Senior Organizer

Senior Organizer

The Merrimack Valley Project (MVP) is searching for a talented Senior
Organizer to join our staff.

MVP is a 15-year old community organization that unites congregations,
local unions, and community groups in organizing campaigns for social
and economic justice in the Merrimack Valley region of Massachusetts.

The Senior Organizer will work with the MVP Staff Director and Lead
Organizer and a team of talented leaders to advance effective,
broad-based organizing campaigns to improve the quality of life in
Valley communities. MVP addresses racial, ethnic, and economic
segregation through groundbreaking organizing initiatives to increase
economic opportunities and good jobs for low-income residents and new
immigrants, and powerful campaigns to save and create affordable
housing. Last May, MVP leaders voted to make the rights and needs of the
regionÆs more than 115,000 immigrants our top organizing priority for
the coming year.

Responsibilities

ò Recruit and develop leaders from a diverse membership of religious,
labor, and community organizations in the Merrimack Valley, and work
with these leaders to strengthen MVPÆs power.

ò Staff organizing campaigns on economic and social justice issues,
including immigration, jobs and workersÆ rights, affordable housing, and
other issues important to MVPÆs constituency.

ò Work with leaders on local fundraising campaigns and membership dues
collection, supporting the organization in achieving fundraising goals.
Assist with grant writing when needed.

ò Assist with supervision of organizer apprentices, field study
students and interns working with MVP.

ò Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

ò Minimum 3 to 5 years work experience as a community,
congregation-based, or labor organizer.

ò Passion for social and economic justice.

ò Strong commitment to faith- and values-based organizing.

ò Proven ability to mentor leaders and carry out successful issue
campaigns.

ò Appreciation for and ability to work with a broad range of religious
and cultural traditions.

ò Excellent team-building skills, high energy, and strong one-to-one
relationship-building skills.

ò Self-disciplined work habits and excellent communication skills.

ò Experience working with diverse immigrant communities; bilingual
ability in Spanish, Portuguese, French Creole, or Khmer preferred.

Terms of Placement

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, with excellent
benefits, including 4 weeks paid vacation. Position will remain open
until filled. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information:
Please send cover letter and resume to Loren McArthur, MVP Lead
Organizer / Staff Director:

Merrimack Valley Project
1045 Essex Street
Lawrence, Massachusetts 01841
Ph: (978) 686-0650
Fax: (978) 685-5665
email: mvalleyp@aol.com

www.merrimackvalleyproject.org

E-mail: mvalleyp@aol.com
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