BERKSHIRE INTERFAITH ORGANIZING

 

DIRECTOR/LEAD ORGANIZER

POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

Berkshire Interfaith Organizing (BIO) is comprised of member groups who are committed to organizing together for greater justice and a better quality of life for all in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts. 

 

Building upon the momentum of our transitional Director/Lead Organizer and our newly formed Leadership Team, BIO has reached out to new member groups and reaffirmed the commitment of its founding members.  We are seeking a Director/Lead Organizer with the energy and passion to guide BIO as we continue to rebuild and grow our power as a force for change in our region, as well as pursue affiliation with state and national networks.

 

We pursue these goals:

• by building community across lines of income, religion and geography,

• developing the leadership skills of members within our congregations and organizations,

• and taking action on economic and social justice issues of shared concern.

 

We work to ensure that those affected by the issues craft the solutions to achieve systemic change.  To help us achieve our goals, we seek a dynamic, experienced organizer who is ready to collaborate with us on all these fronts, so we can continue to make positive changes for all Berkshire residents.

 

BIO is currently a member of the InterValley Project (IVP) network, which works to organize for justice in communities across New England. 

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Develop and maintain relationships with current and potential member groups.

• Recruit and develop leaders.  Lead trainings and/or bring in trainers to support the growth of BIO leaders.

• Mentor and collaborate with organizers and leaders throughout campaigns on economic and social justice issues.

• Work with BIO Executive Council to prepare, oversee and fund the annual budget of over $100,000.  Funding includes: grant writing, fundraising campaigns, collection of membership dues.

• Report to BIO’s Executive Council.

• Participate with regional/national organizing networks with regular organizer meetings, consultation, and leadership development activities.

 

Qualifications

 

• At least 5-10 years of work experience as a community, congregation-based, or labor organizer.

• Experience in non-profit management, development, staff supervision and administration

• Passion for social and economic justice.  Experience in fields such as Immigrant Justice, Racial Justice, Food Insecurity, Transportation, Affordable Housing or other similar work experience preferred.

• Excellent team building, relationship-building, and communication skills

• Proven ability to mentor leaders

• Demonstrated ability to carry out successful issue campaigns

• Demonstrated record in grassroots fundraising.  Successful experience in grant writing. 

• Technological leadership
   

Ease with:

• Microsoft: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Google Drive; Google Docs; Zoom

• Updating a website (WIX)

• Contact management program, e.g., Little Green Light

• Newsletter, flyer, communication programs, e.g., Mail Chimp, etc.  

• Bilingual ability in Spanish strongly preferred

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent

 

Position information

• Salaried position based on 40 hours/week, but is negotiable. 

• Working hours must be flexible including some evenings and weekends.

• Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience, plus retirement benefit and contribution towards health insurance. 

• Salary range: $45,000 - $65,000 based on experience and qualifications

 

 

To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to: communications@biorganizing.org.

 

Posted February 28, 2023.  Currently accepting applications.  Position will remain open until filled. 

 

For more information visit our website at: www.berkshireinterfaithorganizing.org.