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The DART Center

Director of Organizing

Richmond, VA · On-site

$70K/yr

As the Director of Organizing with RISC, you will have this opportunity. RISC (Richmonders Involved to Strengthen our Communities) is a constituent-led, grassroots organization that brings together ...

The DART Center

Director of Organizing

Roanoke, VA · On-site

$63K - $70K/yr

As Director of Organizing with the Roanoke Justice Ministry, you'll learn how to bring together our area's diverse faith community to address the root causes of serious community problems. Roanoke ...

The DART Center

Director of Organizing

Richmond, VA · On-site

As the Director of Organizing with RISC, you will have this opportunity. RISC (Richmonders Involved to Strengthen our Communities) is a constituent-led, grassroots organization that brings together ...

The DART Center

Director of Organizing

Roanoke, VA · On-site

As Director of Organizing with the Roanoke Justice Ministry, you'll learn how to bring together our area's diverse faith community to address the root causes of serious community problems. Roanoke ...

Noah's Ark Daycare

Director

Winchester, VA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and organized Director or Assistant Director to help lead our team, support our teachers, and provide exceptional care and education for the children and ...

Leidos

Program Director

Arlington, VA · On-site

$131K - $237K/yr

Organizing, directing, and managing contract operation support functions, involving multiple, complex, and inter- related project tasks. * Meeting with customer and contractor personnel to formulate ...

New Virginia Majority

Community Organizer

Richmond, VA · On-site

... Director to help build community-based leadership teams that we call 'right to vote clubs ... Preferably 2-3 years experience with grassroots organizing, specifically issue campaigns. * Ability ...

New Virginia Majority

Community Organizer

Richmond, VA · On-site

$27/hr

... Director to help build community-based leadership teams that we call 'right to vote clubs ... Preferably 2-3 years experience with grassroots organizing, specifically issue campaigns. * Ability ...

Church World Service

Community Organizer

Harrisonburg, VA · On-site +1

$45K - $56K/yr

Help direct issue identification and strategy campaign management for welcoming policies at the ... Minimum 3 years of experience in community organizing, advocacy, civic engagement, leadership ...

Total Action for Progress

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Roanoke, VA · Hybrid

$90K - $115K/yr

Ability to plan, organize, direct and evaluate work of subordinate employees; * Ability to formulate long-range planning; * Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working ...

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Heritage Pointe

Activities Director

Hopewell, VA · On-site

$55K/yr

We are seeking a compassionate and organized Activities Director to join our team at Creekside Post Acute in Hopewell, VA. As an Activities Director, you will play a vital role in planning ...

Heritage Pointe

Activities Director

Hopewell, VA · On-site

$17 - $23.25/hr

We are seeking a compassionate and organized Activities Director to join our team at Creekside Post Acute in Hopewell, VA. As an Activities Director, you will play a vital role in planning ...

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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for organizing director in Virginia is $173,035.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $96,200.00 and $250,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an organizing director do?

An Organizing Director leads and coordinates efforts to mobilize people around a cause, campaign, or organization. They develop strategies for outreach, manage organizing staff, and oversee volunteer recruitment and engagement. Their work often includes planning events, building relationships within communities, and ensuring that organizational goals are met through collective action. Organizing Directors play a crucial role in building momentum and ensuring the success of advocacy or political campaigns.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an organizing director?

To thrive as an Organizing Director, you need strong leadership abilities, experience in grassroots organizing, and a background in campaign strategy, often supported by a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Familiarity with CRM databases, digital organizing platforms, and data analytics tools is typically required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to motivate and manage diverse teams make someone stand out in this role. These skills ensure effective mobilization, strong team performance, and successful achievement of organizational goals.

How does an organizing director typically collaborate with other departments to achieve campaign goals?

As an Organizing Director, you'll work closely with communications, digital, and field teams to synchronize outreach strategies and ensure consistent messaging. Collaboration often involves regular cross-departmental meetings to align on goals, share data, and coordinate volunteer recruitment or event planning. Building strong relationships with department leads is essential, as you'll frequently need to adapt organizing tactics based on feedback from other teams. This collaborative approach helps maximize campaign impact and fosters a cohesive work environment.

What is the difference between Organizing Director vs Community Organizer?

