Organizing Director

Climate Defiance is seeking an Organizing Director to oversee our expanding team of activists. This pivotal role entails managing, recruiting, and retaining our cohort of paid staff, volunteers, and campus fellows. Additionally, you will lead and coordinate direct actions that publicly challenge corporate executives and elected officials regarding their climate stance.

About You:

You are a collaborative and empathetic leader, deeply invested in team building. Your adeptness in team development is bolstered by your robust communication and organizational proficiencies. Committed to social change, you champion racial, economic, and environmental justice. As a self-starter, you excel in executing, implementing, and troubleshooting without excessive oversight. Your convictions align with the principles of nonviolent confrontation, direct action, and disruption.

Qualifications:

• Professional Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional engagement.
• Team Management: At least 3 years of experience supervising teams comprising a minimum of 5 direct reports.
• Hiring Proficiency: Demonstrated track record of extensive hiring experience.
• Managerial Oversight: Proven capacity in managing managers.
• Conflict Resolution: Experience in leading systematic conflict resolution.
• Leadership Development: History of promoting individuals into leadership roles.
• Direct Action Involvement: Active participation in and leadership of direct actions.
• Willingness to Travel: Flexibility and readiness to engage in extensive travel for actions and site visits.