FAMM – a dynamic and growing criminal justice reform organization with nearly three decades of experience advocating fairer sentencing laws and prison policies – is hiring an Organizing and Community Building Manager to join our nationwide advocacy, mobilization, and organizing team. We are looking for someone willing to get a lot of work done with a heart full of passion, who excels working on complex projects, and is self-motivated.

We are seeking a Manager to plan and assist with FAMM’s national organizing work. The manager will establish organizing objectives for each of our FAMMCommunities, based on national campaign and program. They will have the opportunity to coach and develop FAMM organizers to build community involvement, effective volunteer leadership, and relationships with local community partners and stakeholders including those incarcerated, their families, and lawmakers.

The position will report directly to FAMM’s Director of Organizing and Community Building. The position will require poise and comfort in working with the FAMM leadership team, leaders from local partner organizations, and organizers in states. The prime candidate will be passionately committed to our mission, able to think strategically and act pragmatically, willing to work with anyone who can help (regardless of party or ideology), and creative about bringing the stories, data, and facts about the effects of bad criminal justice policies to a variety of stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establishing organizing priorities for FAMMCommunities, including developing strategic organizing plans, objectives, and outcomes, including overseeing established communities
• Assisting with the development and execution of our national training program
• Recruiting, training, and managing FAMMCommunity leaders one-on-one and in group settings
• Supporting the overall organizing department in the execution and completion of organizing goals and priorities
• Building and tracking relationships with community leaders and local organizations
• Maintaining the highest regard for data integrity
• Planning community events (town halls, forums, office visits)
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2 years’ experience leading community organizing campaigns
• Prior experience in developing, training, and coaching others
• In-depth knowledge of the craft of grassroots organizing and issue-based advocacy
• Strong organization and data management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Interest in criminal justice issues
• Eagerness to contribute new ideas and an ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Personal experience with the justice system is preferred
• Travel is required

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to jobs@famm.org.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

This position is a full-time, salaried position. Compensation depends on the applicant’s experience and qualifications. Generous benefits, vacation, and sick leave provided. FAMM is an equal opportunity employer.

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FAMM – a dynamic and growing criminal justice reform organization with nearly three decades of experience advocating for fairer sentencing laws – is hiring a Jacksonville Regional Organizer to join the team’s statewide advocacy, mobilization, and organizing campaign. We are looking for someone willing to get a lot of work done with a heart full of passion, who excels working on complex projects, and is self-motivated.

We are seeking an Organizer to recruit and lead a team of volunteers to mobilize support for the field operations and build relationships with local community groups and stakeholders including prisoners, their families, and state lawmakers.

The position will require poise and comfort with the FAMM leadership team, leaders from local partner organizations, and organizers in states. The prime candidate will be passionately committed to our mission, able to think strategically and act pragmatically, willing to work with anyone who can help (regardless of party or ideology), and creative about bringing the stories, data, and facts about federal sentencing and prisons to state legislators, Congress, the media, and the general public.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruiting, training, and managing volunteers one-on-one and in group settings
• Building and tracking relationships with community leaders
• Building relationships and coordinating with local partner organizations
• Working directly with the Director of Organizing to ensure that goals are met
• Maintaining the highest regard for data integrity
• Planning community events (town halls, forums, office visits)
• Mobilize constituent meetings with elected officials
• Hold media events to highlight the need for criminal justice reform
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous community organizing experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Interest in criminal justice issues i.e. Harsh sentencing, mandatory minimums, etc.
• Eagerness to contribute new ideas
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience organizing in Florida is preferred
• Personal experience with the justice system is preferred

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to twilliams@famm.org

ABOUT FAMM

FAMM seeks to create a more fair and effective justice system that respects our American values of individual accountability and dignity while keeping communities safe.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

This position is a full-time, salaried position. Compensation depends on the applicant’s experience and qualifications. Generous benefits and vacation and sick leave will be provided. FAMM is an equal opportunity employer.

Apply Today