JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Community and Policy Organizer, Colorado Jobs With Justice
Please submit applications with a cover letter, resume, and three references to Ben Bull at ben@cojwj.org. Applications are due by November 1, 2018.
About the Organization
Colorado Jobs With Justice is a coalition of community, labor, student and faith groups that come together to build working class power and stand up for workers’ rights. We work in partnership with our member organizations in mobilizing direct actions for social and economic justice for all people, including the right to organize a union, rebuilding the social safety net, expand access to living wages and healthcare, and promoting equal treatment for all. We organize and base our work on a model of solidarity and reciprocity. Colorado Jobs With Justice is an equal opportunity employer. We seek a diverse pool of volunteers and applicants for all opportunities and responsibilities within the organization – with respect to women, people of color, the LGBT community, immigrants, and people of all ages and abilities.
Position Overview:
The Community and Policy Organizer will take the lead on developing a comprehensive campaign to transform the low-wage, precarious conditions in the non-union construction industry. The Organizer will work alongside the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 15 to organize community support for immigrant workers fighting against wage theft, misclassification, and hazardous working conditions. The Organizer will also develop sophisticated municipal policy reforms that improve workers’ rights in municipalities around the Denver-metro area. The position is a grant funded position through the Phoenix Foundation and is guaranteed funded through one year with the possibility of extension. This position is based in Denver, Colorado.
Responsibilities:
Community Base-Building and Mobilization: The Organizer will work to grow our base of community supporters who will take direct action against exploitive contractors in conjunction with immigrant workers. They will develop leaders in the community to advance policies at the municipal level of government that strengthen workers’ rights and mobilize our base of supporters to pressure elected officials into adopting our policies.
Strategic Partnerships: This person will build strategic partnerships with allies among labor unions, faith communities, immigrant communities, and community organizations to form a network of allies who can be called upon to act in support of the campaign.
Policy Coordination: The Organizer will work with IUPAT District Council 15 and strategic partners to craft municipal policies that protect and build power for workers in precarious construction employment. They will identify elected officials to support policies and mobilize our base of community supporters to act in support of policies through letter writing campaigns, constituent meetings, lobbying, and direct action.
Building the Organization: This individual will be a part of a cohesive team that collaborates on expanding our Steering Committee, implementing a multi-faceted fundraising plan,
co-facilitating our three-day Leadership Development and Organizing Training, and assisting with other trainings and workshops as needed.
Required Qualifications
● Commitment to the principles of social, racial, and economic justice as well as a strong anti-oppression framework.
● Self-motivated and strong work planning, including demonstrated time management skills.
● A strong ability to motivate people, coordinate volunteer activity, and delegate responsibility.
● Ability to develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of organizations and people.
● An understanding of the labor movement, coalition building, and social movements.
● Ability to work long hours at times, including nights and weekends.
● Bilingual in English/Spanish is required.
● Must have the ability to travel across the Denver Metro Area to attend campaign related actions and or meetings.
Preferred Qualifications
● Knowledge of and/or participation in Colorado Jobs With Justice and our partners is also preferred.
● Three years of organizing experience, with an emphasis on worker-related campaigns and projects is a plus.
● Experience with creative direct action.
● Experience researching and writing policy.
● Proficient in computer skills, especially Microsoft Office and online databases.
● Experience advocating for issues at the state or local level.
● Excellent and authentic communication skills, both oral and written.
● The ability to operate in a team environment and both give and receive feedback.
● Demonstrated ability to develop and lead trainings.
Compensation:
Anticipated annual salary $40,800
Benefits include full healthcare coverage, generous vacation and personal leave, and union representation. This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement between Colorado Jobs With Justice and CWA-Denver Newspaper Guild Local 37074.
Community and Policy Organizer, Colorado Jobs With Justice
Please submit applications with a cover letter, resume, and three references to Ben Bull at ben@cojwj.org. Applications are due by November 1, 2018.
About the Organization
Colorado Jobs With Justice is a coalition of community, labor, student and faith groups that come together to build working class power and stand up for workers’ rights. We work in partnership with our member organizations in mobilizing direct actions for social and economic justice for all people, including the right to organize a union, rebuilding the social safety net, expand access to living wages and healthcare, and promoting equal treatment for all. We organize and base our work on a model of solidarity and reciprocity. Colorado Jobs With Justice is an equal opportunity employer. We seek a diverse pool of volunteers and applicants for all opportunities and responsibilities within the organization – with respect to women, people of color, the LGBT community, immigrants, and people of all ages and abilities.
Position Overview:
The Community and Policy Organizer will take the lead on developing a comprehensive campaign to transform the low-wage, precarious conditions in the non-union construction industry. The Organizer will work alongside the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 15 to organize community support for immigrant workers fighting against wage theft, misclassification, and hazardous working conditions. The Organizer will also develop sophisticated municipal policy reforms that improve workers’ rights in municipalities around the Denver-metro area. The position is a grant funded position through the Phoenix Foundation and is guaranteed funded through one year with the possibility of extension. This position is based in Denver, Colorado.
Responsibilities:
Community Base-Building and Mobilization: The Organizer will work to grow our base of community supporters who will take direct action against exploitive contractors in conjunction with immigrant workers. They will develop leaders in the community to advance policies at the municipal level of government that strengthen workers’ rights and mobilize our base of supporters to pressure elected officials into adopting our policies.
Strategic Partnerships: This person will build strategic partnerships with allies among labor unions, faith communities, immigrant communities, and community organizations to form a network of allies who can be called upon to act in support of the campaign.
Policy Coordination: The Organizer will work with IUPAT District Council 15 and strategic partners to craft municipal policies that protect and build power for workers in precarious construction employment. They will identify elected officials to support policies and mobilize our base of community supporters to act in support of policies through letter writing campaigns, constituent meetings, lobbying, and direct action.
Building the Organization: This individual will be a part of a cohesive team that collaborates on expanding our Steering Committee, implementing a multi-faceted fundraising plan,
co-facilitating our three-day Leadership Development and Organizing Training, and assisting with other trainings and workshops as needed.
Required Qualifications
● Commitment to the principles of social, racial, and economic justice as well as a strong anti-oppression framework.
● Self-motivated and strong work planning, including demonstrated time management skills.
● A strong ability to motivate people, coordinate volunteer activity, and delegate responsibility.
● Ability to develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of organizations and people.
● An understanding of the labor movement, coalition building, and social movements.
● Ability to work long hours at times, including nights and weekends.
● Bilingual in English/Spanish is required.
● Must have the ability to travel across the Denver Metro Area to attend campaign related actions and or meetings.
Preferred Qualifications
● Knowledge of and/or participation in Colorado Jobs With Justice and our partners is also preferred.
● Three years of organizing experience, with an emphasis on worker-related campaigns and projects is a plus.
● Experience with creative direct action.
● Experience researching and writing policy.
● Proficient in computer skills, especially Microsoft Office and online databases.
● Experience advocating for issues at the state or local level.
● Excellent and authentic communication skills, both oral and written.
● The ability to operate in a team environment and both give and receive feedback.
● Demonstrated ability to develop and lead trainings.
Compensation:
Anticipated annual salary $40,800
Benefits include full healthcare coverage, generous vacation and personal leave, and union representation. This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement between Colorado Jobs With Justice and CWA-Denver Newspaper Guild Local 37074.