Colorado Coordinator

Local Progress and Local Progress Impact Lab are seeking a full-time Colorado Coordinator.  About Local Progress and Local Progress Impact Lab Local Progress and the Local Progress Impact Lab work collectively to advance a racial and economic justice agenda through all levels of government.

Local Progress (LP) is a movement of more than 1,500 local elected officials advancing a racial and economic justice agenda through all levels of local government.

The Local Progress Impact Lab (the Impact Lab) brings together local leaders, partners, and experts to build the knowledge, skills, and leadership needed to advance racial and economic justice at the local level.

About the Position :

• Local Progress and the Impact Lab are looking for a Colorado Coordinator with a track record of organizing and building coalitions to expand and anchor our work throughout Colorado.
• This is an exciting opportunity for an organizer with deep interest and burgeoning experience in municipal-level policy and / or policy campaigns.

The ideal candidate for this job is someone with a track record of relational organizing, developing leaders, deepening coordination between elected officials and local and statewide community-based and labor organizations, and developing and implementing a plan to build power for progressive issues across the state.  The Colorado Coordinator will report to the Midwest Regional Director.  Location :

This is a remote position with no in-office requirement.  Travel Requirement :

The OC must reflect the racial, gender and geographic diversity of the state.  Campaigns & Partnerships :

Support Local Progress and Local Progress Impact Lab’s national work :

The Colorado Coordinator may additionally support national projects and organizing (policy, organizing and / or caucus and campaign related) based on skills of the selected candidate and organizational need.  Provide written and other updates to support fundraising for Local Progress’s work across the state.  Required Qualifications :

The Local Progress office is closed between December 24 and January 1 annually.  Timeline :

Applicants will be screened on a rolling basis so we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

If you have any time constraints, please indicate as much in your application.  How to apply :

We strive to understand each other as full human beings, and give each other grace and room to grow.  Honesty :

We ground our work in the day-to-day reality and needs of our members.  Mutual accountability :

We self-reflect and develop each other’s skills as leaders.  Nuance :

We can hold many things as true while making decisions that advance our mission.  Impact :

We take pride in our work.  Collaboration :

We center what’s best for the organization and are team players.  Joy :