Managing Director of Campaigns and Organizing

Action Center on Race and the Economy / Bargaining for the Common Good

The Action Center on Race and the Economy (ACRE) and ACRE Institute drive campaigns that seek to create a more racially and economically just society that values people over profit and supports the full inclusion and leadership of Black, brown, and poor people in our democracy and economy. Bargaining for the Common Good (BCG) is the organizing arm of ACRE and ACRE Institute.

There will be two Managing Directors of Campaigns and Organizing, and both of them will work together to co-lead the Campaigns and Organizing Department. The Managing Directors of Campaigns and Organizing will report to the Executive Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-lead the Campaigns and Organizing Department in a matrixed organization to grow the number of community organizations and labor unions running BCG campaigns
• Supervise campaign directors and researchers who are responsible for working with partner organizations to build strong community-labor partnerships and run strategic corporate campaigns
• Develop and lead campaigns across the organization and ensure they are strategic, effective, and aligned with ACRE-BCG’s theory of change
• Develop and lead capacity-building programs for BCG partners and prospective partners and ensure the programs are top-notch, responsive to partners’ needs, and aligned with BCG principles
• Advise and assist the Executive Director on organizational matters as a forward thinking member of the Senior Leadership Team, including assisting with development/fundraising and labor-management relations

Qualifications:

• A strong commitment to progressive social change and racial justice and a passion for ACRE-BCG’s vision and mission
• At least 12 years of experience organizing for social change, including:
  • At least 5 years working in state and/or local community-labor partnerships aimed at winning common good demands
  • At least 5 years focused on strategic corporate campaigns
  • At least 5 years focused on capacity building and/or training
  • At least 5 years managing staff
• Deep and demonstrated commitment to anti-racist practices and successful track record of establishing credibility and trust with a predominantly women of color staff
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in politically sensitive and high-pressure environments
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Effective time management skills, including prioritizing and managing multiple tasks, with minimal supervision
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours and travel when needed
• A good sense of humor

LGBTQ, women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. The salary range for this position is $144,700 to $148,000. Position includes excellent benefits. Location is flexible within the contiguous United States. This position will be jointly employed by ACRE (a 501(c)(4) organization) and ACRE Institute (a 501(c)(3) organization). This position is not a part of the bargaining unit of the ACRE Workers Union.