Visionary Lead, Community Organizing & Systems Change

Bread for the City; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bread for the City in Washington, DC seeks a Director of Organizing and Systems Change to lead the Advocacy & Organizing Department, build out its scope, and supervise staff focused on system-wide advocacy. The role emphasizes anti-racism, client leadership, and coalition work with community partners.

The ideal candidate has deep local organizing experience, a track record in campaigns, and the ability to mentor client leaders while coordinating with CAC/COREE and Bread staff.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to social, economic, and racial justice.
• Proven ability to build and manage large-scale campaigns.
• Experience working with people living on low incomes preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible long hours, including weeknights and weekends.
• Understanding of DC governance and politics.

Responsibilities

• Systems Change: Build out the new shape of the Advocacy & Organizing Department.
• Develop a map of the department's scope of work.
• Set up systems and processes aligned with anti-racism and Bread's Strategic Plan.
• Interact with leadership, staff, CAC, COREE, and partners to deepen advocacy and organizing efforts.
• Guide COREE team in creating and executing campaigns around issues important to clients.

Education

5-7 years organizing/coalition building

Supervisory experience 3-5 years

Strong facilitation and leadership

Job description

Bread for the City in Washington, DC seeks a Director of Organizing and Systems Change to lead the Advocacy & Organizing Department, build out its scope, and supervise staff focused on system-wide advocacy. The role emphasizes anti-racism, client leadership, and coalition work with community partners.

The ideal candidate has deep local organizing experience, a track record in campaigns, and the ability to mentor client leaders while coordinating with CAC/COREE and Bread staff.