Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference given to applications received by May 15, 2025. About Communities United for Police Reform (CPR): Communities United for Police Reform (CPR) is an unprecedented campaign to end discriminatory policing practices in New York, and to build a lasting movement that promotes public safety and reduces reliance on policing.

CPR runs coalitions of over 200 local, statewide and national organizations and has won significant organizing, policy and litigation victories since being launched in 2012. Position Summary : The Director of Organizing is part of CPR’s senior leadership team and is responsible for directing CPR’s campaigns and programs and managing campaign staff. The person in this role is responsible for working closely with member leaders and staff to develop CPR's overarching campaign strategies , as well as ensure the implementation, evaluation and refinement of the coalition’s organizing tactics and programs .

This position will also help grow the campaign’s membership and broaden CPR’s base of support amongst partners and key stakeholders, while strengthening CPR’s impact through community organizing, policy and civic engagement campaigns. The ideal candidate is a big picture visionary who is passionate about advancing CPR’s goals to strengthen police accountability and transparency; reduce the size, scope, and budget of the NYPD; and expand support and resources for non-police public safety alternatives. They are a seasoned organizer, facilitator, and skilled manager with deep roots in racial and social justice movements.

They are effective at building collective analysis, strategy skills and advancing detailed plans with multiple tactics.

RESPONSIBILITIES

include: Campaigns Program Coordination (50%) Oversee development, implementation, and refinement of CPR’s organizing, policy and civic engagement campaigns and programs. This includes: Work with CPR members to lead the design and coordination of CPR’s campaigns and coalition-building strategies to build power, secure policy change, educate communities and key stakeholders, and help advance communication strategies to shift public narrative on policing and safety. Oversee execution of various campaign tactics related to: community organizing, education and training, policy advocacy, litigation and legal defense, direct action, strategic communications, civic engagement, and arts/culture work.

Coordinate legal and policy research and analysis and oversee the development/production of public education materials related to campaigns Work closely with campaign members, staff, and key partners to identify, execute and evaluate strategic action in moments of opportunity to advance long and short-term goals; identify and trouble-shoot obstacles and shifting conditions that impact campaign goals and priorities Lead CPR campaign and program staff to build broad-based coalitions and strategic alliances to advance goals; especially with key sectors outside of CPR’s voting membership Program Infrastructure, Planning Management (35%) Lead CPR program and campaign teams (members and staff) to effectively develop, monitor and adjust annual and multi-year work plans and budgets, individual campaign plans and event/action plans with coalition members and partners Strengthen and implement systems to engage members, partners, key sectors, and supporters in campaigns and program work to advance CPR priorities ; including oversee systems to support recruitment, development, and consolidation of voting member groups and their representatives, including orienting new members, ensuring strong member engagement/leadership, and identifying relevant policing and other trends experienced across organizations and within the sector Identify core capacity needs and implement training, technical assistance, and CPR-wide political education to advance core priorities.