Application Guide

How to Apply for Director of Organizing

at US Campaign for Palestinian Rights

🏢 About US Campaign for Palestinian Rights

The US Campaign for Palestinian Rights is unique as a national network specifically focused on ending U.S. complicity in Palestinian oppression through grassroots organizing and federal policy change. This organization appeals to candidates passionate about international human rights, particularly those seeking to build power through coalition-based advocacy and strategic campaigns.

About This Role

As Director of Organizing, you'll lead programmatic strategy and execution while supervising the organizing team to align communications, development, and advocacy efforts. This role is impactful because you'll directly shape national campaign plans, oversee departmental budgets, and lead 1-2 campaign areas that advance Palestinian rights through public speaking, writing, and media engagement.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve morning check-ins with remote organizing staff, reviewing campaign metrics and adjusting strategies, coordinating with communications on messaging alignment, and preparing for public speaking engagements or media interviews. You'd likely spend afternoons on strategic planning sessions, budget oversight, and coalition-building calls with partner organizations.

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🎯 Who US Campaign for Palestinian Rights Is Looking For

  • Has 8+ years of relevant experience including 2+ years in a director-level position and 3+ years managing staff in organizing contexts
  • Demonstrates experience facilitating strategic planning for national campaigns and has 2+ years of distributed organizing experience (remote team coordination)
  • Has organized within communities of color and built progressive organizing efforts, particularly with Palestinian or Middle Eastern communities
  • Can show proven ability to align organizing, communications, and development efforts while tracking campaign effectiveness

📝 Tips for Applying to US Campaign for Palestinian Rights

1

Highlight specific examples of managing distributed organizing teams remotely, as this is a fully remote position

2

Quantify your impact in previous organizing roles (e.g., 'grew membership by X%' or 'secured Y policy changes')

3

Demonstrate understanding of USCPR's specific campaigns like their work on conditioning U.S. military aid

4

Show how you've built coalitions across movements, not just within Palestinian rights work

5

Include examples of working within communities of color and addressing intersectional justice issues

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your experience with strategic planning processes for national campaigns and how you've translated plans into measurable outcomes", 'Specific examples of supervising organizing teams and aligning their work with communications and development goals', 'Your approach to distributed organizing and managing remote teams effectively', "How your background in organizing with communities of color prepares you for USCPR's intersectional work"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → USCPR's current campaigns like 'Defund Racism' or their work on conditioning military aid to Israel
  • → The organization's network structure and partner organizations in the Palestinian rights movement
  • → Recent USCPR publications, statements, or media appearances to understand their current strategic priorities
  • → The political landscape around Palestinian rights advocacy in the U.S. and key legislative battles
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you develop a national campaign strategy that aligns with USCPR's mission to end U.S. complicity in Palestinian oppression?
2 Describe your experience managing remote organizing teams and maintaining team cohesion in distributed environments
3 How have you previously built coalitions with other social justice movements while maintaining focus on Palestinian rights?
4 What metrics would you establish to track campaign effectiveness for USCPR's organizing efforts?
5 How would you handle competing priorities between local organizing needs and federal policy change goals?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic social justice experience without specific Palestinian rights or Middle East organizing context
  • Focusing only on international advocacy without demonstrating U.S.-based organizing experience
  • Failing to address the distributed organizing requirement or remote team management experience

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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