TRU Organizer Job Description

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TRU Organizer / Assistant Director job description

We are seeking a passionate motivated people-person to join our staff as the Organizer / Assistant Director, leading public engagement and organizing efforts. As the second person on staff, the position provides high levels of responsibility, flexibility and opportunities for growth.

Position responsibilities

Lead community outreach and organizing to build and demonstrate broad support for public transit among diverse populations throughout southeast Michigan
- Lead and coordinate outreach events including festival tabling, community presentations, business outreach, and much more
- Update and enhance our website, Facebook pages, and other online presence

Build and strengthen volunteer involvement with recruitment, training, relationship building, and leadership development
- Coordinate and work closely with current leaders and other volunteers to enhance their effectiveness
- Recruit, coordinate, and train additional volunteers and student interns
- Build a strong team of active, involved transit supporters

Increase membership support and other fundraising
- Assist with (and eventually lead) membership drives, including renewal letters, special events, online fundraising, and other member recruitment and fundraising ideas
- Develop strong relationships with new and existing major donors and expand their involvement and financial support
- Assist with grant writing and other fundraising

Assist with important administrative tasks including meeting logistics and data management

Primary skills / abilities required

Volunteer management and leadership development experience
Excellent verbal communication skills, including public speaking before large audiences and one-on-one mentoring/facilitation
Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and responsibilities with consistent follow-through
Quick and thorough learning of complex information
Independent and self-motivated, also able to work in teams
Comfortable and effective working with diverse people and in diverse settings

Additional abilities / experience desired (but not required)

Knowledge of the greater Detroit area, urban and metropolitan issues, political advocacy, transportation policy, and public transit
Fundraising, donor development, and grantwriting experience
Web savvy, including website management, Facebook, email advocacy, and blogs

Salary / benefits

Salary range of $25,000-35,000, depending on experience
Health insurance and bus pass provided
Increasing levels of responsibility and leadership, opportunity to shape position and take on new projects
Exciting opportunity to have a major impact on one of the most important issues facing greater Detroit

Application process

Send a resume and cover letter including salary requirements by January 31 to Megan Owens, TRU Director, at TRUmember@DetroitTransit.org
Interviews, writing samples, public speaking demonstration, and references to follow, as requested.
Position beginning in February