Political Director

Job Announcement Political Director Position open until filled, preference given to applications received by Nov. 9, 2012 Are you fired up about organizing? Are you savvy about the connections between women’s rights and immigrant rights and building political power? MUA is seeking a Political Director to lead our strategic campaigns and to mentor staff and members in organizing and coalition-building. Organizational Description Mujeres Unidas y Activas (MUA) is a 22 year-old grassroots organization of Latina immigrant women with a double mission of promoting personal transformation and building community power. MUA offers intensive community organizing and leadership trainings, mutual support workshops and peer counseling, workforce development trainings and workers’ rights projects, and community education and organizing campaigns that allow immigrant women’s voices to be heard on the local, state and national levels. MUA is currently focused on winning better working conditions and stronger labor protections for domestic workers, protecting and advancing immigrant rights, and ending domestic violence. MUA is committed to building an organization that is led by its membership. Currently, 7 of 17 staff began as member leaders in MUA. Position Description MUA is seeking a Political Director to lead MUA’s strategic campaigns, mentor staff and build MUA’s political relationships. Candidates must have at least 5 years experience leading organizing or advocacy campaigns around immigrant or labor issues, be bilingual in Spanish and English, and want to make a long-term commitment to build MUA’s capacity. The Political Director is part of the Leadership Team, supervises up to five staff, and is supervised by the Co-Director for Programs. Key Responsibilities Campaign and Political Leadership • Lead campaign planning with the Campaign Team and coalition partners • Study political landscape and lead analysis of opportunities for MUA • Support the California Domestic Workers Campaign Coalition and supervise the Campaign Coordinator • Maintain communication and relationships with political allies • Ensure visibility of MUA’s work with policymakers and legislators • Supervise two staff organizers focused on Domestic Workers, Immigrant Rights and Civic Engagement work in both Alameda County and San Francisco • Connect MUA’s campaign work with national and international allies • Respond to requests for support from allies to determine MUA’s involvement Communications • Plan and coordinate MUA’s campaign communications strategy including media outreach, press packets and press events to support the Domestic Workers and Immigrant Rights campaigns. • Coordinate with other outreach and development staff to connect campaign communications to MUA public outreach and online visibility efforts • Serve as spokesperson for MUA at campaign events, rallies, public hearings and in appearances with Coalition partners Program Management and Integration • Supervises the Caring Hands Worker Association Coordinator, and helps develop vision for strengthening this domestic worker association and integrating the domestic workforce development approaches with organizing work. • Serve on the Leadership Team, and supervise three-five staff in campaigns and Manos. • Knit together MUA’s services, organizing and advocacy across the programs: Apoyo, Manos Worker Association and the General Membership through political education and opportunities to be active in campaigns, leadership development trainings and committees. Leadership Development and Mentoring • Develops political education curriculum for staff and members • Ensure that team has plans for outreach, member recruitment and member development • Leads visioning, planning, evaluation and staff development initiatives for Campaign team. • Identify opportunities for grassroots members to gain leadership skills, engage in campaigns, and participate in campaign events and media outreach • Identify strategies to build MUA’s base among domestic workers • Oversee leadership development program, participate in trainings with members, and support MUA training team and member committees to incorporate political education topics Financial & Fundraising • Manage budgets for campaign team and MUA leadership development work. • Prepare program reports and updates • Cultivate foundation and individual donor relationships. • Motivate campaign staff to integrate organizing and fundraising events. • Work with Finance Coordinator to track grassroots and direct lobbying hours and expenses Qualifications  Minimum 5 years experience organizing and advocacy in social justice or labor organizations  Skills in campaign development, political strategy and coalition-building  Understanding of issues facing low-wage workers and immigrant communities as well as a commitment to leadership development of immigrant women  Experience and skills in mentoring organizers and developing grassroots leaders  Ability to plan multiple areas of work and keep them moving  Excellent communications and writing skills and experience as a media spokesperson  Organizational skills: good attention to detail and well organized  Ability to work well with diverse groups and populations  Bilingual; Fluency in English (written and oral) and Spanish (oral required, written preferred) Compensation Depending on experience – please send salary requirements Hours: Full-time, evenings and weekend required, travel approximately 10 days per year Three to five year commitment requested Benefits: Excellent benefits – family health coverage, sabbatical after 6 years Location: Can be based in either MUA office (San Francisco or Oakland); minimum of 1 day per week spent in other MUA office Application Process Send resume, cover letter in Spanish and English, three references, and salary history by November 9, 2012 to mua@mujeresunidas.net. Note job title in the email subject line. Send materials as word doc or pdf. No phone calls please! These positions are open until filled. Mujeres Unidas y Activas is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, immigrants, youth, gays and lesbians, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply!