Action St. Louis
Organizing Manager – Action St. Louis
Position Overview:
Action St. Louis seeks a dedicated and visionary Organizing Manager to lead our organizing efforts on housing and criminal justice reform campaigns. This senior leadership role will manage a dynamic team of organizers, develop and implement strategic campaigns, and ensure that our organizing work builds power and achieves transformative change for Black and marginalized communities in St. Louis.
The Director of Organizing will report directly to the Executive Director and work collaboratively with other departments to advance Action St. Louis’s mission and strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Campaign Leadership and Strategy
● Lead organizing strategies for housing justice and criminal justice reform campaigns, ensuring alignment with Action St. Louis’s broader mission and theory of change.
● Lead the development, execution, and evaluation of campaign goals, tactics, and timelines in collaboration with the organizing team and community stakeholders.
● Analyze the political and social landscape to identify opportunities for impactful campaigns and proactive policy advocacy.
Team Management and Development
● Supervise, mentor, and support a team of organizers working on housing and criminal justice campaigns.
● Develop training programs to enhance staff skills in organizing, leadership development, and campaign management.
● Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture rooted in Action St. Louis’s values.
Community Engagement and Power Building
● Build and maintain strong relationships with community members, grassroots leaders, and coalition partners.
● Ensure organizing efforts are rooted in the priorities and experiences of impacted communities.
● Develop and execute strategies to grow Action St. Louis’s membership base and deepen civic engagement.
Operational and Administrative Oversight
● Monitor and evaluate campaign progress, providing regular updates to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
● Collaborate with the development team to secure funding for organizing initiatives and campaigns.
Qualifications:
Required Experience and Skills
● A minimum of 5 years of experience in grassroots organizing, campaign leadership, or related fields, with a focus on housing or criminal justice reform preferred.
● Proven track record of building and leading successful organizing campaigns that achieve measurable outcomes.
● Strong management and leadership skills, including experience supervising and mentoring staff.
● Deep understanding of power-building strategies, grassroots organizing, and community-centered advocacy.
● Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and build consensus.
● Commitment to racial equity, social justice, and the values of Action St. Louis.
Preferred Qualifications
● Familiarity with St. Louis’s political, social, and cultural landscape.
● Experience working in or with 501(c)(3) and/or 501(c)(4) organizations.
● Knowledge of housing policy, tenant rights, criminal justice reform, or related issue areas.
Compensation and Benefits:
● Salary Range: $70,000-85,000, commensurate with experience.
● Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.
● Professional development opportunities and a supportive team environment.
How to Apply:
Submit your resume, cover letter, and three references to info@actionstl.org with the subject line: Organizing Manager Application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
About Action St. Louis:
Action St. Louis is a grassroots, Black-led organization building power to transform our region through campaigns that advance racial equity and economic justice. We believe in the power of organizing to dismantle oppressive systems and create a future where Black communities can thrive.
Join us in the fight for housing justice, criminal justice reform, and liberation in St. Louis.
