Director of Community Justice & Organizing

Job Post; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation leave

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Flexible scheduling

Healthcare reimbursement

Parental leave

Mileage reimbursement for travel

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive training

Job summary

DART, Roanoke Justice Ministry's parent organization, seeks a Director of Organizing to lead a nonprofit coalition in Roanoke, VA. The role centers on uniting faith communities, building people power, and directing campaigns to address root causes of local injustices.

You will hire and supervise staff, train organizers, coordinate with the board, and drive organizational development, fundraising, and strategic planning to advance justice in the Roanoke Valley.

Qualifications

• Core passion to win local justice campaigns.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.
• Enthusiasm for working with diverse faith communities.
• At least three years of professional experience in community organizing, advocacy, congregational or non-profit leadership.

Responsibilities

• Building engagement in the community.
• Train grassroots faith leaders how to engage others and recruit new leaders and congregations.
• Drive forward campaigns on community problems.
• Train leaders to identify problems, conduct research, and develop action plans.

Skills

Relationship-building

Campaigns

Leadership

Travel

Driver's license

Job description

DART, Roanoke Justice Ministry's parent organization, seeks a Director of Organizing to lead a nonprofit coalition in Roanoke, VA. The role centers on uniting faith communities, building people power, and directing campaigns to address root causes of local injustices.

You will hire and supervise staff, train organizers, coordinate with the board, and drive organizational development, fundraising, and strategic planning to advance justice in the Roanoke Valley.