We Make Minnesota

Organizing and Outreach Director
We Make Minnesota Coalition

Based primarily in the Twin Cities metro area

 

We Make Minnesota is a labor-grassroots coalition made up of some of the largest unions and grassroots organizations in the state. We are looking for an experienced, self-driven Organizing and Outreach Director with a passion for the importance of collective action to improve the lives of Minnesotans. This position will be central to the fight for a state budget that meets the needs of Minnesotans, including education, healthcare, and physical infrastructure.

This is a full-time position with leadership responsibilities. The Organizing Director will work closely with coalition partners, as well as elected officials in state and local office. The primary responsibility of this role will be to develop and implement a public education and power-building campaign centered on the importance of collective action, public investment and a fair tax code. This will include relationship building with labor leaders, legislators, as well as rank-and-file union members. This is a position for an experienced organizer or political leadership professional.

Organizing Director duties will include: 

• Work with the Coalition Director to develop a comprehensive field and organizing plan.
• Help design and execute field events across the state, including rallies, round tables, town halls, media events, and door knocking events.
• Build and hold relationships with coalition partners, elected officials, and allied organizations to reach a deeper mutual understanding of key issues and questions.
• Organize and lead events with union members and staff, and grassroots advocates.
• Collaborate on internal and external communications documents and initiatives.
• Help to plan, develop materials for, and execute capitol-focused events including lobbying days, rallies, and educational forums.
• Write content for fliers, social media posts, and websites.
• Develop and maintain planning and tracking documents.

Candidates: Desired skills include strong organization, a demonstrated ability to organize around bold ideas, an interest in building grassroots power, an aptitude for policy nuance, and strong interpersonal skills. Qualifying experience may include prior roles in labor organizing, political communications, and electoral campaigns. A bachelor’s or associate’s degree as well as some relevant work experience is required. 

We are open to a range of backgrounds and experience levels.

Compensation and Benefits: $90,000 – $125,000 annual salary.

The position will offer comprehensive benefits including paid time off, medical and dental coverage, and retirement.

We Make Minnesota is a labor-grassroots coalition focused on state budget and tax policy. Our members, which include Education Minnesota (EdMN), the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA), the Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA), and the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE), as well as ISAIAH/Faith in Minnesota, are actively engaged on a wide range of issues, from public education to adequate healthcare. We Make Minnesota works to ensure the state’s overall budget is sufficient to support these competing needs.

We Make Minnesota provides research, strategic communications, and lobbying support to block harmful tax cuts, and champion policies that ensure the adequate funding of state and local governments, including new taxes. We seek to reframe budgetary decisions as core questions about our underlying commitment to one another.

To Apply:
To apply for this position, submit PDF versions of your most recent résumé and a cover letter and/or other inquiries to Eric Bernstein at: eric@wemakemn.com, with the subject line “WMM Organizing Position”.