POSITION OVERVIEW:
The National TPS* Alliance Coordinator is a team builder, visionary, and the national voice of the organization. The coordinator will lead and facilitate strategic planning efforts with key campaign staff, the executive committee, build and maintain strategic partnerships, and help meet fundraising goals. The NTPSA Coordinator will also supervise and guide organizers to ensure the work plan and strategic base-building, leadership development communication, and legislative strategies at the local and national level are executed. In addition, the Coordinator will consistently engage with local committee leaders, youth, and advise them on how to best coordinate nationally and maintain an active and engaged membership.
The National Coordinator position subject to availability of funding and it will be a staff of the National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Dedicate 50% of the time to fundraising effort for the NTPSA
- Work with the National TPS Alliance, members, and local TPS committees to grow and strengthen the organization and expand existing member base
- Provide strategic direction and oversight to national membership
- Supervise NTPSA organizing staff, day-to-day organizing
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with allies, supporters, and funders
- Give direction to staff and members implementing leadership development plan
- Consistently move forward the organization’s organizing, legislative, communications, fundraising, and litigations goals
- National Representative in strategic partnership calls and meetings
- Act as National TPS Alliance spokesperson in strategic spaces, Congress and in the media
- Any other duties/tasks as assigned
CANDIDATE CHARACTERISTICS:
- A demonstrated commitment to elevating community leadership and voices, grassroots organizing, social justice and movement building
- Previous organizing experience in labor, immigration, community, student, and/or social movement organizations or campaigns
- Strong preference for individuals who are familiar with the political landscape of immigration and TPS communities and have prior experience organizing immigrant worker families
- Strong team building, coalition-building, and facilitation skills
- Experience in supervising and leading a National team
- Experience engaging with high level elected officials
- Experience organizing National and multi-city actions and ensure broad participation
- Experience building strong organizing through base building and leadership development
- Strong preference for someone that is bilingual and bi-literate in English and Spanish or another language
- An ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and meet established deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in at least one language
- Willingness to work some weeknights and weekends
- Willingness to travel out of state
- Willingness to respond promptly to e-mails, phone calls, and other forms of communication
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Self-motivated and strong team player
- Strong sense of professionalism and integrity
- Thorough knowledge of MS Office programs
SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
Please send resume, cover letter and at least two references by February 28, 2023. Please submit resumes and cover letters to jobs@ndlon.org.
Directly affected TPS holders, people of color, women, and LGBTQ highly encouraged to apply.
For more information: www.nationaltpsalliance.org
*Temporary Protective Status