About Us

A More Perfect Union is a nonpartisan social-impact organization that mobilizes the American Jewish community to protect and strengthen democracy. We educate American Jews, equip Jewish institutions, and activate Jewish leaders to respond to the growing threat of authoritarianism and be engines for civic renewal in their communities. Rooted in the enduring American Jewish experience and powered by evidence-based strategies, we help communities meet this moment with clarity, courage, and collective action. Through research, messaging, training, and partnership, we’re building a future where democracy works for all of us.

A More Perfect Union is fiscally sponsored by Goodnation Foundation and guided by our Strategic Advisors.

About the Position

A More Perfect Union seeks a full-time, entrepreneurial Director, Organizing. This is a new role with primary responsibility for developing and implementing our strategy to activate Jewish leaders to counter threats to American democracy, the newest body of work in our strategic plan. The Director will work closely with the Executive Director to design and implement a “grasstops” organizing strategy to equip and galvanize influential Jewish leaders to recognize and respond to threats to democracy. This is a roll-up-your-sleeves role that will build out a new function within the organization. During the ramp-up phase of this role, the Director will work very closely with the Executive Director to conceptualize, develop, and iterate the strategy. As it comes into focus, the role will grow in autonomy and independence. The ideal candidate is an experienced organizer and analytical thinker with a demonstrated track record of designing and building strategies to achieve ambitious goals. This is a full-time, remote position reporting to the Executive Director.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the activation (grasstops organizing) strategy

• Design, implement, evaluate, and iterate strategic and annual work plans to achieve our desired outcomes for Strategic Priority 3: Activate Jewish leaders to counter threats to American democracy
• With the VP, Strategic Communications, raise A More Perfect Union’s profile and strengthen its reputation among Jewish communal leaders
  Supported by the Operations team, develop and maintain the systems, tools, and processes to implement, measure, and evaluate this new workstream
• Identify, hire, and supervise external vendors to supplement capacity as needed

Manage key relationships and serve as a powerful ambassador

• Develop a sophisticated understanding of trends and key players in A More Perfect Union’s operating environment and serve as an expert on – and ambassador for – our mission and impact to be able to represent the organization effectively with a broad range of stakeholders
• Conduct regular, diplomatic outreach to influential Jewish leaders to build awareness of the threat landscape and motivate and recruit them to lead courageously and strategically in the face of democratic backsliding
• Serve as the lead coordinator of our work with A More Perfect Union’s Strategic Advisory, our cross-ideological group of advisors, including designing virtual workshops, developing agendas, and managing meeting logistics
• Support the Communications and Fundraising teams to tell the story of the impact of this work by collecting and curating stories from leaders
• Provide strategic and administrative support for the Executive Director’s stewardship of key leaders

Develop experiences and resources to activate leaders

• Collaborate with the Programs team and across departments to create high-impact experiences including trainings, briefings, and scenario-planning exercises for key leaders that deepen knowledge, commitment, and preparedness to recognize and respond to democratic backsliding
• Develop and test action pathways for Jewish leaders to counter threats to American democracy that are meaningful and effective, and strike an optimal risk-reward balance
• Oversee the logistical details of designing and delivering virtual and in-person experiences for key Jewish leaders, supported by the Operations team

About You

You believe deeply in the promise of American democracy, the role of faith-based leadership in supporting it, and the potential for the Jewish community to play a part in protecting and strengthening it. You are a smart strategist, and you have a knack for transforming ideas into results. You value building non-transactional partnerships and see every interaction as an opportunity for relationship-building and cooperation. You’re comfortable operating in an ever-evolving environment, and you thrive when presented with opportunities to wrestle with questions that might not have clear-cut answers. You bring a “no job too small” mentality to your work. You’re intensely curious, eager both to learn new things and to regularly question your own assumptions. You innately understand that none of us is as smart as all of us, and you embrace opportunities to build true partnership with your colleagues.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCES, AND SKILLS

• 5-7+ years of experience in community organizing, grasstops organizing, or similar relevant experience
• Deep familiarity with the American Jewish communal landscape
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and adapt strategic plans or campaigns
• Passion for A More Perfect Union’s vision and approach, and ability to represent it powerfully
• Gravitas, credibility, and an authentic, warm personality that translates to developing rapport easily and fostering long-term connections with a range of personalities. Experience with “code switching” within and across diverse groups, a plus
• Outstanding communication and analysis skills, especially the ability to break down and communicate ideas in ways that inspire others to action
• Strong project management skills with a track record of leading complex, multi-workstream projects from conception to completion while managing both strategic vision and logistical details
• Experience working at an early- or mezzanine-stage, entrepreneurial nonprofit, or leading a start-up initiative within an established organization
• Collaborative spirit and ability to work effectively with colleagues across all organizational functions and levels on a virtual team
• Commitment to experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement
• Tech-savvy, particularly with Google Workplace, CRMs (we use Zoho), Zoom, Slack, and Asana
• Commitment to A More Perfect Union’s Core Values:
  • ACTION-ORIENTED - We prioritize action, both because our work demands urgency and because the best learning comes from experimentation, hypothesis testing, and adaptation.
  • COLLABORATIVE - We know that none of us is as smart as all of us, so we are always looking for new people to learn from and dream and build with. And because we know that each of us only sees one part of the elephant, we seek to build a community rich with diverse identities, perspectives, and experiences.
  • TRUSTWORTHY - We know that organizations and networks move at the speed of trust. We work hard to earn and maintain the trust of our colleagues and our partners by prioritizing respect, empathy, reliability, and accountability.
  • CURIOUS - We are voracious learners, eager to deepen our understanding of the communities and fields in which we operate, and we approach complex problems with a healthy skepticism about simplistic answers.
  • RESOLUTE - We believe that – with commitment and hard work – things can get better, and we resist succumbing to cynicism, complacency, or armchair outrage.
  • JOYFUL - We believe that our team and our work are more effective when we infuse them with playfulness, celebration, and a sense of humor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT, SALARY, AND BENEFITS

A More Perfect Union currently has team members in multiple states. While team members primarily work remotely, we travel to gather in person regularly (4-6 times per year), and this role may involve other travel 2-4 times a year to conferences and related events. We offer a generous benefits package via our fiscal sponsor, which includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurances, retirement plan with 4.5% match, 100% paid family leave (12 weeks), and employee resources designed to support the passion and commitment that is vital to our team members. The starting salary range for this position is $110,000 - $125,000 per year. Team members who stay with A More Perfect Union can expect their salary to increase over time.

Note: On our team, we often say we are “tight on ends, loose on means.” We believe there are multiple potential pathways to achieving our goal of activating Jewish leaders to counter threats to American democracy. If you are interested in working with us, but have a different vision than the one outlined in this job description, please feel free to reach out. We’d love to talk to you about it.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application through our Workable account. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with priority given to those received by October 8.

A More Perfect Union places a high value on creating and fostering an inclusive workplace. We do not make hiring decisions based on race, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, political affiliation, pregnancy, disability, or any other status protected by law. Individuals from across the political spectrum who are passionate about protecting and strengthening American democracy are strongly encouraged to apply.

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, while women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you're new to this field, returning to work after a gap in employment, looking to transition, or take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar.