Full-Time

Associate Organizing Director

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Indivisible

Indivisible

51-200 employees

Grassroots organization for progressive advocacy

Government & Public Sector
Social Impact

Compensation Overview

$84.2k - $122kAnnually

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Requirements
  • Strong knowledge and at least 5-7 years/cycles of demonstrated experience developing and implementing field strategies; deep understanding of grassroots and grasstops organizing
  • Ability to develop and implement field plans, track/monitor/assess progress, troubleshoot and adapt as needed
  • Ability to tackle big, complex problems with actionable plans, generate smart, innovative approaches, not afraid to think outside of the box.
  • Relentlessly results oriented; strong track record of meeting or exceeding goals
  • At least 3-5 years of proven experience managing others to achieve ambitious goals
  • Strategic and analytical thinker with ability to pivot from big picture to detailed implementation as needed
  • Ability to juggle multiple streams of work, prioritize, and problem solve in complex and nuanced situations
  • Comfort operating in complex and fluid environments, responding innovatively and rapidly to emerging opportunities or concerns
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive year-round in a fast-paced, dynamic grassroots campaign environment while managing a heavy workload.
  • Strong people skills; effective communicator An exceptional team player; exemplifies a work style that is flexible, respectful, collaborative and nimble;
  • Can build trust, confidence, and followership of diverse range of staff, volunteers, field partners - across race, gender, and other identities
  • Demonstrated record of mentorship and leadership development in previous positions
  • Understanding of race, gender, sexuality and other aspects of identity, and their intersections, and how that plays out in the work
  • Demonstrates self awareness of their own multiple group identities and their attendant dynamics, and can adapt approach as needed
  • Ability to build strong relationships and trust across race, gender, class, and other group identities, both internally and externally
  • Experience organizing in communities of color and/or building multiracial organizing efforts and prior training in anti-oppression, equity and inclusion
Responsibilities
  • Supervise an average of 5 Organizers and Organizing Managers across states
  • Provide guidance, mentorship, professional development, structure, feedback and evaluation to your staff.
  • Contribute to a safe, welcoming, and inspiring organizational culture for staff to excel in, and provide ongoing opportunities for team members to lead and grow. Build a unique and positive culture for your pod.
  • Uphold Indivisible’s values of creating an inclusive and equitable working environment.
  • Independently or in partnership with other organizational leadership lead priority programs and campaigns both within our team and across departments, to help achieve organizational goals
  • Work with organizers and organizing managers to develop strategic turf plans to hit campaign and organizational goals
  • Actively manage your team to achieve their goals - providing constructive feedback and guidance as they work towards them, creating opportunities to learn from both successes and setbacks, and holding staff accountable when they fall short
  • Work with Organizing Leadership to continue to build and improve Indivisible’s organizing model and strategy
  • Identify best practices both within the team and in the field, and work with leadership to scale them aggressively
  • Listen for and surface new departmental or organizational initiatives based on feedback from group leaders and/or staff

Indivisible.org focuses on progressive advocacy and electoral work through a grassroots movement made up of thousands of volunteer-led local groups across the United States. These groups aim to elect progressive leaders, rebuild democracy, and counteract the policies of former President Trump. Indivisible empowers individuals and communities passionate about political activism by providing tools and training to help them organize and effect change. Their approach relies on community engagement and volunteer efforts, which distinguishes them from other organizations in the political advocacy sector. Indivisible primarily funds its activities through donations and fundraising, appealing to supporters of their mission. The goal of Indivisible is to mobilize citizens to influence public policy and support progressive candidates at local, state, and national levels.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Indivisible's strong financial backing, including significant funding from high-profile donors like George Soros, ensures robust support for its initiatives.
  • The launch of campaigns like the Truth Brigade and Let’s Go Joe demonstrates Indivisible's proactive approach to addressing current political issues.
  • Their comprehensive guides and training empower volunteers, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose among members.

What critics are saying

  • The organization's stance on controversial issues like defunding the police could alienate potential supporters and lead to public backlash.
  • Reliance on volunteer efforts may result in inconsistent execution and impact across different local groups.

What makes Indivisible unique

  • Indivisible leverages a decentralized, volunteer-led model to create grassroots impact, unlike many top-down advocacy organizations.
  • Their focus on progressive causes and direct action, such as defunding police, sets them apart from more moderate advocacy groups.
  • The organization’s ability to mobilize local groups for national impact is a unique strength in the political advocacy sector.

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