Regional Organizing Manager (Western Mass)

About Neighbor to Neighbor

Neighbor to Neighbor Massachusetts (N2N) is a member-led, community-based, civic engagement organization dedicated to achieving racial, economic, and environmental justice. Transformative work is at the heart of our mission and cuts across all our activities. We have Chapters in Lynn, Springfield, Holyoke, and Worcester.

Job Overview

The Regional Organizing Manager (Western Mass) is a mid-level management role within the organization, reporting to the Deputy Director. In coordination with the other Regional Organizing Manager, this role serves as a member of the Organizing Leadership Team (OLT). It will co-lead the organizing team in developing field plans, assisting with local strategic organizing plans, and creating campaign plans for electoral and issue campaigns. This is an in-person role with some flexibility for virtual work.

Key Responsibilities

Basebuilding & Leadership Development (50%)

• As a leader in the organization, you will
  • Supervise the Dwight Street Community Garden Coordinator and support solidarity-economy organizing efforts.
  • Supervise and support organizers in basebuilding, leadership development, local, regional, and statewide campaigns.
  • Boost communication between the organizing team statewide to ensure cohesion and collaboration among our team
  • Mentor and cultivate the growth and professional development of organizers through dedicated time working side-by-side with organizers in the field.
• As a collaborating member of the Organizing Leadership Team, this role is responsible for 
  • Leading assessments, feedback, and yearly staff evaluations for organizers through the N2N-designed process.
  • Developing and implementing strong, inclusive onboarding process.
  • Defining metrics and KPI's for the organizing team.
  • Developing and implementing training for organizers, members, and leaders.
  • Identifying external training opportunities and support organizers and members in attending.

Campaign Management (30%)

• As a leader in the organization, you will
• Co-create strategic electoral and issue campaigns with members and staff
• Coach and advise organizers and members in running effective electoral campaign field operations
• Create detailed campaign plans with clear metrics and deliverables to ensure clarity for all staff members involved in the campaign.
• As a collaborating member of the Organizing Leadership Team, this role is responsible for
  • Ensure alignment on all campaigns and initiatives.
  • Ensure all campaigns have a cohesive strategic vision and a unified base-building arc.
  • Develop campaign-specific training materials for staff and members.

Organizational Leadership & Administration (20%)

• Interdepartmental leadership in this role looks like:
  • Steady leadership in setting and carrying out the organizing/campaigns vision and methodology of N2N
  • Working with the Leadership Team and Policy Director on developing and implementing a state-wide strategic vision with short and long-term goals
  • Practicing accountability and acknowledging growing edges (in self and others)
  • Managing timesheets for direct reports; approving and monitoring time off requests.
  • Working with organizers to manage chapter budgets and supports the creation of the annual organizational budget, with a focus on organizing and program-related expenses.
  • Regularly updating the finance team on organizing, campaign goals, strategies, and activities to support their preparation of grant proposals and reports.

Qualifications and Experience

• Three or more years of supervisory experience in grassroots organizing, with a focus on statewide and local campaigns.
• Proven track record of community organizing and base building within grassroots organizations, unions, and/or political campaigns.
• Demonstrated experience developing an effective field program (door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, and table and community events) to advance organizing and campaign goals including
  • Developing, implementing, and evaluating field plans alongside a team(s) of organizers and volunteers
  • Setting and achieving clear campaign goals for tangible impact
  • Demonstrated experience ensuring organizer adherence to program objectives with an approach that is both compassionate and discerning
• Minimum 1-2 cycles of experience in using the Voter Activation Network (VAN) to track progress and conduct data analysis.
• Demonstrated commitment to community organizing as a core strategy for building power among historically excluded communities in alignment with N2N'S mission and values.
• Able to see the “big picture” and translate vision and goals into actionable plans.
• Skilled planner, able to set clear goals and measurable objectives to meet goals.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able and willing to travel regularly to different N2N chapters.

While a keen understanding of the intersections of economic, environmental, and racial justice within the Massachusetts political landscape is most helpful in toward success in this role, the ideal applicant will at least have strong ties to the State. This application welcomes out-of-state applicants, and N2N will offer relocation assistance.

Salary & Benefits

This full-time position offers a salary range of $70,000 to $90,000 per year. Benefits include vacation time, sick days, fully paid health and disability insurance, travel reimbursement, a 401(k) program, opportunities for career growth, comprehensive employee assistance program (EAP) for workers (and those who depend on), and more.

EEOC Statement
Neighbor to Neighbor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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