Maryland Communities United

Campaign Director

Communities United is a progressive, grassroots, community-based organization engaged in and committed to building power throughout communities in Maryland.  At Communities United, we work to ensure that everyone has access to the American dream by amplifying the voices of low- and moderate-income communities, communities of color, and immigrant Americans though collective action.

We develop the capacities essential to hold government and corporations accountable, improve the health of our families, economy and environment, and reform our public schools, workplaces and financial institutions.

Communities United is a new and growing organization with tremendous potential. It is a partner of the Leadership Center for the Common Good, a national training and support center for community organizations based in Washington, DC.

Job Title: Campaign Director

Position Location: Baltimore, MD

Position Summary:

The position requires experience in community and/or labor organizing and will call upon the skills and passion of a first-rate organizer, strategist and fundraiser.  As Campaign Director, you will have the opportunity to advance nationally significant, progressive campaigns in Maryland.

Responsibilities:

• Building powerful local, state, or national issue campaigns focusing on better wages, voting rights, housing justice, and more;
• Building new, powerful community organizations in target communities;
• Organizational development including leadership and board development, oversight of operation, as well as development of non-organizing programs (e.g. communications and policy);
• Work with and report to Communities United’s Executive Director, board and staff in coordinating any statewide campaign efforts;
• Develop and implement campaign plans;
• Plan and execute community mobilization activities and actions;
• Work with partner organizations and allies to support the participation and leadership of local staff and members;
• Provide a strategic vision for campaigns that promote the vision of a better more equitable Maryland;
• Provide coaching and mentoring to staff, volunteers and campaign partners;
• Collaborate on communications to successfully project campaign’s impact;
• Ensure that all the many moving pieces are implemented successfully.

Job Requirements:
• Minimum 2-3 years organizing experience (labor or community, or non-candidate electoral);
• Experience leading organizing campaigns with prominent significance and impact;
• Understanding of issues facing low-wage workers, immigrant communities, and other communities of color;
• Experience building broad-based coalitions;
• Comfort with the implementation of a range of organizing strategies and tactics;
• Success at fund raising;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Excellent organizational skills - good attention to detail and well organized;
• Self-motivated - proven ability to work independently;
• Ability to work well with diverse groups and populations;
• Dedication and ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends;
• Spanish/English bilingual preferred but not required;
• Valid driver’s license and access to a car.

Application Process:
Women, People of Color, and GLBQT strongly urged to apply.  Please include “Campaign Director” in the subject heading of the email.  Send resume and detailed cover letter to: MDCUrecruit@gmail.com