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Position Opening:  Campaign & Organizing Director

Deadline to Apply: August 15, 2010

Position Opening: Deputy Director

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

Internships

Deadline to Apply for Fall 2010 and Summer 2011: Ongoing

Position Opening: Campaign & Organizing Director

Deadline to Apply: August 15, 2010

Border Action Network (BAN) is looking for an experienced, motivated and fully bilingual (Spanish-English) person to lead a team of talented organizers and leaders in building the capacity and power of immigrant families in Arizona to advance human rights.  A dedicated and passionate person will thrive in this great opportunity amidst an enormously challenging political environment. Border Action is a growing organization with local, statewide and national impact. Its work involves unique and complex community organizing within immigrant and US-Mexico border communities in Arizona.

Who we are: Formed in 1999, Border Action Network is an immigrant and border community-led membership organization that works throughout Arizona, including the Arizona-Sonora border. BAN’s organizing focuses on building a strong base of low-income immigrant and border communities with the tools, knowledge and relationships necessary to insert their voices, dreams, and demands into local, state and national issues. As a human rights community organization, we have prioritized issues that urgently impact immigrant families and border communities. However, our long-term vision for human rights includes not only immigration reform, but also health care, housing, education, workers rights and a clean environment.

Organizing Model: Border Action has a unique organizing model that results in a decentralized organizational structure that ensures that those who are impacted the most by human rights violations in Arizona and along the border are at the forefront of leading the movement for justice and dignity. Individual members are invited to participate in a 40+ hour training that results in the title and responsibilities of a “Human Rights Promoter”. Through leading house meetings, presentations, and a series of discussions, the Promoters form “Human Rights Committees” in their neighborhoods, schools, churches or workplaces comprised of immigrant families. Together, the Promoters and Committees comprise the leadership core of the organization, make the key strategic and political decisions, implement the organization’s campaigns and recruit new members. 

Position Summary

The Campaign & Organizing Director is responsible for providing overall leadership in campaign and political strategy, alliance building, the development of a vibrant grassroots organizing and leadership development program, and staff development of the organizing team. The Campaign & Organizing Director reports to the Executive Director, and is a member of the Management Team (with the Policy Director, Deputy Director and the Exec. Director). They supervise four regional organizers and their work with a dozen volunteer Human Rights Committees, volunteer Human Rights Promoters, Border Action members, supporters, and ally organizations. 

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in grassroots organizing; campaign and political strategy; staff management; a passion for social justice and human rights; and experience in aligning statewide and local community organizing strategies for local, state and national impact.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Grassroots Organizing and Leadership Development. Lead in the development of systems, programs and plans to develop and strengthen campaigns and local and statewide community organizing. Provide leadership, coordination and support to the Organizing Team so that they can to help develop further these plans and move them forward through:
○    Leadership development and political education for grassroots leaders and members that helps strengthen and align our organizing campaigns and goals;
○    Clear and strong goals, strategies and implementation plans that integrate our committees, leaders, members and allies, including extensive travel around the state and coordinating with other organizations;
○    Recruitment programs to expand our membership base and strengthen the overall organizing process;
○    Fundraising activities involving grassroots leaders and members;
○    Success indicators and systems to track and document progress.

2. Campaign, political and alliance building strategy development & implementation
○    Lead local and statewide campaign strategy development and alliance building strategies   
○    Maintain a working knowledge of immigration and border issues and the national, state and local political landscape
○    Develop and monitor strategic, big-picture organizing plans that anticipate and respond to challenges and opportunities and propose program and resource shifts to meet those changes
○    Work with Executive Director, Policy Director and Deputy Director to identify and evaluate opportunities and align goals
○    Systematically develop and support organizers and leaders to take increasing responsibilities in all facets of the organization and in the community

3. Organizing staff management and development
○    Create organizing staff development training programs and opportunities for individual staff development plans to improve their strategic, alliance-building and organizing skills
○    Provide staff management, supervision and evaluation for organizers
○    Create success indicators and systems to track and document staff development progress

4. Other Responsibilities
○    Occasional public speaking
○    Promote organizational goals and values in various external activities
○    Participate in membership meetings, staff meetings, and community events
○    Participate in coalitions, networks, and collaborations that forward Border Action’s work as needed
○    Participate in planned individual, staff, and organizational evaluation activities
○    Assist in office management tasks

Qualifications:

○    Bilingual and bi-cultural (Spanish-English)
○    Deep commitment to and passion for Border Action’s mission, immigrant rights, human rights and justice in the borderlands.
○    Successful track record of 4 or more years in community or labor organizing experience, preferably with low-income communities and women, and with a demonstrated capacity to effectively carry out the above responsibilities 

○    At least 3 or more years experience supervising and training community or labor organizers and leading campaigns
○    Ability to identify and set priorities and move teams in line with Border Action’s goals and strategic direction
○    Self-confidence and the capacity to create and independently move forward a complex agenda
○    Able to work frequent weekends and evenings and travel throughout the state
○    Demonstrated experience with political education and organizing skills training curriculum development and excellent workshop facilitation skills based in principles of popular education
○    Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to connect to wide-range of audiences and communities
○    Experience with legislative, electoral and/or statewide organizing strongly preferred
○    Excellent computer literacy in either PC or Mac platforms
○    Reliable transportation and a valid drivers license

Salary & Benefits: A competitive, professional salary is dependent on experience. Range: $37,000-$43,000. Benefits package includes health, dental, generous vacations, sick leave and sabbatical policy. Border Action is a family-friendly and an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply by the August 15, 2010 Deadline:
Send to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. all of the following: 1) cover letter explaining why you are interested in this specific position; 2) resume; and 3) three professional and one personal references that include phone numbers and emails. Write “Organizing Director” in the subject line.

