Houston Organizer

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. Houston is known for its diversity as well as its racist and restrictive immigration policies at the federal, state, and local levels.  We have championed several pro-immigrant initiatives in Houston, like the creation of an immigrant legal services fund in 2020, which eventually became the largest immigrant legal fund funded by a county.  As a progressive leader in the fight for immigrant rights and racial justice, BAJI draws from the rich organizing legacy in Houston to grow and build on the current movements for racial justice and immigrant rights.

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Position Summary:

BAJI seeks a highly experienced Organizer to manage and build BAJI’s organizing and campaign work. This position will oversee the base-building and campaign work in our Houston Chapter. 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 dismantling  287(g) agreements with Harris County, ending Operation Streamline, Protect Black Migrants Week of Action etc..

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

• Design, plan, and implement local campaigns
• Outreach, Engage, Educate, and Mobilize community leaders and members, including youth and directly impacted individuals.
• Manage leadership development, skills building, and political education work for BAJI  members and the local Black community. 
• Develop and facilitate BAJI events, public education, Know Your Rights training, and other activities.
• Maintain relationships with local and national partners in the broader racial justice and immigrant rights movement.
• Represent BAJI externally, including with local/state government and elected officials, stakeholders, the public media, etc.
• Perform administrative tasks and other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications

The Houston organizer should demonstrate knowledge and experience working in Black communities. The position requires coordinating and implementing local campaigns, building a base, mobilizing people and communities around issues and events, and building partnerships with allies and key stakeholders.

• At least two years of community organizing experience in the Houston area
• Experience in member recruitment, leadership development, mobilization, and reflection
• Passion for racial justice and migrant rights
• Self-motivation and ability to follow through on assigned tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bi/Multilingual preferred but not required.

Note: This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS 

Salary: $65,000+, commensurate with experience. 

BAJI offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance. We also prioritize your future with access to a retirement plan and a Health Savings Account.

Submission: Submit to jobs@BAJI.org and put “BAJI Houston Organizer” in the subject line.