Applicants should provide the following information:
- A cover letter stating your interest, availability, and general qualifications
- A resume or CV outlining your education, skills, and experience
- List of 3 References
Please submit your complete application via email to jobs@poweru.org, with the following subject line: “your name –Intergenerational Organizer”
Job Purpose: Power U requires a talented and enthusiastic individual to help support Teachers and Educators to be able to work alongside community members in grassroots campaigns that support schools and communities. This person would be responsible for implementing campaigns that improve the lives of families of Miami Dade County Public Schools.
Ideal Candidates should have previous working on social justice issues be comfortable working with youth and other community members, and be committed to the values of racial, economic, and gender justice (see the Power U Principles of Unity on our website).
Reports to: Organizing Director
Roles and Responsibilities
Base building Recruitment and Campaign Development 40%
- Actively meets 1 on 1 with Educators to understand issues they see in the community.
- Engage with community members in various outreach methods to recruit them into Power U’s base of supporters.
- Facilitates workshops, presentations, and trainings for staff and members around issues and ideas related to campaigns
- Must build consistent relationships with Schools, Educators, and Key Stakeholders
- Staying abreast on current events and policy decisions that affect campaign strategy
- Works with the Organizing Team to develop materials that inform staff and members on how issues are incorporated in the County Budgets.
- Able to speak at press events and rallies related to campaign issues.
Member development 30%
- Provides regular coaching support of Educator Members
- Train members in Base building and recruitment techniques, as well as event coordination
- Supports speech writing and prep work related to leading actions
- Support and facilitate member meetings and retreats.
Training Implementation & Development 20%
- Coordinate National Trainings and Attending National Organizing Spaces
- Connecting with Organizations Outside of South Florida to Assess Dynamics Locally and Nationally
Miscellaneous 10%
- Working with Staff to support joint projects for the organization
- Reviewing Key Readings and studying foundational concepts of the organization
Qualities of a Successful Candidate:
- The ability to meet deadlines under pressure. Much of the organizing work will be impacted if materials or content does not get developed on time.
- Taking Responsibility for Your Emotions. The role is deeply tied to being able to understand and navigate your emotions to lead under pressure in grounded ways.
- Strong Interpersonal Skills. You will need to collaborate with a broad range of people, so being able to have difficult conversations and building relationships across differences is vital.
- Self Starter. This position’s success is dependent on your ability to manage your own workload, and will need to take the initiative to seek out projects on your own at times for the sake of the organization.
- Skill in practicing flexibility. Much of the organizing work is dynamic, with conditions constantly changing, creating moments where you must feel comfortable stopping one task or project to do something that might be more useful for the organization in the present moment.
- Desire for Feedback. You must be open and willing to receive feedback from various staff in order to improve the quality of work.
Non-Negotiables
- Can work unconventional hours. This position requires you to attend events or meetings that may occur on weekends or outside the “9-5” window.
- Well-informed on local politics and current events. We know that as current events change quickly, we need someone who will ensure that our messaging and outward-facing presence is relevant.
- Willing to be interdependent. We are a small team and at times, might need to help one another coordinate logistics for events.
- Commitment to Study. Staff will frequently be tasked with collective readings together in order to collectively learn as an organization.
Qualifications
- Strong Commitment to Social Justice;
- Understanding of Unions and Labor History
- 2-3 years experience in grassroots organizing, social justice issues, human rights, or structural racism;
- Demonstrates a strong grasp of gender oppression within a global context
- Strong analytical skills, particularly in regard to socio-political, environmental, and economic contexts;
- Ability to Speak Haitian Kreyol is a plus.
Applications Process
- First-round interview: 1 hr. Interview with Executive Director
- Performance task submission: details TBD, but this task takes no longer than 2 hours.
- Final interview: 1 hr. Interview with our entire team
Details
$60,000 Salary plus a Strong Benefits Package
Position Expected to Start As Soon As Possible.
