NCAE
North Carolina State Teachers Association

Organization manager

Based in Raleigh, NC

position: Organization manager with North Carolina State Teachers Association

the Organization manager He will lead an organized team to develop field plans, assist in the development of local strategic plans, and achieve targeted membership growth and engagement goals that transform our local residents and communities.

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The North Carolina State Teachers Association is seeking a talented, dedicated director with experience in union, community, or election organizing to fill the position of Director of Organization. The Organizing Director, along with other Organizing Directors, will lead a multi-level organizing team to develop field plans, assist in developing local strategic plans, and achieve targeted membership growth and engagement goals that transform our local residents and communities.

About the North Carolina State Teachers Association
The North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) is building a movement to protect and transform public education in our state. Last year, NCAE members developed and approved a historic strategic plan for the next four years that includes unprecedented investments to organize and grow our association.

In recent years, our locals have also fought for and won historic pay increases for custodians and other staff, and have used the momentum generated by those victories to propel themselves into ranking among the fastest-growing National Education Association affiliates in the country.

We are on the cusp of building strong local unions that reclaim the promise of public education from sandhills to mountains.

Responsibilities include:

• Recruit, train, coach and manage a team of organizing staff and members in targeted local populations throughout the state, including supervision of daily tasks, frequent visits to work sites, meeting facilitation, debriefing, shadowing, on-the-job organizing, and leading training sessions as needed.
• Design, implement, manage, and evaluate plans, campaigns, and programs designed to grow membership, worksite leadership structure, and local union strength
• Evaluate programs using data collected by field staff and ensure adherence to data collection standards across field teams
• Support an organized team culture that is innovative, hungry to learn, and inspired to fight to defend and transform our public schools
• Develop, design and maintain resources, training courses and systems to improve organized team performance

Skills and qualifications:

• – At least 5 years of experience in organizing work
• At least two years of management experience; Experience in management in an organizational context is preferred
• At least 3 years of experience designing political, legislative, electoral, or issue-based campaigns preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of building trust, and the ability to communicate with people from different backgrounds
• Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding and commitment to the types of training, resources, and organization of administrative support systems that set organizers and key organizers to success
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, meeting frequent and tight deadlines
• Excellent collaborator and team player
• Willingness to work nights and weekends when needed

In particular, we will be happy to have an organization manager who:

• Experience collaborating with local member leaders in strategic planning
• He shares our fundamental commitment to building strength by supporting, investing in, training and empowering member leaders
• We believe that lay members are the core of our union and are best placed to lead our work and are deeply committed to member leadership
• He believes in investing deeply in the training and professional development of the employee organization
• He invests in the political project to rebuild our union and restore our state
• Fueled by a desire to learn and grow as an organizer, manager and leader
• Committed to equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in the organization
• Creative, solutions-oriented and passionate about designing and adapting a unique and innovative program to suit local residents across the state

How to apply:

Logistics:

location: Must live in North Carolina with the ability and desire to travel

compensation:

Salaries and benefits are very competitive and include:

• 100% employer-paid health care coverage for employee, employer-paid dental and vision coverage for employee and family, FSA/HRA, pension, generous vacation and more.

NCAE is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected person.

Current and former/retired NCAE members and applicants committed to a strong association of public educators who meet many, but not all, qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Individuals with disabilities who require disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please contact Angela Schell in Human Resources at 919-755-5541.