Field and Programs Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee and assess organizing initiatives and campaigns that promote the strategic goals of Side With Love.

• Implement innovative organizing techniques and practices.

• Lead actions, events, and training sessions with congregations, state action networks, and UUA partners.

• Evaluate and refine the UUA’s theory of change by utilizing metrics, feedback, and assessment.

• Create workflows and programs that yield results and enhance staff capacity.

• Develop and manage work plans for program staff.

• Supervise and mentor organizers, program managers, and fellows.

• Cultivate a collaborative, accountable, and values-driven culture.

• Coordinate cross-departmental workflows with other UUA divisions.

• Establish and enhance local, state, and national partnerships within faith-based and secular coalitions.

• Represent the UUA and Side With Love in interfaith and movement coalitions.

• Strengthen the organizing and coalition capacity of congregations and justice partners.

• Establish and maintain reporting and data systems.

• Generate reports that synthesize outcomes, insights, and impactful stories.

• Facilitate reflection and learning opportunities for staff, partners, and congregational leaders.

• Assist in designing fundraising strategies that are driven by narrative and data.

• Represent the team at donor events and gatherings.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor, Vice Presidents, or President.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years in community organizing, campaign leadership, or faith-based movement development.

• At least 2 years of experience supervising staff and programs.

• Familiarity with CRM systems such as EveryAction, VAN, or Action Network.

• Strong background in evaluating organizing strategies, theories of change, and program effectiveness.

• Experience in budget management and financial processes.

• Proven experience in coalition-building and partnerships across faith, racial justice, or civic engagement sectors.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and reporting to donors and stakeholders.

• Strategic thinking and systems design capabilities in complex organizations.

• Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Asana or similar tools, and databases.

• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a remote setting.

• Commitment to the values and mission of the Unitarian Universalist Association and Side With Love, emphasizing equity, inclusion, and justice.

• Must have easy access to a major airport due to 25% travel requirements.

• Resume and cover letter are required for application.

🏝️ Benefits

• 80% contribution towards health insurance premiums.

• 10% contribution towards retirement after one year.

• Generous paid time-off policies.

• Standard workweek of 35 hours.

• Remote work environment.

• Reasonable accommodations available for applicants and staff with disabilities.

• 25% travel requirements.