Brady has one powerful mission — to unite all Americans against gun violence.
Each year, 40,000 people in the U.S. die from gun violence. We can change that. No organization has a more comprehensive and systematic approach to ending America’s gun violence epidemic. They say it can't be done. But we know Americans can do anything. Even end this epidemic of gun violence. For we are more powerful than any problem when we work as one. Now is the time to unite people, from coast to coast, young and old, liberal and conservative, fed up and fired up, and free our country from what is killing us. It's in our hands.
The Organizing Department manages the grassroots advocacy, mobilization, and training for Brady and Team ENOUGH activists, while also engaging with local and nationwide partner organizations. We organize, mobilize, and uplift the voices of activists and survivors nationwide to take meaningful and impactful action to end gun violence.
Team ENOUGH is a youth-led (ages 13-25) program of Brady, whose mission is to educate young voices about gun violence and mobilize them to take meaningful action against it. Supported by Brady, our role is to activate and harness the expertise and experience of today’s youth to advance our intersectional work across the country.
Job Summary:
The Team ENOUGH Organizing Manager will lead the Organizing and Mobilization component of the Team ENOUGH program. Since our inception, Team ENOUGH has focused on how young people experience gun violence, intentionally grounding the voices of young people who are from historically marginalized communities and survivors of gun violence themselves. We are seeking an accomplished and energetic Organizing Manager who will oversee the operation and growth of Team ENOUGH’s community organizing work, under the direction of the Vice-President of Organizing.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Along with the department’s other Organizing Managers, serve as a primary point of contact for Team ENOUGH volunteers, chapter leaders and grassroots.
Work with the Organizing team to ensure Brady and Team ENOUGH grassroots/chapters and leaders are aligned in the work we do throughout Brady, as well as connected in their localities.
Create and implement a multi-year organizing strategy and plan for Team ENOUGH chapters and grassroots, which includes recruitment and retention strategies.
Manage volunteer and chapter recruitment and retention.
Work with our National Chapter Coordinator to manage current active chapters, formalize the process of operating a chapter, help them build power, and transfer leadership successfully over time.
Work with other members of our team to drive implementation of Brady’s public education campaigns through our work with the grassroots and partner organizations.
Engage and Organize communities disproportionately affected by gun violence, offering a national organization to lift their voices, build power, and take action.
Understand and apply culturally responsive and diverse digital and in-person engagement and communication tactics.
Manage the Team ENOUGH Executive Council.
Collaborate with other departments, e.g., Policy, Communications, Development, and Programs departments as needed to further strategic goals.
Manage day-to-day operation of grassroots, including but not limited to:
Working with other departments, manage coordination of emails, action alerts, textbanks, phone banks
Liaise with the Communications team to coordinate grassroots digital communications needs.
Manage and support grassroots’ digital requests, e.g., manage virtual chapter events.
Assure materials needed by grassroots are sent out in a timely manner and tracked.
Represent Brady and Team ENOUGH at coalition meetings, conferences, and special events.
Attend department meetings, chapter meetings, and other meetings as necessary to support the work of the department, including flexible working hours to meet with volunteer leaders or attend events which may include some evenings and weekends.
Perform other duties as required to support the work of the Organizing Department.
Skills and Experience:
Minimum five years of experience in relational and community. organizing/base-building; working on issue advocacy campaigns and developing grassroots leadership. Experience in electoral organizing and/or communications is a plus.
Experience in creating and implementing grassroots organizing strategic plans.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; an advanced degree in public policy, public health, or a related field is a plus.
Strong understanding of issue advocacy strategies and tactics.
Positive, proactive, and personable team player.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Outgoing personality and ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds, including those who have suffered trauma.
Special interest in building collective power among people of all walks of life.
A relationship builder who understands and respects the importance of volunteers and partner organizations.
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage time effectively.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage diverse people and projects simultaneously.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and self-motivation.
Ability to learn new skills and willingness to be coached and trained.
Skilled in social media and digital communications and actions.
Comfort with the administration of current online organizing platforms like EveryAction, Mobilize America, Mobile Commons, Hustle, Call Hub, Apps, etc.
Computer competency, Google Suite preferred.
Ability to travel domestically to meet with stakeholders and support Brady’s fieldwork.
Bilingual is a plus.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience. We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for considering this position.
Brady is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes in driving equality in our communities and workplace. Brady is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, and providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class according to local, state, and federal law. We also provide reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. To request an accommodation during the interview process, please email: bjhaymon@bradyunited.org
Brady understands that gun violence disproportionately harms communities that have long faced systemic racism and inequities, including Black, Latinx, Native American, and LGBTQ people. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities and lived experiences.