Organizing and Membership Director Application

Position Summary
The DWN Organizing Director will build the power of the Network and movement to abolish immigration detention, by: developing the leadership of members to drive campaigns; growing DWN’s capacity to support local and national efforts challenging immigration enforcement, recruiting new organizations and individuals to join; and building power with national partner organizations. The Organizing and Membership Director will develop and implement campaigns and engage in public education, outreach and ally building.

To Apply

1. Compete this online form, including answering the following questions in the fields provided:
   • What motivates you to work for Detention Watch Network?
   • What specific skills, life, and work experiences, and/or interests do you bring that you believe would contribute to and align with our organization's goals and values?
   • Tell us about an organizing campaign that was most significant to you. What were you trying to achieve and how did you approach it?
2. Submit your resume and relevant work samples, such as campaign plans or toolkits, calls to action, or curriculum to the secure file share link provided when the form is completed.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to applications received by February 28, 2025. To view the full job description, click here.

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