Job Announcement: Director of Organizing and Policy Director - Homes for All Massachusetts
Location: Massachusetts-based
About Homes For All Massachusetts (HFA Mass)
Homes For All Massachusetts (HFA Mass) is a statewide formation of the National Homes for All (National HFA) campaign. HFA Mass is made up of grassroots, member-led housing justice organizations in Massachusetts and aligns with the National HFA campaign vision, values, and principles.
HFA Mass works to halt displacement, increase community control of land, and win housing justice in Massachusetts through collective statewide campaigns; staff and peer support of member groups; and the expansion and strengthening of grassroots-led housing justice organizing in all parts of the state. Our core mission is to build the capacity of existing Massachusetts housing justice organizations, and support the development of new housing justice leaders and organizations. Our current member organizations include:
Alternatives for Community & Environment (ACE)
Arise for Social Justice
Chinatown Community Land Trust
Chinese Progressive Association
City Life/Vida Urbana
Lynn United for Change
New England United for Justice
Right to the City Boston
Springfield No One Leaves
The Opportunities
HFA Mass is poised to hire its first staff members, the Director of Organizing and Policy Director. Working with the HFA Mass Leadership Team, the Directors will help shape and carry out the coalition’s strategic plan; oversee operations management and fundraising; provide overall coalition coordination, including coordination of statewide legislative campaigns and regional organizing/base-building work.
The following responsibilities will be divided between the Directory of Organizing and Policy Director:
Management, Operations, Infrastructure
Work directly with the Co-anchor organizations to develop the annual budget; manage and monitor annual budget/cash flow status and ensure the preparation and analysis of financial reports
Oversee the development, implementation and management of administrative systems for coalition member engagement; member development; and communications
Serve as a liaison to the national and local Right to the City Alliance in the following ways:
Represent HFA MA on the National Homes for All convenings
Attend RTTC National and RTTC Boston convenings as needed
HFA Mass Coalition Programming and Development
Convene and facilitate regular HFA Mass Leadership Team and allies
meetings
Recruit and onboard new member organizations
Work with members and coalition partners to develop and support local and state-level housing policy campaigns; attend Legislative Working Group meetings
Work with members to build housing programming including organizing trainings, housing policy walkthroughs etc.
Support
development of member groups on questions related to internal decision-making processes, leadership structure, accountability, strategy, organizing model, fundraising, etc.
Expand the reach of the coalition to build a strong statewide movement that can influence state housing policy
Support the development of new tenant leaders and new housing justice formations, particularly in areas that lack grassroots housing justice groups
Working with the Statewide Organizer, expand the HFA Mass coalition membership in priority regions in Central and Western Massachusetts; to meet strategic long-term goals
Translocal training and education
Coordinate statewide, regional, and local trainings, assemblies, meetings, and
retreats
with support from HFA member organizations
Facilitate peer support among HFA Mass member groups
Required Experience and Qualifications:
Demonstrated commitment to the values and mission of the HFA Mass Coalition;
Demonstrated commitment to social change and radical organizing;
Knowledge and experience in organizing and campaigning around socio-economic justice issues;
A minimum of 3-5 years experience as an organizer or administrator in a base-building organization;
Strong written and oral communications skills
Proficient in common computer applications/environments: Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Zoom, Dropbox
Experience using social media to develop and promote organizational/movement goals (Facebook, Instagram)
Experience with or willingness to learn CRM/database administration is required
Preferred Experience and Qualifications
Experience leading a coalition, alliance or task force is a plus
Ability to write and speak a second language, preferably Spanish or Haitian Creole
Salary and Benefits
Both of these positions are full time, exempt. The salary range is $72,000 – $80,000, commensurate with experience. HFA Mass offers a generous benefits package including 100% medical and dental insurance, as well as paid vacation, sick and holiday paid time off.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter (including an indication of which of the positions you are applying for) to:
HFA Mass is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from communities heavily impacted by gentrification, displacement and housing insecurity are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.