The SPLC is seeking a Manager of Community Organizing to join our Mississippi State Office!

The Manager of Community Organizing will lead the team of State Community Organizers to build a comprehensive and integrated community organizing program throughout the state of Mississippi. The Manager of Community Organizing will establish systems and strategies to support each organizer and to further develop SPLC’s coordinated organizing efforts.

Who You Are

Experienced. Demonstrated experienced in community organizing. Proven supervisory experience. Ability to hire, train, establish and monitor staff performance and development goals.

Communicative. Ability to communicate written and verbally effective across lines of differences.

Innovative and Strategic. Ability to develop strategies and troubleshoot concerns to help provide community resources.

Collaborative. Demonstrated experience working across internal departments and grassroots coalitions.

Flexible. Ability to work some evenings and weekends.

Mission, Vision & Culture Alignment. Demonstrates an awareness for SPLC's mission and vision; and a commitment to to ideals of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion and fostering an anti-racist work culture and to anti-racist principles and learning.

What You'll Do

Manage a team of State Community Organizers and provide mentoring and coaching to support the work.

Support the different organizing campaigns and initiatives as directed by the Mississippi State Director.

Integrate and coordinate program activity across all the grassroots coalitions.

Represent SPLC in community and other meetings.

Uphold our JEDI principles by seeking diverse collaborators and partners that can deliver genuine, authentic and impactful work while ensuring their contributions are directed towards the shared mission, vision and values of the center and Mississippi State Office goals.

Minimum Qualifications

We are committed to equitable hiring practices, therefore you must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role.

Minimum five years of experience in community organizing;
Minimum three years of supervisory experience; and
High school diploma or GED.

Compensation & Benefits

This is an exempt role and the minimum starting salary is $92,033 annually. Salary is commensurate with experience.

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Where and How You'll Work

This role the following work designations options:

Local Remote: Will work remotely, but is expected to attend work-related activities that occur at the SPLC offices or in the states in which the SPLC operates.
Telework: Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location.
Remote Distant: Will work remotely and are not expected to work in the states in which the SPLC has an office or in an SPLC office. May be required to attend occasional meetings or activities in the states in which SPLC has an office or elsewhere.

Other Special Considerations

This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.

Ability to work some evenings and weekends.

Disclaimer:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity

Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally without regard to age, caregiver status, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, national origin, on the basis of genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, or veteran status.