Associate Director of Organizing

Essie Justice Group is seeking a strategic, relational, and systems-oriented Associate Director of Organizing to deepen its base-building and leadership development strategies with the 1 in 4 women with incarcerated loved ones to propel bold decarceration agendas across the nation.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in organizing, ideally in distributed, networked, or chapter-based models.
• Experience in program design, implementation, and evaluation, including developing metrics and using data to inform strategy.
• Skilled in facilitating workshops, trainings, or popular education sessions.
• Experience managing staff, preferably leading a team directly, with an emphasis on coaching and development.
• Ability to support colleagues and members with direct experience of incarceration with empathy and accountability.
• Track record as a collaborative leader who excels in managing multiple projects and is comfortable working in a fast-paced work environment.
• Impeccable attention to detail and effective writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Adept with Mac operating systems, Google Suite, and MS Office Suite (especially Excel, Powerpoint and Word).
• Commitment to the beliefs and values of Essie with a demonstrated passion for progressive politics, specifically in gender justice, race justice, and ending mass incarceration.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with up to 3% match
• A substantial vacation package
• A monthly personal wellness stipend