What are the responsibilities and job description for the Statewide Coalitions Director position at Detroit Action, a project of Tides Advocacy?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Statewide Coalitions Director will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships throughout the state with values-aligned individuals and organizations in furtherance of Detroit Action goals and building power.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
The Statewide Coalitions Director reports to the Political Director and works collaboratively with staff, contractors, vendors and other partners on a weekly basis to maintain program efficiency. Detroit Action Education Fund, Detroit Action and Michigan Action are projects of Tides Center and Tides Advocacy.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead and manage statewide coalition initiatives, fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders, including non-profits, government agencies, and community organizations.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to advance advocacy efforts and policy goals, ensuring alignment with the coalition’s mission.
• Facilitate communication and engagement among coalition members, maintaining strong relationships to enhance collective impact.
• Organize and oversee training sessions, workshops, and events to empower coalition partners and build capacity.
• Conduct research and analyze policy issues, providing insights and recommendations to inform coalition strategies.
• Represent the coalition at state and national meetings, advocating for shared goals and building partnerships with key decision-makers
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school Diploma or Higher 3 or more years of relational organizing experience
- 3 or more years of experience working with large community coalitions and stakeholders
- 3 or more years of experience in a political campaign ( candidate or issue)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Strong leadership and project management abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in coalition-building and stakeholder engagement
• Analytical skills for policy research and evaluation
• Experience in advocacy and grassroots mobilization
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to lift boxes of training materials.
Able to attend conferences throughout the United States.
Must be able to travel domestically on an airplane 4-8 times a year.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The position is a full-time position that works 35 hours per week. This position is based in an office building in Detroit, MI - The position will be required to work some weekends (Saturday and Sunday). The position may require national travel up to 100% of the time. The assigned workspace is a cubicle in an open and shared work area with a moderate level of noise and interruptions.
About the Organization:
Detroit Action and its sister organization, Detroit Action Education Fund, are hosted projects of Tides Advocacy and Tides Center. We are affiliate partners of the Center for Popular Democracy (CPD), PowerSwitch Action and the Alliance for Youth Action. The successful candidate will receive generous benefits as provided by Tides. Detroit Action is an equal opportunity employer. We assure equal treatment in hiring selection, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, discipline and other personnel practices and terms or conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, height, weight, marital status, genetic testing status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender status, or any other protected class established by all applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances.
