Director of Organizing

Organizational Summary:

BAJI fights for the rights of Black migrants and African Americans through organizing, legal advocacy, research, policy, and narrative building to improve the conditions of Black communities by advancing racial justice and migrant rights. BAJI’s mission is to build collective power among Black communities to advocate for equity and justice in our laws, policies, and communities. 

At the heart of BAJI’s mission is our essential organizing work. Our organizing centers on Black Americans and Black migrants working together to become leaders in the fight against structural racism and systemic discrimination. BAJI has organizers in major cities with Black migrant populations, such as New York City, Atlanta, Miami, Houston, Los Angeles, and Oakland. We also have a national youth organizer who works on youth programming. Our organizers are deeply ingrained in their local communities. They leverage those ties to work on various regional and national issues, including civic engagement, coalition building, working with local officials, organizing actions, and more.

Position Summary:

BAJI seeks a highly experienced Director of Organizing to manage and build BAJI’s organizing and campaign work. This position will oversee the base-building and campaign work in our six Chapters. At the local level, we have organizing committees, which are made up of volunteers who attend meetings and events that push local campaigns such as “Stop Cop City” in Atlanta, “ICE out of CA” in Los Angeles, “Dignity Not in Detention” in New York etc. At the national level, BAJI engages in advocacy and community power-building aimed at protecting the rights of Black migrants through our nationwide campaign #ProtectBlackMigrants. As a member of BAJI’s Directors team and in consultation with BAJI staff, the Organizing Director will lead the organization’s local, state, and national organizing initiatives.

Qualifications:
The Director of Organizing should demonstrate knowledge and experience working in Black communities, coordinating and implementing local and national campaigns, mobilizing people and communities around issues and events, and building partnerships and coalitions with allies and key stakeholders.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

• Design, plan, and implement major campaigns
• Provide strategic guidance to BAJI’s organizing, leadership development, and capacity-building initiatives
• Manage leadership development, skills building, and political education work for organizing staff and members
• Develop and facilitate training on organizing, leadership, and campaign development for BAJI organizers and partner organizations
• Maintain relationships with local and national partners in the broader social justice and immigrant rights movement
• Represent BAJI externally, including with local/state government officials, media, etc
• Perform administrative tasks and other duties as assigned

Other qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of supervision and direct management experience in social movement spaces, political engagement, or related fields, particularly of organizers
• 3-5 years experience in community, labor, or political organizing, advocacy, or coalition building for social change
• Experienced in developing and executing leadership development training that deepens community member understanding and analysis of the systemic nature of oppression
• Knowledge of  worker and/or youth development models and experience supporting leadership development of grassroots members
• Experience in member recruitment, leadership development, mobilization, and reflection
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for racial justice and migrant rights

   

Salary commensurate with experience. BAJI offers a generous benefits package. 

BAJI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military status, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, predisposing genetic characteristics, veteran or active military service member status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 

Salary: $85k+

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to: jobs@baji.org .