Senior manager

TITLE: Senior Manager of Grassroots Leadership

LOCATION: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

REPORTS TO: Associate Director of Policy & Advocacy

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

PAY RANGE: $58,000 – $72,000

SCHEDULE: Standard office hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

This position requires occasional evening and weekend hours based on events,

programmatic, and other scheduling needs.

DATE: 11/1/2025

Position Summary

Mujeres Latinas en Acción (Mujeres) seeks a Senior Manager of Grassroots Leadership to lead our grassroots community engagement and leadership development efforts. This position will cultivate relationships with community members and emerging leaders, strengthen coalition partnerships, and oversee our Community Engagement and Community Health Worker Teams. The ideal candidate is a passionate organizer, skilled facilitator, and inspiring team leader committed to advancing social justice and building community power.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and activate community leaders through leadership academies, advocacy

teams, and grassroots campaigns.

• Build strong relationships with members, coalition partners, and community leaders.

• Supervise and support the Community Engagement and Community Health Worker

Teams.

• Mobilize members and leaders for actions, campaigns, and Mujeres’ signature events.

• Support cross-departmental collaboration and strategic planning on advocacy,

development, and communications initiatives and corresponding evaluations and

reporting.

• Contribute program data and impact stories to strengthen grant-writing and reporting.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• 3–5 years of experience in leadership development, community organizing, or advocacy

campaigns, including staff supervision.

• Deep experience working in Chicago’s Latine communities (Little Village or nearby

areas strongly preferred).

• Bilingual in Spanish and English required.

• Skilled facilitator with experience leading trainings, workshops, or community

meetings.

• Familiarity with local/state policy processes and grassroots advocacy.

• Strong relationship-building and team leadership skills.

• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends.

• Experience with Latine, immigrant, or social justice organizations highly desirable.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• This position has a hybrid work schedule which includes weekly in office presence.

• Standard office environment.

• Must be able to occasionally lift items weighing up to 20 lbs.

• Travel to other Mujeres office locations.

• Work evenings and weekends as needed.

About Mujeres Latinas en Acción

Founded in 1973, Mujeres Latinas en Acción is one of the longest-standing Latina-led

organizations in the nation, providing culturally responsive services that empower survivors of gender-based violence, promote leadership, and advance community advocacy.

Mission: Mujeres Latinas en Acción empowers Latinas by providing services that reflect

their values and culture and by being an advocate on the issues that make a difference in their lives.

How to Apply

Ready to join our team? Apply now by submitting your application, including your resume and a cover letter to [email protected]. Candidates selected for consideration will be contacted for an initial interview, followed by a second interview if applicable. We look forward to receiving your application.

BENEFITS SUMMARY

Regular full-time employees are eligible for benefits

• Medical: Multiple PPO and HMO health plans. (employee contribution required).

• Dental & Vision: Optional plans.

• Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and

Employee Assistance Program.

• Retirement: Optional 403(b) plan.

• Supplemental Coverage: Optional insurance plans available.

• Vacation: Based on years of service.

• Sick Leave: Accrual of 5.83 hours per month for all full-time and part-time employees.

• Personal Days: 5 paid personal days per year (accrued monthly).

• Winter Wellness Days: 3 additional paid days between December and March.

• Summer Hours: Early dismissal (1:00 p.m.) on alternating Fridays from Memorial Day

through Labor Day.

• Paid Holidays: 14 paid holidays including Juneteenth, Indigenous Peoples Day, and

Winter holidays.

Mujeres Latinas en Acción is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, military status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

As part of Mujeres pay equity commitment, it’s our policy that upon offering employment, we do not negotiate salary or benefits.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60608