Lander for NYC: Organizing Director

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Position Summary:

The Organizing Director is a pivotal leadership role responsible for developing and executing grassroots organizing strategies to elect Brad Lander Mayor of New York City. Reporting to the Senior Advisor, this individual is a member of the Campaign’s Senior Leadership Team and will oversee field operations including petitioning for ballot access, build robust community-based organizing structures, and empower a network of volunteers, staff, and partners to execute campaign goals. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a passion for mobilizing communities and a proven track record of leadership in campaign field and distributive organizing efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning and Leadership:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive organizing plan to win the 2025 Mayoral primary.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to align organizing efforts with overall campaign goals.

• Set measurable goals for petitions gathered, volunteers recruited, voters contacted and more.

Program Development and Execution:

• Design and lead voter contact program for the campaign, including voter outreach, petition-gathering, volunteer management, and coalition-building.

• Oversee the development and implementation of organizing tools, materials, and resources.

• Manage the execution of grassroots voter contact including canvassing, phone banking, and text banking.

• Craft a relational volunteer program including the tools, strategies, and metrics.

Team Management and Development:

• Recruit, train, and manage a team of organizers, field staff, and volunteers.

• Foster an inclusive and collaborative team culture that values diverse perspectives.

• Provide coaching and professional development opportunities for staff and volunteers.

Community and Stakeholder Engagement:

• In partnership with the Political Director, build and maintain relationships with community leaders, advocacy groups, and partner organizations.

• Represent the organization at public events, forums, and meetings.

• Identify and support emerging leaders within the campaign ecosystem.

Data and Technology Management:

• Utilize data-driven strategies to optimize organizing efforts.

• Oversee the use of organizing technology, including Mobilize, CRM systems, and voter databases.

• Analyze campaign metrics to measure success.

Advocacy and Policy Support:

• Work with political, policy, and communications teams to amplify grassroots voices in our policy priorities and agenda.

• Mobilize communities around key policy priorities and campaign milestones.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• At least 5-7 years of experience in electoral organizing, campaigns, volunteer management, grassroots campaigning, or advocacy work.

• Proven ability to manage teams and execute large-scale campaigns.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and team-building skills.

• Ability to draft and execute a field plan and volunteer engagement plan.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Proficiency in data analysis and organizing software (e.g., VAN, NGP, Reach, or similar tools).

• Strategic thinking with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent travel to communities and events.

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required by campaign schedules.

Compensation:

Salary is $7500-$9000/month, commensurate with experience. A comprehensive benefits package is included.