AspectOrganizing DirectorCommunity Organizer
CredentialsBachelor's degree often required; experience in organizing or advocacyHigh school diploma or equivalent; experience in grassroots organizing
Work EnvironmentLeads teams, manages campaigns, strategic planningEngages directly with community members, grassroots activities
Industry UsageUsed in nonprofits, political campaigns, advocacy groupsCommon in social justice, community development, activism

The main difference is that an Organizing Director oversees campaign strategies and manages teams, while a Community Organizer works directly with community members to mobilize and educate. The Organizing Director typically has more managerial responsibilities, whereas the Community Organizer focuses on grassroots engagement.

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Director of Organizing

Richmond, VA • On-site

The DART Center
1 - 10 employees
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$70K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Are you angry about the injustices your community faces? Do you want to build the people power necessary to fight those injustices and make real, lasting, local change? As the Director of Organizing with RISC, you will have this opportunity.
RISC (Richmonders Involved to Strengthen our Communities) is a constituent-led, grassroots organization that brings together faith communities to address the root causes of serious community problems across Richmond, VA.
RISC is part of the Direct Action and Research Training Center (DART), one of the largest faith-based community organizing networks in the country. At DART we stand against narratives of fear, scarcity, and division, and instead bring people together across lines of difference to take action off our shared values of abundance, love, hope, and promise. We believe that fighting for racial and economic justice is fundamental to our identity as people of faith, and we know that winning justice requires having power in the public arena. We have been organizing interfaith coalitions to build that power and win since 1982. A few of our victories include:
  • Over $1 billion invested in affordable housing
  • $950 million invested in public transportation
  • More than $22 million secured for communities to address the climate crisis and increase resiliency
  • Criminal justice reforms resulting in 60,000 fewer arrests of children

Primary Responsibilities:
The Director of Organizing will direct the organization, including hiring and supervising all current and future staff at RISC. The Director of Organizing reports directly to the organization's board of directors. Main duties include:
  • Building engagement in the community
    • Train grassroots faith leaders how to engage others in the fight for justice & recruit new leaders and congregations into the organization.
  • Drive forward campaigns on community problems
    • Train grassroots leaders to identify community problems, conduct research, and develop action plans for issue campaigns.
    • Organize public actions of over 1,000 people.
  • Fundraising from local sources
    • Coordinate an annual 6-8 week fundraising drive with grassroots leaders who fundraise from individuals, small businesses, and major corporations in the community.
    • Ensure that dues from member congregations are collected.
  • Organizational development & management
    • Work with the organization's Board of Directors to map out the strategic direction and development of the organization.
    • Train, supervise, and evaluate Associate Organizers.
    • Ensure that the organization's finances are in order. This includes maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring that all foundation proposals and reports are submitted in a timely fashion.

Who You Are
You're excited to direct a nonprofit organization and set the vision for its growth. You have a passion for justice, and are energized by the prospect of uniting people around a common cause. You are naturally curious and value strong relationships. You may or may not be personally religious. Either way, you have a genuine respect for all faith traditions and are excited about uniting faith communities to live out their call to "do justice".
RISC is a diverse coalition that includes communities of color, low-to-moderate-income communities and immigrant communities. We strongly encourage people from these backgrounds, as well as fluent Spanish speakers, to apply.
Qualifications:
  • Core passion to win on local justice campaigns
  • Excellent relationship-building skills
  • Enthusiasm for working with diverse faith communities
  • At least three years of professional experience in community organizing, advocacy, congregational or non-profit leadership
  • Experience leading teams of people
  • Possession of a valid driver's license and access to a car
  • Ability to travel for training events throughout the year
  • This role is based in Richmond, VA. We are currently considering candidates that are based in Richmond, or are willing to relocate for this position.

Why Choose DART
DART invests heavily in training and development of our team members. During your first year, we provide comprehensive professional development through an initial five-day classroom-style training, one-on-one mentoring from experienced DART consultants, and three multi-day trainings with organizers across the country. Ongoing professional development continues through individualized coaching and mentoring, as well as local, regional, and national staff trainings.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary for this position is $70,000. We recognize that highly qualified candidates with more experience may be eligible for a higher salary, and we are open to discussing compensation based on individual qualifications and expertise.
Benefits include:
  • RISC makes generous retirement contributions of 13% after one year of employment - no match required.
  • Four weeks regular paid vacation
  • Paid holidays & sick leave
  • Flexible scheduling
  • RISC will contribute up to $650 per month toward an individual health/dental care policy, or $900 per month for a family policy
  • Parental leave
  • Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
  • Relocation assistance
  • Comprehensive, on-the-job training through the DART Organizers Institute and individual mentoring and coaching

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