Director of Membership and Radical Collaboration

The Director of Membership and Radical Collaboration will lead BLIS Collective's membership engagement, growth, and activation. This role is pivotal in facilitating solidarity and collaboration across the Collective, organizing collaborative projects, ensuring members are integrated into BLIS’ external campaigns and coalitions, and stewarding a member-focused fund called the Radical Collaboration Fund. The Director will work closely with other team members to design and implement programs to strengthen trust, relationships, and collective power among members.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

At least eight years of experience in organizing, coalition-building, resource mobilizing, or similar roles within social justice, grassroots, or movement-based organizations.

Demonstrated success in organizing and leading collaborative initiatives that engage historically oppressed communities and build collective power.

Extensive knowledge of Black, Indigenous, and Afro-Indigenous history in what we now call the United States, along with a strong understanding of the concept and history of racial settler capitalism.

Proven ability to cultivate radical trust among historically oppressed groups, with expertise in fostering solidarity, mutual aid, and collective healing.

Experience working on reparative issues centered on Black and Indigenous communities, with a deep understanding of the broader economic and social impacts of capitalism on working-class people.

Experience in collaborative grantmaking, including co-designing funding strategies with community partners, managing pooled funds, and ensuring equitable resource distribution.

A deep understanding of developing narrative and culture change strategies and the interconnectedness of liberation struggles.

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate members and partners.

Excellent project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously and meet deadlines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Membership Growth and Engagement

Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy to recruit, retain, and engage a diverse membership core, connecting movements for Black reparations, Indigenous Land Back, guaranteed income, and baby bonds.

Design and lead an onboarding process that immerses Collective members in each other’s movements and communities and fosters stronger relationships, collaboration, and solidarity.

Facilitate deeper relationships between Collective members, highlight synergies between their strategies, and foster radical collaboration and collective power from the outset, setting the stage for ongoing transformative impact.

Maintain strong relationships with Collective members, regularly gathering feedback and identifying ways to enhance their experience and participation in activities forwarding narratives of liberation and decolonization.

Radical Collaboration

Lead the development and execution of cross-movement collaboration initiatives to foster deeper and stronger relationships between members and partner organizations.

Organize and lead the Solidarity Sphere, the BLIS Collective’s core internal program, dedicated to healing, practicing the art of solidarity, and co-creating narrative and cultural strategies in partnership with Collective members.

Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with organizations and leaders aligned with Collective members' vision for the world to enhance collective impact.

Co-develop the strategic vision for the Radical Collaboration Fund, which will support and scale cross-collective solidarity projects, stories, campaigns, and initiatives.

Program Development and Implementation

Work across teams to design and deliver programs that support member-led initiatives, cultural production, and capacity building.

Support the execution of member-driven campaigns and projects, ensuring they are aligned with the Collective’s broader goals and strategies.

Collaborate with the Cultural Production and Communications Team to amplify members’ voices and stories through various media and communication channels.

Strategic Planning and Evaluation

Contribute to developing the organization-wide strategic plan, ensuring that membership and collaboration goals are aligned with the organization’s vision and mission.

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of membership, collaborative initiatives, the Solidarity Sphere, and the Radical Collaboration Fund.

Supervisory Responsibility

The Director of Membership and Radical Collaboration has no supervisory responsibility at this time. They will actively participate in organizational decision-making and governance through sociocratic principles, ensuring shared leadership and collective accountability within the BLIS Collective.

$120,000-$140,000 annually