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)
Position: Just Transition Organizer
Department: Movement Building
Supervisor: Deputy Director of Movement Building
Salary: $ 55,000 - 70,000
Benefits: Full medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance covered at 100%; flexible work schedule; flexible paid time off with approval from supervisor; paid holidays; phone and travel allowance; child and pet-friendly workplace.
Position & Status: Full-Time, exempt
Estimated Start Date: March 2024
Hours: 40 hours per week; occasional evenings and weekends
Location: Hybrid based in Multnomah County, OR; ability to work from home up to 3 days/week. May work extended hours in Salem during legislative sessions.
Physical/Cognitive Details: Regularly required to use a computer and phone to perform work and communicate with others for several hours each day. Occasionally required to travel throughout Oregon. Noise level in the office is moderate.
Imagine Black is looking for a Just Transition Organizer to support the Oregon Black Worker Center project. This position will support building self-determination, leadership, and community among Black workers in Oregon. This new position is responsible for executing the organization’s strategic plan by implementing outreach programs to build and retain membership. This position requires the incumbent to be good at collaboration, show initiative, and take responsibility for helping to establish the foundational practices of the Oregon Black Worker Center.
The Oregon Black Worker Center, guided by the National Black Worker Center, commits to building a more just economy for Black workers across Oregon and advancing the cause of the Black Worker Justice Movement. Our focus is on harnessing community strength, advocating for better job conditions through policy advocacy, and championing the rights of workers.
ESSENTIAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Organizing & Community Outreach (90%)
This position serves as the organizing support for all outreach and implementation of tactics for the Oregon Black Worker Center's programs and campaigns. They are responsible for coordinating volunteers, mobilizing community members, and effectively communicating to the organization's member base. The Just Transition Organizer supports the Oregon Black Worker Center across the following areas:
Organizational Support (10%)
The duties mentioned above are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties required in this position. This job description is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. This role may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional duties as requested.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
TO APPLY:
To be considered for this role, please submit the following items:
No phone calls or emails, please.
Racial and gender equity is of utmost importance for our search. If you do not meet all of the required qualifications for this role but feel you can be a great addition to our team, please apply and let us know why we should meet you!
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with priority given to those received by January 15, 2024.
The salary for this full-time position starts at $55,000, commensurate with experience and skills.
Imagine Black offers excellent benefits, including full medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance covered at 100%; flexible work schedule; flexible paid time off with approval from supervisor; paid holidays; phone and travel allowance; child and pet-friendly workplace.
Imagine Black embraces diversity in a profound way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool - because we know the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
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