Picture the homeless seeks a full-time Lead Organizer who will supervise campaign organizers and other program staff, provide leadership around integrating new organizing practice with existing methodologies, create more effective systems for base-building and member retention in collaboration with our organizing team, coordinate leadership development – all with an eye towards building power for homeless people and a sustainable organization. The Lead Organizer’s responsibilities will include:

Leadership and Skills Development

• Supervise and provide skills training for organizing and program staff
• Coordinate with our Leadership Development Coordinator for political education and community organizer skills training for PTH’s membership
• Identify new tools for our work and develop a workplan to integrate those into our existing resources (ex: new database)

Campaign Coordination

Coordinate and support current organizing campaigns and program work: Housing Not Warehousing and Civil Rights and new campaigns as they emerge.

Coordinate Strategy

• Oversee leadership and staff development in organizing tactics strategic to each campaign
• Guide organizing campaigns, including strategic planning and evaluation
• Provide strategic political guidance to organizing campaigns and link them to broader policy agendas though coalition work, or broader based campaign work
• Oversee strategic ally mapping for each campaign and training of staff and leaders around engaging with multiple sectors

Requirements

• Minimum of three years experience as a lead organizer
• Strong supervision skills and a minimum of three years’ experience supervising others
• Strong training and mentorship skills, and a commitment to skill-sharing and coaching in the context of grassroots organizations
• Strong teamwork abilities for close collaboration with other staff and member committees
• Superb research, analytical, writing, oral communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Dedication and ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends
• Proficiency in Windows applications and other information technologies
• Demonstrated commitment to grassroots organizing and building power of poor and working people
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred

HOW TO APPLY

Picture the Homeless encourages applications from people of color, LGBTQ folks, and people who have personally experienced homelessness.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to lynn@picturethehomeless.org. Please put Lead Organizer in the subject line to ensure that your email is received and reviewed. This position is open until filled.

 

Background

Founded in 1999, Picture the Homeless is a city-wide grass roots organization founded and led by homeless New Yorkers. Picture the Homeless is a cutting edge organizing shop, which aspires to take our campaigns and organizational structure to a more powerful, effective level.