Jobs to Move America

Nevada Assistant Director for Campaigns

Hybrid in the Northern California / Northern Nevada area

 

Position: Assistant Director for Campaigns
Department: Western States Program
Position Type: Full-Time ─ Exempt
Location: (Hybrid position) Nevada (Northern Nevada preferred) or Northern California 
Reports to: Western States Director
Salary Range: $86,000 – $106,000 depending on experience and location
Deadline to apply: Until Filled
Start date: August 1, 2025

Who we are ─ About Jobs to Move America:
Jobs to Move America is a national and multi-regional strategic policy and action center that works to transform public spending and corporate behavior using a comprehensive approach that is rooted in racial and economic justice and community organizing. We seek to advance a fair and prosperous economy with good jobs and healthier communities for all. To learn more, visit our website: www.jobstomoveamerica.org.

About the position:
The battery industry in Northern Nevada presents a unique opportunity to ensure the creation and growth of good family and community-sustaining jobs. JMA seeks a talented and experienced Nevada Assistant Director for Campaigns to lead this work.

Under the supervision of the Western States program director, the Assistant Director will lead strategy and supervision of a campaign team seeking to establish community benefits agreements (CBAs) and advocate for thoughtful state and local policies to improve job quality, workplace safety, and environmental protection in advanced manufacturing. The Assistant Director will lead in the negotiation of CBAs that promote racial equity, environmental justice, and workers rights between community groups, unions, and employers in advanced technology manufacturing industries. They will exercise direct supervision over, train, assign work to, and review the performance of up to four staff. The assistant director may also design and conduct a variety of organizational initiatives as assigned by the Western States director.

The work will be primarily focused in Northern Nevada. We will consider applicants who live in Northern Nevada, Northern California, or in other locations in Nevada. If the Assistant Director does not live in Northern Nevada, frequent travel to the greater Reno-Sparks area will be required. Non-field work for this position will initially be remote; in the near future, hybrid work including some time at a shared office may be required (depending on location).

What You’ll Do ─ Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage CBA campaigns in Nevada, including: directing or conducting research needed to identify, develop, and execute new campaigns; worker and community organizing efforts; negotiation of major agreements for the Western States program; and monitoring CBA compliance and reporting.
• Manage policy advocacy and research by the Nevada campaign team, including: managing policy campaigns and directing the production of research reports.
• Lead the hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of up to four staff members from diverse backgrounds and disciplines as assigned by the Western States Director, holding them accountable to achieving programmatic goals and providing opportunities for professional development. 
• Build relationships with campaign collaborators, including allied community, environmental, and labor organizations.
• Direct, supervise and contribute to organizing and the development of raps, assessment tools, debrief notes, outreach and turnout plans, and other campaign materials, with support from the Organizing Director.
• Direct, supervise and contribute to research and the development of corporate profiles, worker and community surveys, campaign strategies and tactics, and other campaign materials, with support from the Research Director and National Director.
• Assign the appropriate workload to organizers and researchers to meet goals which are measurable, achievable, and time-bound; make assignments according to evidence-based practices such as evaluating assessment data.
• Support the Western States Director in program budget development and implementation.
• The Assistant Director is supported by a Western States Director who provides supervision. JMA’s Organizing and Research Directors support the supervision of organizers and researchers at JMA by providing training, evaluation and professional development support.
• Approximately 25 percent of the Assistant Director’s time will be devoted to team supervision (e.g., holding regular check-in meetings, reviewing work plans and progress, reviewing organizing materials); 
• Approximately 50 percent will be devoted to programmatic work (e.g., leading and preparing for campaign meetings, reviewing and contributing to research and communications strategy, reviewing and contributing to developing worker organizing strategy, field work including direct worker and community organizing, and meeting with stakeholders such as union partners.)
• Up to 25 percent will be devoted to fundraising and administrative tasks (e.g., attending weekly staff meetings, developing policies and procedures with the Western States Director, assisting with Development needs)
• Travel to current and potential campaign locations across Nevada to engage in worker and community organizing and campaign advancement with workers, community groups, public entities, industry representatives, academics or other stakeholders. (No more than 25 percent of time.) 

About you ─ Required Qualifications:

• At least six years of progressively responsible work experience in a critical role with labor, community, or policy advocacy campaigns; 
• A track record of success in at least one of the following campaign disciplines: organizing, strategic research, or communications.
• Strong understanding of comprehensive campaigns and how to build worker and community power.
• Demonstrated commitment to economic, racial, gender, and social justice movements.
• Highly collaborative, with a strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, membership and employer representatives, consultants and coalition partners.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, and manage staff, including evaluations and developing staff. Strong management skills are a requirement.
• Strong verbal communication skills and experience making presentations for a wide range of audiences, including government agencies, community organizations and labor partners.
• Proven ability to speak effectively in public forums and deal tactfully with the public.
• Ability to actively participate in and lead strategy development with staff and external partners
• Proficient in GoogleSuite platform and Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint applications), and proactively learns new tools.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and follow-through skills; ability to follow through with deadlines; ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities; attention to detail; and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced ability to plan, organize and coordinate complex projects.
• In-depth knowledge of labor unions.
• A valid driver’s license, automobile, and frequent, planned-in-advance travel is required for this position.

Extra consideration will be given to candidates who:

• Have a deep understanding and experience with political and organizing landscape in Nevada, including Northern Nevada
• Have experience in developing corporate accountability campaigns with unions, policy organizations or community groups
• Skilled in the use of computers and associated software and salesforce/VAN/LAN or similar data systems is a plus
• Have personal ties or desire to live and work in California and have adequate transportation to do so.
• Fluency in Spanish or Tagalog

Other Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Regular travel across Arizona, Nevada, and potentially other western states, will be required. Occasional weekend and evening work is required. Must have access to reliable transportation.

What Else You Should Know ─ Compensation/Benefits:

• Salary Range $91,000 – $106,000 (The salary range for this position is dependent on experience and location)
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for the employee and dependents
• Generous paid time off including 12 personal days, 13 federal holidays, and 2 floating holidays each year. JMA has a paid, two week winter break at the end of each December. Staff can accrue up to 20 vacation days and 20 sick days. After 5 years of work, all staff can apply for three months of sabbatical leave.
• 401(k) plan with 5% employer contribution after 6 months of employment
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Cell phone reimbursement 
• Utility/Internet monthly stipend for those working from home
• Work from home office set up provided if needed
• Training and professional development opportunities are available upon completion of the probationary period
• A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and practices 
• Qualifying Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
• JMA is a unionized workplace. This position is not included in the collective bargaining agreement. 

How to Apply:
Complete the application at https://jmaportal.bamboohr.com/careers/72?source=aWQ9MTk%3D and upload a cover letter, résumé, and three work references. Only applications submitted via this process and/or meet the minimum requirements will be considered. No phone calls, please. Candidates who advance in the process will be asked to complete a pre-employment exercise. Candidates who reside outside of Arizona and do not indicate their intent to relocate to work in Arizona will not be considered.

JMA Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement 
We are an EEO/affirmative action employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability. We work to ensure fair treatment of applicants and employees and actively enforce zero-tolerance policies against discrimination and sexual harassment. Those who identify as persons of color, women, veterans, or formerly incarcerated persons, and/or have had experience working with one or more of those groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

JMA Diversity and Inclusion Statement
JMA believes that diverse, engaged, and motivated employees are essential to achieving our goals of economic, racial, and social justice. JMA believes that each employee's voice is valuable and that when all employees contribute ideas to the organization’s operation, it enhances the organization's overall success.

To assist us in achieving our goals as a diverse and inclusive workforce, we ask optional self-identification questions in the job application.