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Two positions are currently open: Director of Campaigns and Organizing and Canvasser/Phone Banker

DIRECTOR OF CAMPAIGNS AND ORGANIZING

The Director of Campaigns and Organizing is responsible for overseeing the campaign, community organizing and policy advocacy work of the Riders Alliance. The Director works closely with the Executive Director and the organizing team to set strategic goals and actively manages a talented staff to build power, engage our members, advocate effectively with elected officials and in the news media and win better, more affordable transit service for millions of New Yorkers.

The Director of Campaigns and Organizing will:

  • Lead a team of staff to set strategic goals, win vital policy campaigns and build a powerful organization of transit riders;
  • Supervise organizers day-to-day, overseeing their work on multiple concurrent campaigns;
  • Manage relationships with elected officials, agency staff, fellow advocates and community organizations;
  • Strategize and execute press plans, including events, releases and other forms of communication, that help strengthen the Riders Alliance and our campaigns for better transit;
  • Oversee the organizers running our grassroots leadership program and guarantee that we successfully train and organize community leaders to speak up for better public transit;
  • Hire, train and supervise new organizers as resources permit, and manage ongoing professional development of staff;
  • Supervise the Canvass Manager and guarantee that our canvassing program is best serving our campaigns and our organizing needs;
  • Report regularly to the Executive Director and on occasion to the Board on the progress and status of various campaigns.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • 7-10 years of experience in community politics and organizing;
  • Nuanced understanding of all aspects of community organizing, including managing campaigns, developing leadership and recruiting and retaining members;
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise issue campaigns at all levels: as far-reaching as protecting transit funding in the state budget and as local as winning repairs at a specific subway station;
  • A record of executing successful campaigns in diverse settings, including in low-income communities and communities of color.

Additional notes:

  • The Director of Campaigns and Organizing will be part of a small team determining the future of this dynamic and rapidly growing organization. Candidates must be strong leaders, creative thinkers and enthusiastic team players.
  • The Director will be supervising staff who are themselves experienced in organizing and managing issue campaigns. Candidates must be able to support and manage staff who are independent and already successful in their work.

Job features:

  • Full-time position. The position will require some evening and weekend engagements.
  • Salary commensurate with experience.
  • Full benefits: excellent health, dental, 401(k) match, paid time off.

How to apply:

Send resume and cover letter to Riders Alliance Executive Director John Raskin at admin@ridersny.org. Please do NOT include a salary history. Please do include a range of desired salary. Applications are considered on a rolling basis; early applications are encouraged.

The Riders Alliance is an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for the position.

 

 

CANVASSER/PHONE BANKER

The Canvasser/Phone Banker, working under the active supervision of the Deputy Director and the Canvass Director, is responsible for engaging with community members and cultivating relationships with potential volunteers through surveys, signed petitions, and phone calls. The Canvasser/Phone Banker collects survey data for various campaigns and calls lists of community members to invite them to Riders Alliance events.

The Phone Banker/Canvasser will:

  • Engage community members in transit campaigns in targeted communities in person and on the phone;
  • Build membership and grass-roots community participation for the organization;
  • Alert community members to upcoming events through calls and cultivate their interest and participation;
  • Record contacts made, contact results, and information collected in an organized manner;
  • Ensure accuracy and usability of data and information collected.

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience with canvassing, phone banking, or community organizing, or equivalent educational experience.
  • Preferred: ability to fluently speak language(s) other than English.
  • Preferred: familiarity with communities and community politics in New York City.

Pay is hourly and compensation for travel is included. Scheduling and hours are flexible.

How to apply:

Send your resume, a brief description of yourself and your previous experience, and your schedule availability to Kristin Wright, at admin@ridersny.org. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. The Riders Alliance is an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for the position.

 

Updated 7 February 2018