New York Organizing Director: Power‑Building Leader

Democracy Fund; New York (NY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Remote work support

Paid time off

Job summary

Working Families Party seeks a highly strategic NY Organizing Director to lead organizing and coalition-building in New York. You will develop grassroots leaders, train members and volunteers, and collaborate with allies to win elections and advance campaigns.

The role requires deep organizing experience, strong leadership, and a track record of building multiracial working-class power through electoral and organizing programs. Evening/weekend work is expected during peak periods.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in electoral organizing, union organizing, political campaigns, coalition-building or related leadership roles
• Demonstrated strong political instincts and strategic judgment in complex environments
• Experience leading electoral field programs and volunteer infrastructure
• Ability to communicate about WFP’s work and motivate action
• Attention to detail and ability to manage logistics, deadlines, and records

Responsibilities

• Set and drive a comprehensive organizing strategy across NYWFP.
• Oversee budgeting for organizing plans aligned with endorsements and campaigns.
• Develop and implement training programs for members and candidates.
• Build partnerships with labor, community groups, and coalitions to execute campaigns.
• Supervise regional organizers and ensure leadership development pipelines.

Skills

Electoral organizing

Leadership

Coalition-building

Staff management

Spanish (plus)

Tools

GSuite

Slack

Airtable

Job description

Working Families Party seeks a highly strategic NY Organizing Director to lead organizing and coalition-building in New York. You will develop grassroots leaders, train members and volunteers, and collaborate with allies to win elections and advance campaigns.

The role requires deep organizing experience, strong leadership, and a track record of building multiracial working-class power through electoral and organizing programs. Evening/weekend work is expected during peak periods.