Organizing Director: Faith-Based Power-Building & Training

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

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.