CAREERS

The Southern Movement Committee (SMC) is seeking a purpose-driven, strategic, and creative Organizing Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about racial justice, grassroots organizing, and participatory democracy in the South.

The Organizing Manager will be responsible for co-developing and implementing SMC’s organizing, and base building strategy. The organizing manager is responsible for implementing and managing SMC’s campaigns and base building plan with SMC leadership. Additionally the organizing manager will manage and support SMC organizers with base building and campaign related tasks. 

This job requires someone who is motivated, collaborative, and is committed to a radical vision of democracy and movement building. The best person for this position takes initiative, aligns with our values, has great communication skills, has strong relationship building skills, and can manage multiple relationships and projects with different timelines. 

This is a full-time position located in Nashville, Tennessee, with possible monthly travel.

• Develop organizing and base building strategy with clear goals, objectives, and timeline 

• Develop and coordinate SMC campaigns and base building activities 

• Manage relationships with members of base, member leaders, and partners 

• Engage in regular outreach and recruitment 

• Develop and implement political education curriculum 

• Evaluate and adapt SMC campaigns as necessary

• Supervise program/campaign staff including performance planning and review, activity planning, and coaching

• Develop materials, work plans and accountability systems for implementation of organizing plans

• Represent SMC in coalitions, at strategic conferences, gatherings, and etc

• Coordinate outreach for SMC events 

• Staying aware of current events and policy decisions that affect campaign strategy

• Includes local driving to partner meetings, outreach, and other SMC engagement activities 

• Passionate about racial justice, community organizing, participatory democracy, and movement building in the US South 

• A strong storyteller who understands how to communicate with different demographics

• Skilled in writing for different audiences including members, press, etc

• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects 

• A collaborative team player who can also work independently and meet deadlines

• 5+ years experience in a similar position 

• 8+ community organizing 

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Ability to navigate a fast paced environment while maintaining SMC’s macro strategy

• Excellent Communication skills 

• Excellent problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills

• Ability to use and navigate google office space, Mailchimp, zoom, and social media websites

• Ability to synthesize information and build consensus 

• Ability to build and sustain relationships with members of our base, and member leaders

• Strong analytical skills, particularly in regards to socio-political, racial justice, and economic contexts

• Strong communication, negotiation, and diplomacy skills

• Enjoys and excels at networking and building relationships

• Excellent outreach and networking skills

• Demonstrated leadership skills, including motivation, strategic direction, conflict resolution

• Willingness to work irregular hours and to travel

• Strong project management skills

• Experience working with students and youth

• Experience with coaching and mentorship

• Strong writing and analytical skills

• Base pay ranges from $70,000 - $85,000 (full-time)      

• 10 Vacation days per year

• 12 Paid holidays

• 14 Wellness/sick days

• Paid family leave

• Medical and Dental Insurance + dependents 

• $2,000 Professional development each year