Organization Director

The mission of the Massachusetts Coalition for Domestic Workers (MCDW) (massdomesticworkers.org) is to bring justice and dignity to all domestic workers in our state. Founded in 2010, MCDW was the driving force in passing the MA Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights, which established important labor standards and granted basic protections to nannies, housekeepers, and other in-home caregivers. With the passage of the Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights behind us, our focus now is the implementation of the new law and continued advocacy on behalf of domestic workers. The Coalition is currently comprised of the following organizations: the Brazilian Women's Group, the Dominican Development Center, Brazilian Worker Center, MassCOSH, and the Women’s Institute for Leadership Development.

MCDW is a fiscally sponsored organization of TSNE (tsne.org).

The Massachusetts Coalition of Domestic Workers is looking for a part-time Coalition Director to lead the Coalition.

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement data collection methods, tools, and evaluation measures for coalition activities and associated projects in conjunction with coalition members.
• Coordinate and facilitate coalition meetings and communicate effectively with members to promote collaboration, negotiation, and problem solving.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct educational and training activities. Develop training, reference materials, and workshops for coalition and community members and coalition activities.
• Collaborate and work closely with, legislators, academic institutions, and community-based organizations to promote coalition’s mission and goals.  
• Develop marketing and media materials, campaigns, and opportunities in collaboration with the Social Media Coordinator.
• Direct and assist coalition to develop legislative action that promotes the coalition mission by: developing position statements; reviewing and recommending endorsements of policies and advocating for policies/legislation at state/federal levels.  
• Serve as a consultant to develop community partnerships. Work with local groups and keep on-going communication with steering committee members and general members. Conduct annual site visits to member organizations to see the work being carried out.
• Guide the coalition to develop a comprehensive action plan based on results of needs-assessment and strategic planning process carried out by Steering Committee.
• Provide progress reports on activities to funding agencies, and coalition members as needed.
• Manage and oversee organization finances. Seek and write grant proposals to obtain additional funding.
• Report on and present coalition progress and program findings through publications and presentations at national meetings/conferences.
• Supervise, mentor, and direct the work activities of assigned volunteers and interns, as needed. Direct the work and activities of coalition administrative support staff when hired.

This position is a part-time position scheduled for 20 hours weekly. Salary starts at $40,000.00 annually including generous benefits.

We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below.

• Relevant experience in community organizing and building coalition work, or related field such as advocacy, administration, policy/planning.
• Five years of appropriate management experience work with a community-based, grass-root organization with at least two years of experience with worker rights programs
• Proven ability to work independently
• Public relations or marketing skills
• Excellent organizational skills 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office and general computer skills

TSNE/MCDW envisions a society grounded in the principles of social and economic justice. As such, we strive to achieve excellence through a diverse and inclusive workplace that honors the unique talents and lived experiences of each person. Our vision and values are reflected in all our employment-related decisions, including hiring practices. Accordingly, TSNE actively seeks people who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives to join us in our work.

As an EOE/AA employer, TSNE/MCDW will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, veteran or disability status or any other factor prohibited by law.