We Are Long Island Organizing Hub
Job Opening: Hub Director
About the We Are Long Island (WALI) Organizing Hub
The WALI Organizing Hub is a collaborative of community organizations and concerned people on Long Island who have committed to working together for a better life that we can imagine now and in the future - one that is empowered, fair, and just across all Long Island communities. Launched in 2024, the WALI Organizing Hub grew out of the Long Island Unity Fund (LIUF), a community-led grantmaking initiative established to build local power on Long Island in pursuit of civic engagement and social justice goals. The Hub was created in response to community leaders' desire for a locally driven space where organizations could collaborate, share resources, and strengthen their organizing capacity while advancing equity in one of New York's most segregated regions. WALI Members are committed to building trust, learning from one another, and developing shared strategies for change. Through trainings, funding opportunities, and coordinated organizing efforts, the Hub helps strengthen community leadership and creates a stronger, more connected movement for justice on Long Island.
Position Summary
Seeking a full-time Hub Director to lead and strengthen the We Are Long Island (WALI) Organizing Hub, a growing collaborative of community organizations and grassroots leaders working together to build collective power across Long Island. The Hub Director will provide strategic leadership, coordination, and operational oversight for the Hub and will help advance the Hub's shared vision, strengthen member engagement, support collective campaigns and initiatives, and ensure the effective implementation of project priorities. They will serve as a connector, facilitator, strategist, and relationship-builder, helping members identify opportunities for collaboration, develop collective campaigns, and strengthen the long-term sustainability and impact of the Hub.
The Hub Director will report to and work in close partnership with the WALI Leadership Committee, providing regular updates on Hub activities, supporting the implementation of Hub priorities, and ensuring accountability to the Hub's membership and governance structure.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership & Coordination
- Provide overall leadership and coordination for the We Are Long Island Organizing Hub.
- Support the development and implementation of the Hub's strategic priorities, goals, and annual work plans.
- Work closely with the LIUF Peer Group, WALI Committees, and project consultants to advance collective priorities and ensure accountability to shared goals.
- Identify opportunities for collaboration, alignment, and collective action among Hub
- members.
- Monitor progress toward Hub goals and provide regular updates to leadership and membership.
- Membership Development & Engagement
- Support the development and implementation of strategies to recruit, onboard, and retain Hub members.
- Build strong relationships with member organizations and leaders.
- Facilitate member engagement through meetings, trainings, committees, and collaborative projects.
- Support leadership development opportunities for members and emerging leaders.
- Cultivate strategic partnerships with other organizations, businesses, and government leaders to enhance the organization's mission.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, trust, and shared ownership across the Hub.
- Convening & Facilitation
- Plan, facilitate, and coordinate Hub-wide meetings, retreats, and events.
- Support the work of Hub committees and leadership bodies.
- Develop agendas, meeting materials, and follow-up action plans.
- Ensure effective communication and coordination among members, committees, and partners.
- Program & Initiative Management
- Oversee implementation of Hub programs, campaigns, training initiatives, and special projects.
- Coordinate technical assistance, capacity-building opportunities, and shared resources for members.
- Manage training logistics, calendars, communications, and resource libraries.
- Track participation, outcomes, and impact of Hub initiatives.
- Support the development and execution of collective civic engagement, organizing, and power-building strategies.
- Communications & Outreach
- Lead internal communications and support external communications that elevate the Hub's work and impact.
- Develop member updates, newsletters, reports, and promotional materials.
- Collaborate with contractors and partners to maintain Hub communications platforms and resources.
- Serve as WALI's primary representative to the media, members, partners, and the general public.
- Operations, Fundraising & Sustainability
- Oversee Hub operations, administrative systems, membership records, meeting logistics, documentation, and recordkeeping.
- Lead or actively support fundraising efforts, including grant writing, donor cultivation, fundraising campaigns, partnership development, and resource cultivation.
- Collaborate with WALI leadership to develop and manage the annual budget and ensure the organization operates within its fiscal means.
- Monitor and report on financial performance, including budgets, cash flow, grant expenditures, and other financial matters, in partnership with LIUF leadership.
- Coordinate contracts, consultants, vendors, and other operational needs.
- Support grant reporting, funder communications, and long-term planning for the Hub's sustainability and growth.
- Supervise, mentor, and support WALI staff and interns as the organization grows, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and equitable work culture. While the position currently has no direct reports, the Hub Director will oversee future employees and interns as positions are created.
Who We're Looking For
You are a relationship-builder, facilitator, and strategic thinker who is deeply committed to social, racial, and economic justice. You have experience in community organizing, coalition-building, nonprofit leadership, fundraising, movement infrastructure, civic engagement, or related fields and are excited about supporting diverse organizations working together to build power across Long Island.
You thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy bringing people together, and can balance big-picture strategy with strong organizational and operational management. You are comfortable navigating complexity, supporting multiple stakeholders, and helping groups move from ideas to action.
- Experience leading or coordinating coalitions, networks, organizing hubs, or other initiatives.
- Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong facilitation and meeting design skills.
- Strong project management and organizational abilities.
- Experience managing multiple priorities and diverse stakeholders simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently while fostering collaboration, accountability, and shared ownership.
- Experience with community organizing, advocacy, civic engagement, or movement-building efforts.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with event planning and coordination.
- Experience with grant management, fundraising, nonprofit administration, or partnership development.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Zoom, Canva, CRM/database systems, and website content management platforms such as Wix.
- Knowledge of Long Island communities, issues, and the organizing landscape is strongly preferred.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and collective leadership.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $75,000
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays; reimbursement for pre-approved work-related expenses; and mileage reimbursement for authorized travel.
Location: Long Island, NY (Hybrid)
Terms of Employment: This is a full-time, one-year position funded through project-based grants. Continuation beyond the initial one-year term is contingent upon the availability of funding and project needs.
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume to Ani Halasz at [email protected]. Please include “WALI Hub Director” in the subject line.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
We are an affirmative action employer and strongly encourages BIPOC, women, LGBTQIA+
individuals, those with disabilities, and those with working class backgrounds to apply.
To learn more about the We Are Long Island Organizing Hub visit our website at
www.wearelongisland.org
Pay: Up to $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hauppauge, NY 11788
