice in America. We are also committed to fighting for Zionism and the inclusion of Zionists in social justice spaces, because Zionism is itself a progressive value: the movement for liberation and national self-determination of the Jewish people in our indigenous homeland.
**Role Description: **The Organizing and Advocacy Coordinator will be responsible for building and growing local chapters and Zioness’ grassroots organizing program, advancing partnerships with progressive organizations and allies, and mobilizing members and chapters into action.
**Responsibilities:**
**Los Angeles Area Organizing and Advocacy:**
- Oversee the LA Fellowship program, including direct support for recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and managing Fellowship team members
- Serve as a point of contact and lead for local LA chapters and group leadership
- Facilitate LA partnership and member identification, development and growth and bring together LA members, allies, and their friends to show up at local actions
- Organize remote community building of LA chapter members and share organizing best practices in online communities
- Support in the implementation and development of the LA chapter’s curriculum, content, and online toolkits/resources
**National Organizing and Advocacy:**
- Support growth of national and chapter membership through engagement and communication with local chapter leadership
- Facilitate direct action efforts and support Zioness members in the execution of in person and online events
- Provide regular engagement opportunities for Zioness members
- Lead national webinars and trainings related to Zionism and Progressivism for the Zioness community
**Digital Organizing: **
- Amplify Zioness’ digital online presence, utilizing digital organizing tools to reach targeted audiences and expand membership nationwide and in specific localities.
- Facilitate online communities that strengthen the national and local Zioness communities, fostering inclusiveness, collaboration, and driving Zionesses to take action.
- Carry out online/remote education strategy for training chapter leaders/members to engage in direct advocacy in their local communities in line with Organization’s Strategic Plan
**Other Duties as Assigned:**
- Fully support all efforts to execute the organization’s strategic plan, as assigned.
**Qualifications + Expectations:**
- 2+ years experience in community organizing, with an emphasis on long-term base building, and experience managing volunteers
- An ongoing commitment to the mission and values of Zioness
- Holds a passion for progressive issues and for Zionism, and is deeply motivated to engage in support of both causes
- Strong in-person and digital communication and writing skills
- Proven skill and ability to work in a fast-paced, responsive environment, and comfortable with multitasking and prioritizing projects
- Comfort speaking on behalf of the organization, privately or publicly, as necessary
- Ready to take part in an all-hands-on-deck approach and committed to supporting the organization when needed
**Compensation:** This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary range of $67,500-80,000, commensurate with experience
**Benefits: **
- Fully covered, high quality health insurance
- Ten (10) days discretionary paid vacation plus federal holidays
- Five (5) paid sick days per year
- Paid time off on the following Jewish holidays when they land on a weekday: the first two days of Passover, one day of Sukkot, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, one day of Simchat Torah
- Three months paid family leave
- Access to a 403(b) retirement plan
- $1,000/year tech stipend
**Equal Opportunity Employer: **We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to cultivating a team that reflects the rich diversity of the population we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partner status, veteran status, medical condition, mental or physical disability which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties without reasonable accommodation.
**To apply for this position, please click [HERE](https://forms.monday.com/forms/e0a9c51a4e59c041e7f8decaea566a40?r=use1).**