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Open Positions

12/22/10


Administrative and Member Services Manager

 

Open Immediately, Preference given to application received by August 19, 2011

The Miami Workers Center is a progressive strategy and action center grounded in grassroots communities.  The Miami Workers Center is based in the Liberty City area of Miami, Fl. We were founded as a volunteer organization in 1999 by former union organizers and concerned residents.  The Center helps working class people build grassroots organizations and develop their leadership capacity through aggressive community organizing campaigns and education programs.  The Center also actively builds coalitions and enters alliances to amplify progressive power and win racial, community, social, and economic justice.  Today MWC has 7 staff and an active membership of 150 and our reach extends to tens of thousand we have met as we knock doors across communities. We are associated with the statewide alliance Florida New Majority.


KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Strong candidates will have proficiency in the following areas:

  • Knowledge of office administration; Very effective organizational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service orientation
  • Effective verbal and listening communications skills
  • Familiarity with computer networks, ability to orient computer users to basic programs
  • Proficient in computer skills including spreadsheets, word processing programs and e-mail
  • Knowledge of Miami area social service agencies preferred
  • Takes initiate and is an effective problem solver
  • 2 years experience in administrative position required
  • High school degree or equivalent required.  Writing skills and basic math skills required.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects with positive attitude; strong time management skills
  • Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information

Personal Attributes
The individual must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of the Finance and Administration office.
The individual must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

  • Be honest and trustworthy; Be respectful and clear; Be flexible
  • Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity and ability to build relationships with volunteers, staff, and outside partners
  • Ability to provide respectful and confidential support to members
  • Demonstrate sound work ethics


Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and education. 

How to Apply:

If interested in this position, send your resume and cover letter via email

Attn: Office Manager Position

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Application deadline: The position will remain open until filled; however, priority will be given to applications received by August 19, 2011.

Miami Workers Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, people of color, and LGBT identified are strongly encouraged to apply.

For more information visit our website at www.miamiworkerscenter.org.



ORGANIZER LEVEL 1

July 2011

Responsibilities:

An Organizer Level 1 (O1) is responsible for providing outreach to the broader communities in which the Center is active. O1s are charged with recruiting community participation in on-going Center programs, activities and campaigns.  O1s initiate the process of developing relationships between the organization and community members. O1s will develop and implement plans for community outreach that: identify target areas, determine communication and materials needs; and achieve recruitment goals. The majority of O1 time should be spent in the field and with an emphasis on developing the organization’s potential membership base (i.e. new membership). This is carried out through implementation of community outreach through door-knocking and canvassing, phone-banking, follow-up, membership meetings and activities.

Experience:

No prior community/labor experience is required, although preferred. Candidates must be self-motivating, take initiative, and follow instructions well. Strong communications skills are important, especially inter-personal communication. The ability to work well as part of a team is critical.  Proficiency with word-processing, World Wide Web and e-mail are preferred but not required.

Criteria:

The following set of criteria will be used to evaluate professional progress towards personal development and organizational objectives for Organizers Level 1: 

  • Number of people reached per weekly outreach
  • Number of people turned out for meetings and events
  • Number of potential members who become members
  • Ability to work well with others and as part of a team/camaraderie with fellow workmates and membership
  • Ability to engage in criticism/self-criticism/affirmation
  • Level of accountability and discipline
  • Commitment to mission of the organization and capacity to carry out program objectives
  • Progress towards personal/professional development objectives as determined by periodic evaluations with supervisor
  • Capacity to implement campaign strategy and tactics, including execution of direct action/events
  • Capacity to carry out propaganda and agitation
  • Capacity to incorporate basic organizational principles regarding race, class and gender in daily practice

Requirements:
The following are the requirements for Organizers Level 1:

  • Must have valid driver’s license
  • Must work an average of 40-45 hours/week (including weekends)

DESCRIPCIÓN DE TRABAJO

Organizador Nivel 1

Julio 2011

  

Responsabilidades:

Organizador Nivel 1 (O1) será responsable de hacer alcance y establecer contactos en las comunidades en donde el Centro es activo.El/la O1 está a cargo de reclutar la participación de la comunidad en los programas, actividades y campañas del Centro de Trabajadores de Miami. El/la O1 estarán a cargo de desarrollar relaciones entre la organización y miembros de la comunidad. El/la O1 desarrollarán e implementarán planes para hacer alcance comunitario en base a: identificación de áreas para alcance, determinación de necesidades en comunicaciones y materiales y establecimiento de metas de reclutamiento.  La mayor parte del tiempo del O1 deberá ser utilizado en trabajo de campo, con énfasis en el desarrollo de la potencial membrecía del centro, (nuevos miembros). Esto se logrará a través de trabajo puerta a puerta, alcance y promoción, llamadas telefónicas, seguimiento, reuniones y demás actividades.

Experiencia:

Es preferible, pero no necesario tener experiencia previa como organizador/a comunitario/a o sindical.
Los aplicantes deben ser personas con motivación personal, tener iniciativa y capacidad de seguir instrucciones apropiadamente.  Fuerte habilidad de comunicación es muy importante, especialmente comunicación interpersonal. La habilidad de trabajar como parte de un equipo es fundamental para la posición.  Es necesario tener conocimientos de procesador de palabras. Conocimiento sobre el manejo del internet y correo electrónico es necesario pero no requerido.

