Youth Action Fund: Organizing Director

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Youth Action Fund is a youth-led 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to breaking down barriers to organizing by providing resources to young people in Florida. YAF is building a movement of young Floridians to win transformative change, and we’re looking for a driven Organizing Director to lead our state-wide original campaigns and take point on developing strategies to meet organizational goals.

The Organizing Director will play a key leadership role in advancing YAF’s mission by driving our state-wide organizing efforts. This role requires a passionate, strategic, and experienced organizer who can manage multiple campaigns simultaneously, develop young leaders, and expand the organization’s reach and impact across Florida.

Position Title: Organizing Director

Reports to: Deputy Executive Director

Key Relationships: Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, Advising Director, Programs Director, Labor Organizer

Location: Hybrid

Hours: Full-Time (40 hrs/wk)

Start date: TBD

Compensation: $55,000-$60,000 Annual Salary depending on experience.

Application Timeline: Applications will be accepted for this position until the position is filled

Benefits:

YAF offers 10 mandatory paid holidays, as well as an unlimited PTO (Paid Time Off) policy. YAF offers a competitive benefits package including 100% paid premiums for medical, dental and vision. Technology and travel stipends will be provided as needed.

Core Responsibilities:

• Grassroots Mobilization and Activations

• Engage and activate YAF’s growing network of youth organizers and leaders by connecting them to events, community partners, and organizing opportunities.

• Organize direct actions, rallies, town hall meetings, lobby days, and other events on behalf of YAF.

• Design and support initiatives that further YAF’s civic engagement goals, including voter registration and constitutional ballot amendment petitions.

• Manage outreach and recruitment efforts for YAF programs and events while additionally supporting other departments in their recruitment efforts as needed.

• Grow our network by proactively prospecting and recruiting youth leaders to engage with YAF’s programs.

• Complete up to 2 organizing shifts per week with a focus on major events and recruitment opportunities; in addition to covering additional events when needed.

• Prepare op-eds, essays, presentations, and other materials when needed.

• Coalition Building and Stewardship

• Represent YAF and our mission as the main point of contact with partner organizations and movement leaders.

• Coordinate, build, and sustain strong relationships with fellow progressive organizations.

• Oversee collaborative actions, events, and campaigns with our partners.

• Supervision

• Oversee organizing projects from start to finish including developing the concept, coordinating with key stakeholders and inner departments, recruitment, and logistics.

• Oversee YAF’s “Organizing Gigs” program.

• Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve established organizational objectives, including setting goals, timelines, and milestones.

• Lead and manage the Organizing Department consisting of a growing team of distributed organizers.

• Manage internal ad hoc staff teams for individual projects, actions, and campaigns as needed.

• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that aligns with YAF’s values and mission within the Organizing Department and shared spaces with our team.

• As a member of the Leadership team, contribute to organizational decision-making at a high level.

• Administrative

• Provide reports about goals for events, upcoming events, and results from recent events.

• Occasionally draft and provide input on relevant grant proposals and reports.

Qualifications/Skills:

• At least 4-5 years of proven experience in grassroots organizing and campaign management, with a focus on issue advocacy or political campaigns. Statewide or national experience is strongly preferred.

• Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively managing a diverse team of organizers and volunteers.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, including public speaking, campaign messaging, and report writing.

• Knowledge of Florida's political landscape and experience working with local and state-wide organizations.

• Proficient in utilizing organizing and communication software, including CRM systems, digital organizing tools, and social media platforms.

• Comfort with working on the ground and in the field.

• Detail-oriented, with exceptional organizational and project management skills.

• Experience working with students and youth.

• Shared commitment to YAF’s stated values.

Nice to have:

• Bachelor's degree in political science or comparable field.

The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Youth Action Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed service member status. Women, people of color, LGBTQ people, young people, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply.