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 2024 Salary.com)
JUST Pensacola is a constituent-led, grassroots organization that brings together diverse faith communities to address the root causes of serious community problems in Pensacola and Escambia County, FL.
JUST Pensacola is part of the Direct Action and Research Training Center (DART), one of the largest faith-based community organizing networks in the country. We believe that fighting for racial and economic justice is fundamental to our identity as people of faith, and we know that successfully fighting for justice requires having power in the public arena. We’ve been organizing interfaith coalitions to build power since 1982. A few of our victories include:
Primary Responsibilities:
JUST Pensacola's Lead Community Organizer will direct the organization, including hiring and supervising all staff at JUST Pensacola. The Lead Community Organizer reports directly to JUST Pensacola's board of directors. Main duties include:
Who You Are
You're excited to direct a nonprofit organization and set the vision for its growth. You have a passion for justice, and are energized by the prospect of uniting people around a common cause. You are naturally curious and value strong relationships. You may or may not be personally religious. Either way, you have a genuine respect for all faith traditions and are excited about uniting faith communities to live out their call to “do justice”.
JUST Pensacola is a diverse coalition that includes communities of color, low-to-moderate-income communities and immigrant communities. We strongly encourage people from these backgrounds, as well as fluent Spanish speakers, to apply.
Qualifications:
Why Choose DART
DART invests heavily in training and development of our team members. During your first year, we provide comprehensive professional development through an initial five-day classroom-style training, one-on-one mentoring from experienced DART consultants, and three multi-day trainings with organizers across the country. Ongoing professional development continues through individualized coaching and mentoring, as well as local, regional, and national staff trainings.
Compensation and Benefits
Starting salary is $60,000 – $70,000 annually. Benefits include: paid vacation and holidays, healthcare reimbursement, parental leave, and reimbursements for work-related travel. JUST Pensacola also makes retirement contributions of 10% after one year of employment - no match required.
JUST Pensacola is an equal opportunity employer.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
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