Community Organizer jobs in the United States

Community Organizer develops and coordinates social service programs to communicate and raise awareness of services and resources available to the community. Networks with community leaders and officials to raise awareness of specific social or environmental issues. Being a Community Organizer plans and devises action plans to access resources. Organizes community members to work toward a common goal supported by staff and volunteer workers. Additionally, Community Organizer may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Community Organizer work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Community Organizer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2025 Salary.com)

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Organizer
  • HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NETWORK OF NEW...
  • Trenton, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary
    The Housing Justice Organizing Specialist will help our members, the community development sector and policy makers address and remove institutional barriers, including NJ’s racial wealth gap in homeownership and rental housing discrimination and harassment. The specialist will listen to and learn from our members, and those most affected by the lack of safe, affordable places to call home, and support the Network’s efforts to secure housing justice for all. This is a field position that requires in person meetings, ability to travel around New Jersey and demonstrated skills for recruitment and retention of Network members and allies.

    Responsibilities

    • Engage with Network members, allies and supporters to ascertain involvement in housing justice issues at the neighborhood, community, regional and state levels
    • Research and engage non-Network members in geographic areas and constituencies facing housing insecurity; work with Board, members and staff to identify key leaders and organizations.
    • Work with Membership Services staff to identify communities and constituencies that are under-represented in the Network’s membership structure, including local, for-profit BIPOC developers and tenants
    • Develop and support mechanisms that create and sustain engagement for new members (i.e., a BIPOC developer council, tenant caucus, etc.)
    • Collaborate with Network staff to highlight and address housing justice issues through A- Teams and in tandem with the Network’s local, state and national policy and planning efforts
    • Schedule, plan and conduct activities that promote the Network’s housing justice agenda and members’ efforts
    • Develop and hone expertise on related programs and policies, and develop materials to support campaigns and members as needed
    • Assist Network member organizations with local organizing efforts and capacity building activities
    • Participate in the overall operations of the organization
    • Support non-partisan voter registration, education and mobilization campaigns when appropriate
    • Coordinate with the Network’s communications team to promote and address issues as they arise

    Requirements

    • Proven experience in program development and administrative tasks.
    • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team of volunteers.
    • Familiarity with social media management strategies for effective outreach.
    • Experience in supervising staff or volunteers is preferred.
    • Background in organizing or related fields is a plus.
    • Excellent public speaking skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
    • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
    • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment while also being self-motivated.
    • Car, license and insurance required.
    • Applicants must be available for evening and weekend work.
    • Ability to speak and/or read Spanish or other non-English language is a plus.

    This position offers an opportunity for individuals passionate about community engagement and making a positive impact through organized efforts.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

    Benefits:

    • 403(b)
    • Dental insurance
    • Flexible schedule
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • 8 hour shift
    • Evenings as needed
    • Weekends as needed

    People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

    Ability to Relocate:

    • Trenton, NJ 08618: Relocate before starting work (Required)

    Work Location: On the road

  • 2 Days Ago

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Community Organizer
  • Community Renewal Society
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • JOB POSTINGOrganizerWho We AreWe are a faith-based organization that strives to achieve its vision of a just community in which racism and poverty no longer limit people’s full participation in societ...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Community Organizer
  • Sacred Heart Community Service
  • San Jose, CA FULL_TIME
  • Community Organizer JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Sacred Heart Community Service, located in San Jose, CA, is looking for a Community Organizer to develop the leadership capacity and grassroots activism of low-inc...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Community Organizer
  • Mid City Community Advocacy Network
  • San Diego, CA FULL_TIME
  • Description: Mid-City Community Advocacy Network (Mid-City CAN), a 501c3 collaborative, is comprised of hundreds of partners and thousands of community members. Mid-City CAN’s mission is to build a sa...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Community Organizer
  • Para Los Niños de Highline
  • Seattle, WA FULL_TIME
  • Position OverviewThe Community Organizer will develop a small group of dedicated PLN parent leaders to listen deeply to community concerns, gather the support of allies, gain advocacy and organizing s...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Community Organizer
  • St. Nicks Alliance
  • Brooklyn, NY FULL_TIME
  • Community Organizer Job Posting Who we are: St. Nicks Alliance, a North Brooklyn based community organization, seeks to transform lives of low- and moderate-income people through employment, education...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Organizing and Communications Coordinator
  • Opportunity DC
  • Washington, DC
  • Opportunity DC - Organizing and Communications Coordinator Location: Washington, DC Reports to: Executive Director Offic...
  • 2/9/2025 12:00:00 AM

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MAA FT Senior Sales Associate Store 033
  • Guitar Center
  • Oakton, VA
  • Guitar Center - 15009636 [Sales Associate / Team Member] As a Senior Sales Associate at Guitar Center, you'll: Generate ...
  • 2/9/2025 12:00:00 AM

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FT Senior Sales Associate Store 036
  • Guitar Center
  • Burke, VA
  • Guitar Center - 15042252 [Sales Associate / Team Member] As a Senior Sales Associate at Guitar Center, you'll: Generate ...
  • 2/9/2025 12:00:00 AM

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Home care CNA/HHA - Hindu/ Bengali Speaking preferred
  • Arch Home Care
  • Fairfax, VA
  • Qualifications • Customer service experience Excellent organizational skills A demonstrated record of strong interperson...
  • 2/9/2025 12:00:00 AM

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Paid Canvass Manager
  • Strategies For Change Group
  • Washington, DC
  • About Us: Strategies for Change Group is a dynamic and passionate consulting firm dedicated to creating positive change ...
  • 2/8/2025 12:00:00 AM

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Personal care assistant/HHA/CNA
  • Arch Home Care
  • Annandale, VA
  • Qualifications Customer service experience Excellent organizational skills A demonstrated record of strong interpersonal...
  • 2/7/2025 12:00:00 AM

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Canvass Manager - Columbia
  • Civics Education Project
  • Columbia, MD
  • About Us: Civics Education Project is a dynamic and passionate consulting firm dedicated to creating positive change in ...
  • 2/7/2025 12:00:00 AM

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Home care CNA/HHA
  • Arch Home Care
  • Fairfax, VA
  • Qualifications • Customer service experience Excellent organizational skills A demonstrated record of strong interperson...
  • 2/6/2025 12:00:00 AM

Income Estimation for Community Organizer jobs
$53,050 to $72,496