Women In Need, Inc. (Win) · 7 hours ago
Lead Community Organizer, Public Policy and Strategy
New York, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $65K/yr
3+ years expWomen In Need, Inc. (Win) is the largest provider of family shelter and supportive housing in New York City. The Lead Community Organizer will advance the Public Policy and Strategy Department's mission to end family homelessness by fostering partnerships, empowering community voices, and shaping advocacy efforts.
CharityHomeless ShelterNon Profit
Responsibilities
Engage with Win clients and staff to facilitate advocacy efforts by recruiting testimonials and creating opportunities for their voices to influence policy
Organize and facilitate policy-related events, rallies, and public forums in collaboration with partners and stakeholders
Work closely with clients and staff to prepare for public speaking engagements and advocacy actions, ensuring impactful participation
Coordinate transportation and logistics for events, rallies, and meetings to ensure smooth participation
Identify and cultivate client leaders from program sites, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to participate in policymaking and advocacy efforts
Design and deliver training sessions focused on policy education, leadership development, and public speaking
Prepare clients and partners for lobbying efforts, including organizing lobby days and facilitating impactful meetings with policymakers
Collaborate with the Policy and Advocacy team to align organizing efforts with existing client groups and broader organizational goals
Support the development of strategies for campaigns and coalition-building efforts, reflecting on successes and areas for growth
Regularly communicate with other Win departments to ensure alignment of advocacy initiatives with organizational priorities
Participate in staff meetings, training, and development activities to align with organizational goals and values
Maintain consistent communication with clients, partners, and stakeholders through email and other platforms
Provide updates and feedback to the VP of Public Policy and Strategy on ongoing initiatives and client engagement
Perform other duties as assigned to support Win’s advocacy and coalition-building efforts
Must be able to travel to Win sites, meetings, and events throughout New York City with occasional travel to Albany and Washington D.C
Must be able to sit at a computer for long periods of the workday
Qualification
Required
At least three years of professional experience in community organizing, with a focus on low-income or homeless populations preferred
Demonstrated success in leading coalitions, organizing large-scale events, and fostering partnerships with diverse stakeholders
A strong commitment to social justice and addressing systemic barriers impacting unhoused individuals
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and build strong partnerships
Proficiency in office software, including Microsoft Outlook, Canva, Word, Excel, Google Workspace apps, and Zoom
Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail
Experience in public speaking, facilitation, and empowering community leaders
Individuals with lived experience of homelessness are strongly encouraged to apply
Bachelor's degree and/or related experience in an office setting
Company
Women In Need, Inc. (Win)
Win provides safe, clean shelter and critical services and programs to over 10% of the homeless families in New York City.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Airbnb
2018-08-15Grant
Leadership Team
Rondel D Boodram
EVP Chief Financial Officer
Joseph Memoly
Chief Operating Officer
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