Associate Director, Community Organizing
On-siteMilwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Recruit, mobilize, and retain a network of parents and community stakeholders to build advocacy for educational equity in Milwaukee and Wisconsin. Build parent capacity through the PICO Organizing Cycle by conducting approximately 15-20 one-on-one relational meetings weekly with current and future leaders. Partner with the Executive Director on external affairs, develop grassroots strategies, and foster relationships with community-based organizations, faith leaders, and elected officials. Lead parent-organizing campaigns for school growth and civic campaigns, while eventually hiring and training a team of Education Organizers. Collaborate with regional leaders and school stakeholders to align on strategy set by the Executive Director. This full-time exempt role requires daily travel between school sites and community locations, some nights and weekends for campaigns, and an option for 1-2 days working from home.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ year experience in community organizing, education reform, or engagement in grassroots movements
- Valid Driver's license and access to vehicle
- A growth-mindset, self-directed, and goal-oriented professional approach to organizing work
- A sense of urgency and passion for social justice and educational equity
- Ability to work some nights and weekends, as campaigns require
- Option for 1-2 days working from home for administrative purposes
- A commitment to building strong, trust-based relationships through candid feedback, mutual respect, and a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives and experiences
- Verbal and written fluency in both Spanish and English
- Experience managing and/or leading community organizing campaigns and mobilizing support
- Experience working with organizations or schools in a diverse community
- Familiar with local and/or state politics, education politics & movements
- Strong public speaking, writing, and analytical skills
- Capacity to think strategically and critically about social, economic, cultural, and political issues affecting a community
- Masters Degree
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