Organizing Director - Grassroots Leadership & Campaigns

Jobvite, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacred Heart Community Service in San Jose, CA seeks an Organizing Director to lead and grow grassroots leadership, plan community campaigns, and advance policy advocacy. The role emphasizes anti-poverty work, coalition-building, and staff development, with a focus on equity and community-driven solutions.

The candidate will oversee organizing staff, collaborate with partners, and drive training to build durable community power for systemic change.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of experience in community/labor organizing with three years in management.
• Ability to motivate and develop grassroots leadership.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English; strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with database systems and web-based communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead SHCS Organizing team to develop skills and involvement of low-income communities.
• Plan and support policy campaigns and grassroots leadership development.
• Oversee staff training, staffing, and program evaluation.
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to advance advocacy efforts.
• Develop and implement organizing policies and procedures.

Skills

Community organizing

Leadership

Public speaking

Bilingual Spanish/English

Tools

Salesforce

Google Docs/Sheets/Slides

Job description

Sacred Heart Community Service in San Jose, CA seeks an Organizing Director to lead and grow grassroots leadership, plan community campaigns, and advance policy advocacy. The role emphasizes anti-poverty work, coalition-building, and staff development, with a focus on equity and community-driven solutions.

The candidate will oversee organizing staff, collaborate with partners, and drive training to build durable community power for systemic change.