The Black Futures Lab is hiring a
Organizing Manager in United States

Summary

The Black Futures Lab is hiring a remote Organizing Training Manager to develop training curricula, materials, and programming to help create a robust and innovative Black organizing ecosystem. The Organizing Training Manager will collaborate with the Field and Political teams to design a year-long training schedule for internal staff, partners, and volunteers, and oversee the logistics of external partner training programs.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• A high-level understanding of grassroots organizing principles and the current political landscape
• Strong instructional design skills and experience with e-learning platforms and tools
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences
• Proven record of accomplishment in designing and delivering successful training programs
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and best practices in learning and development
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Thorough understanding of training processes
• Ability to moderate large groups
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Proficient with Microsoft Office & G Suite or related software

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an annual training strategy for external partners of the Black Futures Lab
• Plan and execute the 'Power Building Series, Organizing our Future' Series, and other training programs aimed at strengthening the organizing ecosystem
• Assist in planning and executing programming and onboarding sessions for new volunteers and partners in targeted states
• Oversee the logistics of external partner training programs in coordination with the Field Program Associate
• Establish an evaluation system to monitor the effectiveness of training programs
• Develop a process for organizing and maintaining training resources across platforms such as SharePoint, Canva, and Google Drive
• Identify opportunities for improving training processes based on operational changes or developments in the community or issues being addressed
• Conduct or facilitate required and recommended training sessions
• Collaborate with vendors and third-party training providers as needed
• Monitor training milestones and goals, adhering to the approved training budget

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays