JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title | Organizing Director / Trainer |
Department | Organizing |
Reports To | Executive Director and President |
Location | All DHF Locations / Regional Travel Required |
FLSA Status | Exempt |
Pay Range | $78,700 – $88,690 annually |
Supervisory Responsibility | Direct: Yes | Indirect: Cross-departmental coordination |
Date Approved | 2/18/2026 |
Last Revised | 2/18/2026 |
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Executive Director and President, the Organizing Director/Trainer is responsible for oversight and supervision of Community Organizers while designing and implementing power-building strategies and tactics to support civic engagement work.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee training of staff, volunteers, and community associates (Vecinos Unidos) in human rights to achieve social justice through organizing.
- Conduct leadership development trainings.
- Supervise DHF Community Organizers in Kern, Fresno, Kings, and Tulare counties.
- Coach organizers to meet objectives aligned with strategic and operational plans.
- Coordinate and facilitate weekly departmental meetings.
- Gather weekly reports from organizers and compile departmental summaries for Executive Director.
- Maintain clear and timely communication with community members, organizers, Executive Director, and President.
- Coordinate and facilitate planning meetings.
- Convey the DHF mission in all professional interactions.
- Participate in DHF fundraising events.
- Oversee timely data entry of community contacts.
- Attend staff and director meetings and submit weekly and monthly reports.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
PROGRAM & COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support development and execution of organizing strategies aligned with civic engagement goals.
- Ensure effective coordination between organizing staff and leadership.
COALITION & EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT
- Represent DHF in community meetings, trainings, and events as assigned.
DATA, REPORTING & ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure accurate record keeping and reporting of organizing activities.
- Oversee data management related to community contacts and campaign tracking.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- BA or BS from a four-year university or commensurate experience.
- 3–5 years of training experience.
- Minimum three (3) years of management experience.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
- Strong oral and written communication, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills.
- Advanced facilitation skills for small and large group meetings.
- Strong commitment to social justice, racial justice, and community empowerment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and internet research tools.
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires extended periods of sitting, standing, and facilitating meetings; regional travel; attendance at evening and weekend events; and participation in community-based activities.