ORGANIZATION SUMMARY
Centro de Trabajadores Unidos: United Workers’ Center (CTU) unites immigrant, Black, and Latine communities on Chicago’s Southeast Side and south suburbs in the struggle to end racial, economic, and gender injustice. We challenge the roots of inequality — from exploitation in the workplace to disinvestment in our neighborhoods — and build collective power to transform our communities from the ground up.
POSITION DESCRIPTION The Organizing Director leads CTU’s grassroots efforts to empower immigrant and low-wage workers, build community leadership, and advance economic and social justice through strategic campaigns. The Organizing Director will collaborate with the Organizing Team to do outreach to low-wage workers and community members, coordinate campaign strategy and develop organizational leadership activities. They will be committed to building strong relationships with organizational members and leaders in order to build power. They will also be responsible for developing and implementing local workplace campaigns that advance social, economic and racial justice. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to foster coordination and collaboration in community settings.
This position reports to the Associate Director. This position has a 3-month probation period and will be on-site.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead grassroots organizing to empower immigrant and low-wage workers on Chicago’s Southeast Side and South Suburbs
Build and maintain strong relationships with community members, leaders, and partner organizations
Recruit, supervise, train, and mentor organizers, volunteers, and emerging leaders
Support leadership development of CTU members through training and engagement
Develop and oversee organizing plans and campaigns advancing workers’ rights and immigration justice
Collaborate across CTU programs to increase outreach, alignment, and membership growth
Track, evaluate, and report on organizing activities using databases and reporting systems
Represent CTU at public events, coalition meetings, and policy forums
Participate in required staff, organizer, and organizational meetings
Support fundraising efforts
Perform other related duties as assigned
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS We’re seeking candidates who excel in relationship-building, are self-motivated, and have strong organizing and management skills.
5+ years of experience in community organizing, labor organizing, or social justice campaigns, preferably with immigrant or low-wage worker communities
3+ years of supervisory experience
Proven experience leading and managing teams of organizers, volunteers, or community leaders
Experience designing and implementing successful grassroots campaigns
Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving, project management & analytical skills
Innovative, creative and strong interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication ability
Technology proficiency
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle
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POSITION DESCRIPTION The Organizing Director leads CTU’s grassroots efforts to empower immigrant and low-wage workers, build community leadership, and advance economic and social justice through strategic campaigns. The Organizing Director will collaborate with the Organizing Team to do outreach to low-wage workers and community members, coordinate campaign strategy and develop organizational leadership activities. They will be committed to building strong relationships with organizational members and leaders in order to build power. They will also be responsible for developing and implementing local workplace campaigns that advance social, economic and racial justice. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to foster coordination and collaboration in community settings.
This position reports to the Associate Director. This position has a 3-month probation period and will be on-site.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead grassroots organizing to empower immigrant and low-wage workers on Chicago’s Southeast Side and South Suburbs
Build and maintain strong relationships with community members, leaders, and partner organizations
Recruit, supervise, train, and mentor organizers, volunteers, and emerging leaders
Support leadership development of CTU members through training and engagement
Develop and oversee organizing plans and campaigns advancing workers’ rights and immigration justice
Collaborate across CTU programs to increase outreach, alignment, and membership growth
Track, evaluate, and report on organizing activities using databases and reporting systems
Represent CTU at public events, coalition meetings, and policy forums
Participate in required staff, organizer, and organizational meetings
Support fundraising efforts
Perform other related duties as assigned
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS We’re seeking candidates who excel in relationship-building, are self-motivated, and have strong organizing and management skills.
5+ years of experience in community organizing, labor organizing, or social justice campaigns, preferably with immigrant or low-wage worker communities
3+ years of supervisory experience
Proven experience leading and managing teams of organizers, volunteers, or community leaders
Experience designing and implementing successful grassroots campaigns
Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving, project management & analytical skills
Innovative, creative and strong interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication ability
Technology proficiency
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle
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