Criterios:

Se tomaran en cuenta los siguientes criterios para evaluar el progreso del organizador/a Nivel 1 en cuanto a su desarrollo personal y organizacional de acuerdo a los objetivos de la posición:

  • EL número de personas contactadas en cada alcance seminal.
  • Numero de personas que asisten a reuniones y acciones
  • Numero de potenciales miembros que se hacen miembros
  • Habilidad para trabajar bien con otros y ser parte de un  equipo. Camaradería con otros compañeros de trabajo y miembros de la organización
  • Habilidad para hacer criticas/autocriticas y afirmaciones
  • Nivel de responsabilidad y disciplina
  • Compromiso con la misión de la organización y capacidad para llevar  cabo los objetivos del programa.
  • Progreso hacia el desarrollo personal/profesional mediante evaluaciones regulares con supervisor.
  • Capacidad de implementar  estrategias y tácticas de campaña y incluyendo la ejecución de acciones directas y eventos
  • Capacidad de incorporar principios básicos en cuanto a raza, clase y genero en la práctica diaria.

Requisitos: 

  • Debe tener licencia de conducir valida
  • Deberá trabajar un promedia de 40-45 horas a la semana (incluyendo fines de semana)


Organizing and Training Director

Open Until Filled

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND

The Miami Workers Center is a strategy and action center building the collective strength of low-income people of color most affected by the social issues of our time: poverty, racism, and gender oppression.  Our organizing model emphasizes building a broad and deep base among our constituencies; developing grassroots leadership; shifting the public debate around issues impacting our communities; and building alliances that enable us to amplify our power and message.  The vision of the Miami Workers Center is to create a progressive political and social environment in South Florida that allows for the full growth and development of low-income communities of color. This is a community based organization that highly values team leadership, staff development and member involvement.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

The Organizing and Training Director serves on the leadership team and reports to the Executive Director.  Key responsibilities are:

* Ensuring the cohesion and consistency of the Miami Workers Center’s organizing model and community organizing programs in diverse communities of South Florida

  * Guiding the development of staff and member skills and capacity to be effective organizers and community leaders.

1. Program Development and Coordination (approximately 50% FTE) 

a.      Lead organizing team in setting goals and planning community campaigns.  Coordinate different programs and projects in each of the community/neighborhoods that the Center is active

b.      Ensure implementation of quantitative objectives in membership recruitment and member development. Track and support multiple programs and trouble shoot.

c.       Supervise and mentor 4-6 organizers, interns and program support staff.  Monitor balance of workload to existing capacity and resources.

d.     Lead program evaluation and development of new programs/campaigns.

e.     Field outside requests for the Center to support organizations’ programs.

2.      Organizational Leadership (approximately 25% FTE)

a.      Develop and maintain effective relationships with grassroots councils, allied groups, funding sources, community leaders, and public officials.

b.     Work with communications staff, organizers and members to develop coherent public/community relations and build community visibility. Represent the Center in forums, public meetings, and community coalitions.

c.  Ensure organizing team meets its fundraising goals through grassroots donor outreach and community events.  Assist grant fundraising by participating in funder meetings and writing program reports.

d.  Lead mid-year and annual staff retreats, including sharing in the development of the agenda and leading the meetings.

e.  Participate in board development by attending board meetings, leading the board/staff program committee, and reporting on program updates.

3.  Staff training and member development (approximately 25% FTE)

a.  Design and implement organization-wide skills development program to sharpen strategic analysis, deepen political education, and develop specific skills relevant to organizing and campaign goals.

b.  Guide qualitative leadership development with member-leaders of each MWC’s grassroots organizations and the MWC organizing staff.

c.    Coordinate training series – identify needs, develop workshops, conduct training or find trainers, and document curriculum.

d.  Coach organizers in areas of their own skills development, time management, developing community members and problem solving.

e.  Model good practices to address dynamics of race, class and gender.

 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  Experience: The ideal candidate will share a commitment to the organization's mission and have at least 5 years experience in community organizing and training, including supervision experience.  Understanding of adult learning processes and experience providing formal training and on-the-job mentoring.

  Leadership Ability: Self-motivation, taking initiative, and ability to manage multiple projects are critical. This position is one of motivating, mentoring and supporting others to develop their own skills and leadership. Ability to work well as part of a team and contribute to our diverse, community-based organization.  Management/supervisory experience is preferable.

Interpersonal Skills:  Ability to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds and foster productive relationships in a multi-cultural context.  Understanding and awareness of race, class, and gender issues and.  Skill in negotiating, exchanging ideas, opinions, and conflict resolution to formulate common vision and work together effectively.

Other skills: Proficiency with word-processing, data base and e-mail important. The candidate must be detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines.  Fluency in English is required, and capacity in Spanish or Creole is beneficial.

Salary commensurate with experience. Generous benefits package including health insurance, vacation, seniority raises and sabbatical for long-time employees.

To Apply: send your resume, cover letter, 3 references and a writing sample to:

E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Subject: Organizing and Training Director

Miami Workers Center, 6127 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33127 Or by Fax: 305-759-8718


Miami Workers Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, people of color, and LGBT identified are strongly encouraged to apply.