Director of Organizing

$76k to $86k

Bakersfield, CA, United StatesFull-timePosted Jun 18, 2026

Against the Bakersfield typical range

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title Organizing Director / Trainer Department Organizing Reports To Executive Director and President Location All DHF Locations / Regional Travel Required FLSA Status Exempt Pay Range $78,700 – $88,690 annually Supervisory Responsibility Direct: Yes | Indirect: Cross-departmental coordination Date Approved 2/18/2026 Last Revised 2/18/2026 JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of the Executive Director and President, the Organizing Director/Trainer is responsible for oversight and supervision of Community Organizers while designing and implementing power-building strategies and tactics to support civic engagement work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

& RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee training of staff, volunteers, and community associates (Vecinos Unidos) in human rights to achieve social justice through organizing. Conduct leadership development trainings. Supervise DHF Community Organizers in Kern, Fresno, Kings, and Tulare counties. Coach organizers to meet objectives aligned with strategic and operational plans.

Coordinate and facilitate weekly departmental meetings. Gather weekly reports from organizers and compile departmental summaries for Executive Director. Maintain clear and timely communication with community members, organizers, Executive Director, and President. Coordinate and facilitate planning meetings. Convey the DHF mission in all professional interactions.

Participate in DHF fundraising events. Oversee timely data entry of community contacts. Attend staff and director meetings and submit weekly and monthly reports. Perform other duties as assigned. PROGRAM & COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITIES Support development and execution of organizing strategies aligned with civic engagement goals.

Ensure effective coordination between organizing staff and leadership. COALITION & EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT Represent DHF in community meetings, trainings, and events as assigned. DATA, REPORTING & ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure accurate record keeping and reporting of organizing activities. Oversee data management related to community contacts and campaign tracking.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS BA or BS from a four-year university or commensurate experience. 3–5 years of training experience. Minimum three (3) years of management experience. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Ability to work evenings and weekends as required. Strong oral and written communication, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills.

Advanced facilitation skills for small and large group meetings. Strong commitment to social justice, racial justice, and community empowerment. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and internet research tools. PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS This position requires extended periods of sitting, standing, and facilitating meetings; regional travel; attendance at evening and weekend events; and participation in community-based activities.

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