Organizing Director

Faith in Action; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith in Action seeks an Organizing Director to strengthen federations, design capacity-building programs and lead high-impact campaigns rooted in faith-based community organizing.

You will partner with federation leaders, clergy and staff to build sustainable power, train executives and develop coaching resources across the network, guiding strategic initiatives and ensuring effective outreach.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in organizing, program development, community engagement, or social justice initiatives, with a focus on strategy formulation and implementation.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing organizing campaigns and programs at the local, state, and/or national level, with a proven track record of driving large-scale, high-impact outcomes.
• Strong understanding of social justice issues, equity, diversity, and inclusion principles, with the ability to integrate these values into program design and execution.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills to address complex community challenges and drive innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building abilities to engage stakeholders, foster partnerships, and advocate for programmatic goals.
• Proficiency in data analysis, project management tools, and MS Office Suite; familiarity with CRM systems and program evaluation software is advantageous.
• Commitment and alignment with Faith in Actions mission and vision

Responsibilities

• Training Program (Leaders/Clergy/Board/Staff): Develop, implement and lead a training program to teach effective faith-rooted community organizing to lay leaders, clergy and other faith leaders, Board members and staff in federations in partnership with the Director of Federation Engagement and the Director of Faith Leadership.
• Professional Development: Develop, implement and lead a professional development program for federation Executive Directors, Organizers, Lead Organizers, and other staff to provide a foundation for excellent organizing and high impact.
• Organizational Consultants/Coaching Program: Design, implement and lead a consulting and coaching program that helps federations develop a strong organizing culture, build the membership and win campaigns.
• Curate and Develop Key Resources for Federations: Gather, systematize and organize resources for federations so that Executive Directors, Organizers, other staff, and Board Chairs can easily access relevant training supports for key areas of organizational activity
• Support and Coordinate Organizing Campaigns: Work with member-federations to identify and develop network-wide national organizing campaigns.

Job description

General Job Description:

Faith in Action is the largest faith-based grassroots organizing network in the United States. For more than 50 years, we have brought people of faith together to advance racial and economic justice. Our mission is build power, transform people, institutions, and communities through the development of powerful, self-interested, confident, competent, and collaborative leaders who express and act on their faith and values in public life.

Our network includes 60+ local organizations and 1,200+ congregations across the country, empowering communities to influence the public and corporate decisions that shape their lives.

Faith in Action has a strong record of winning meaningful policy change at the local, state, and federal levels—from expanding access to health, strengthening public education, to protecting homeowners and advancing good, dignified jobs. By connecting people-organizing in communities across 18 states with coordinated national advocacy, we work to advance citizenship, mass incarceration, and promote equity for all.

The Organizing Director is a full-time role within the Power-Building department of Faith in Action, responsible for advancing organizing excellence and strengthening the capacity of federations across the network. This role partners closely with federation leaders, clergy, staff, and board members to build sustainable power rooted in faith-based community organizing.

The Organizing Director leads the design and implementation of core capacity-building initiatives, including comprehensive training programs for leaders, clergy, board members, and staff; professional development for Executive Directors, Organizers, and leadership teams; and a structured consulting and coaching program to strengthen organizing culture, grow membership, and drive impactful campaigns.

In addition, this role curates and develops accessible, high-quality organizing resources for federations and collaborates with network partners to support and coordinate national organizing campaigns. The Organizing Director reports to the Director of the Power-Building department and plays a critical role in equipping federations to build and exercise power on behalf of their communities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Organizing Director is primarily responsible for the following bodies of work that are central to power-building within the network:

1.Training Program (Leaders/Clergy/Board/Staff)

• Develop, implement and lead a training program to teach effective faith-rooted community organizing to lay leaders, clergy and other faith leaders, Board members and staff in federations in partnership with the Director of Federation Engagement and the Director of Faith Leadership.

2. Professional Development

• Develop, implement and lead a professional development program for federation Executive Directors, Organizers, Lead Organizers, and other staff to provide a foundation for excellent organizing and high impact.

3. Organizational Consultants/Coaching Program

• Design, implement and lead a consulting and coaching program that helps federations develop a strong organizing culture, build the membership and win campaigns.

4. Curate and Develop Key Resources for Federations

• Gather, systematize and organize resources for federations so that Executive Directors, Organizers, other staff, and Board Chairs can easily access relevant training supports for key areas of organizational activity

5. Support and Coordinate Organizing Campaigns

• Work with member-federations to identify and develop network-wide national organizing campaigns.

Education & Training Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in organizing, program development, community engagement, or social justice initiatives, with a focus on strategy formulation and implementation.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing organizing campaigns and programs at the local, state, and/or national level, with a proven track record of driving large-scale, high-impact outcomes.
• Strong understanding of social justice issues, equity, diversity, and inclusion principles, with the ability to integrate these values into program design and execution.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills to address complex community challenges and drive innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building abilities to engage stakeholders, foster partnerships, and advocate for programmatic goals.
• Proficiency in data analysis, project management tools, and MS Office Suite; familiarity with CRM systems and program evaluation software is advantageous.
• Commitment and alignment with Faith in Actions mission and vision

Note:

We appreciate all applicants for their interest in Faith in Action. Due to the anticipated high volume of submissions, only those selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.

Faith in Action is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where all employees feel valued and respected. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.