We will not respond to phone inquiries.

Position Opening: Deputy Director

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

Border Action Network (BAN) is looking for an experienced, motivated, bilingual professional to manage development and operations. BAN is a growing organization with local, statewide and national impact doing unique and complex community organizing within immigrant and US-Mexico border communities in Arizona.  A dedicated, passionate person will thrive in this great opportunity amidst an enormously challenging political environment in Arizona.

Who we are: Formed in 1999, Border Action Network is an immigrant and border community-led membership organization that works throughout Arizona, including the Arizona-Sonora border. Border Action’s organizing includes building a strong base of low-income immigrant and border communities who have the tools, knowledge and relationships necessary to insert their voices, dreams, and demands into local, state and national policies that affect their daily lives. As a human rights community organization, we have prioritized issues that urgently impact immigrant families and border communities. However, our long-term vision for human rights includes not only immigration reform, but also health care, housing, education, workers rights and a clean environment.

Organizing Model: Border Action has a unique organizing model that results in a decentralized organizational structure that ensures that those who are impacted the most by human rights violations in Arizona and along the border are at the forefront of leading the movement for justice and dignity. Individual members are invited to participate in a 40+ hour training that results in the title and responsibilities of a “Human Rights Promoter”. Through leading house meetings, presentations, and a series of discussions, the Promoters form “Human Rights Committees” in their neighborhoods, schools, churches or workplaces comprised of immigrant families. Together, the Promoters and Committees comprise the leadership core of the organization, make the key strategic and political decisions, implement the organization’s campaigns and recruit new members. 

Where We Are: Border Action Network has developed Human Rights Committees across southern Arizona, and engages in organizing and advocacy in towns across the state, the border region, and in Washington DC. Our main office (and this position) is located in Tucson, Arizona, which is approximately 70 miles from the US-Mexico border in the spectacular Arizona-Sonora desert. Tucson, a dynamic city of approximately 1million people, is a progressive oasis in Arizona and home to a convergence of many political, social, art, cultural, organizations.  Tucson is also the home of the state’s flagship university.

Position Summary: For someone interested in working on human rights, immigration and US-Mexico border issues, the political times in Arizona couldn’t get more dynamic! This Tucson-based position is a great opportunity for a results-oriented professional to manage a dynamic and growing community organization and to be part of building the power and capacity of immigrant families to create a movement for human rights in Arizona and the U.S. The Deputy Director is responsible for providing excellent leadership and ensuring success across the fundraising, operational, and organizational planning functions as well as contributing to the strategic direction of the organization. The Deputy Director reports to the Executive Director, serves on the Management Team with the ED, Policy Director, and Organizing Director, and supervises four part-time staff -- the Administrator, Communications Coordinator, Membership and Events Coordinator and the Data Manager.

Position Responsibilities

1. Development (60%)
o    Lead the organization-wide process to develop and prioritize long- and short-term fundraising goals, and develop strategies and tactics to meet those goals;
o    Track fundraising performance, assessing upcoming development needs, and preparing updates/reports for foundation donors
o    Develop, implement and monitor foundation grant strategies, including research, writing, reporting and keeping foundation contacts updating of progress.
o    Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major donors and prospects with the assistance of the Executive Director, key staff and the Board;
o    Organize the cultivation and solicitation efforts of the Executive Director and members of the Board Development Committee;
o    Assist the communications team to develop the annual report;
o    Support the Membership & Events implementation of the membership program including direct mail, monthly giving, and online campaigns with the goal of long term, sustainable growth;
o    Support the Membership & Events implementation of special events, house parties and smaller fundraising events.

2. Organizational Development (40%)
o    Provide leadership, training, supervision and support for the Administrator, Communications Coordinator, Membership and Events Coordinator and the Data Manager.
o    Oversee organizational planning efforts by developing and tracking organizational success metrics, designing and leading an organization-wide shared planning process, and ensuring strong, integrated work plans throughout the organization
o    Organize regular staff meetings, strategy session, quarterly staff retreats and other events to ensure organizational evaluation and development
o    Improve existing reporting and analysis capabilities to support decision-making, improve organizational performance, and drive growth
o    Monitor organizational calendar and ensuring staff are aware of key event dates
o    Oversee the human resources function, including the development and implementation of effective hiring, compensation, benefits, training and professional development systems and policies

Required Qualifications:

o    Bilingual (Spanish-English) and ability to work with people from diverse racial, ethnic and class backgrounds
o    Deep commitment to and passion for Border Action’s mission, immigrant rights, human rights and justice in the borderlands.
o    At least 5 years of senior level experience in development, operations, and planning, preferably within a social justice community non-profit organization.
o    Experience with raising and managing a $500,000 budget
o    Demonstrated success in staff management and staff development including building strong teams of committed and engaged staff with the skills needed to succeed.
o    Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
o    Excellent computer literacy in either PC or Mac platforms
o    Reliable transportation and a valid drivers license
o    Bachelors degree or higher
o    Experience with legislative, electoral and/or statewide campaigns strongly preferred

Salary & Benefits: A competitive, professional salary is dependent on experience. Range: $44,000-$51,500. Benefits package includes health, dental, generous vacations, sick leave and sabbatical policy. Border Action is a family-friendly and an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply by the Monday, August 30, 2010 Deadline:
Send to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. all of the following: 1) cover letter explaining why you are interested in this specific position; 2) resume; and 3) three professional and one personal references that include phone numbers and emails. Write “Deputy Director” in the subject line.

Internships

We are also accepting internship applications for Fall 2010 and Spring 2011.  You can read about our internships and download the application here.