Community organizer job description

A little about us…
We are a statewide, grassroots membership organization that fights for social, racial, economic, and environmental justice. We organize in communities to build power. We collaborate with organizations and coalitions in communities across New York to win on key issues and elect progressive candidates at the local, state and federal levels. Our member-driven organizing campaigns focus on issues at the state, local, and federal levels, including ending mass incarceration, public education funding, housing, health care, money in politics and taxing the rich. We play a leadership role in organizing major statewide coalitions and campaigns fighting for bold policy changes.


We’re looking to add a Community Organizer to our team. This position will report to the Regional Director for the region.


This dynamic, fast-paced role takes an individual with a strong work ethic and a desire to help others while furthering the movement. Success will require skills including supervision and team management, prioritization, organization and attention to detail, perseverance, and a solutions-oriented approach to the work.


Citizen Action of New York takes pride in hiring staff who share our values & characteristics.
These include:
Commitment to Citizen Action’s mission and vision and passionate about issues of social, racial, economic and environmental justice Ability to think strategically and creatively to solve problems A high degree of professionalism and professional maturity Collaborative work style and demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and with people from a variety of different backgrounds


What you’ll do and the impact you'll make:
Community outreach to grow our base of prospective volunteers through door knocking, phone banks, canvasses, tabling, petitioning, and other activities that build visibility of Citizen Action in the community. Recruit, engage, and develop volunteer leaders to organize phone banks, canvass, plan events, lobby, facilitate committee meetings, and other chapter activities that advance the strategic goals of our campaigns. Maintain volunteer lists using VAN and other internal databases. Recruit dues-paying members to Citizen Action of New York and support fundraising events. Organize direct action events that engage the community to win campaigns that create concrete changes in people’s lives.


Who you are and what you've accomplished:
At least one year (preferred) of community organizing, paid canvass, or electoral campaign experience/ transferable skills. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment that can be stressful and has competing priorities. Great people skills, proven to work well with diverse communities A commitment to promoting racial and gender justice. Be able to pay attention to detail and work well under pressure of deadlines and accountability systems. A positive attitude and work ethic toward social change and skills for organizing online using social media tools as well as in the field. Willingness to work long hours, including some nights and weekends.


Extra Credit:
Thorough knowledge of organizing and political campaign strategies, planning and execution. Demonstrated success in organizing communities on issue campaigns through activities like list building, phone banking and canvassing, committee creation and support, direct action event planning, and membership recruitment. Experience in fundraising. Ability to work independently with members and elected leaders in complex political situations. Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships and to work in a team. Willingness to work as part of a team, recognizing that compromise may be necessary in order to move the work forward. A deep commitment to racial, gender, and economic justice. Bilingual in Spanish.


Our Benefits:
Working collaboratively in an organization at the forefront of building power across NYS Competitive salary 100% paid employee monthly medical and vision premiums Access to mental health and dental plans 401(k) retirement plan Monthly cell phone stipend 12 organization-paid holidays, generous vacation
Biannual statewide staff meetings


Salary: The salary for this position is $51,188.00.
Relocation stipend available.


This position is based in the Southern Tier, NYS - preferably Binghamton and directly surrounding areas.


Please note, all benefits are subject to change.


Citizen Action of New York is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We are looking for the most passionate people who want to join our team. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.


Applicants may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the terms of the ADA and state/local laws. Please let us know if you need assistance participating in the interview process.

FAST 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. DART has been organizing interfaith coalitions to build power since 1982. A few of our victories include:

• Hundreds of millions of dollars invested in affordable housing
• Implementation of fair discipline policies in hundreds of schools, breaking the school-to-prison pipeline
• $950 million invested in public transportation
• Criminal justice reforms resulting in 50,000 fewer arrests of children

The Work

As an organizer in the DART network, you’ll spend most of your time in the community, developing relationships of trust with grassroots leaders. You’ll train them to engage their community in doing justice, and guide them in conducting research into community problems and creating winnable issue campaigns. You’ll also recruit new congregations, organize public direct action events, and coordinate an annual fundraising drive.

Who You Are

You have a passion for justice, and have acted on it.

You can build strong relationships with people from all walks of life.

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.”

DART organizations are diverse coalitions that include communities of color, low-to-moderate-income communities and immigrant communities. We strongly encourage people from these backgrounds to apply.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work some evenings and weekends to accommodate community members who work during the day.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable car.
• No prior organizing experience is necessary, as we provide the training you’ll need to be successful.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary $49,000+
• Generous annual employer retirement contribution of 10-15% beginning after one year of employment
• Health insurance reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling
• Parental leave
• Generous vacation leave
• Mileage reimbursement
• Comprehensive, on-the-job training through the DART Organizers Institute

Learn more

Visit www.thedartcenter.org to learn more about the work of DART and FAST. We also encourage prospective applicants to attend a live info session on Wednesday, October 26 at 6 pm. Sign up at www.thedartcenter.org/events

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Why Planned Parenthood?
We are powerful educators, advocates, and innovators for health care.
Be part of the diverse Planned Parenthood family. Work hand in hand with like-minded individuals in an environment built on collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect. We’re looking for passionate, dedicated people who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and our mission.
What's interesting about this job?
The Community Organizer conducts grassroots organizing activities that engage supporters and build relationships in their assigned area. They provide key support to PPSAT to the Action Fund, particularly around volunteer activities in targeted political candidates and issue-based campaigns helping to elect champions of sexual and reproductive healthcare.
Who you are:

• Passionate activist/volunteer for reproductive justice
• Fiercely pro-choice!
• Experienced with grassroots organizing campaigns (2 years)
• Connected & knowledgeable on working with BPOC communities; bonus points for HBCU experience/connections
• Talented interpersonal communicator, capable of engaging and developing relationships with anyone
• Outgoing leader, with cross-cultural mindfulness

What you'll do:

• Grassroots organizing
• Train volunteers & community activists
• Execute rapid response events (including rallies or lobby days!)
• Canvassing, voter engagement, phone banking, etc.
• Develop leadership & connections with local student groups
• Develop relationships with BIPOC communities; identify needs/opportunities
• Interact with the state legislature
• Digital Organizing
• Recruit & Supervise Community Organizing Associates

Flexible Schedule:
Full-time position working 40 hours per week. Hours are typically Monday through Friday 9 AM to 5 PM working remotely or on-site. This position requires occasional night and weekend work.

What You Get:

• Full benefits: medical, dental, and vision
• Health Reimbursement Account
• 403B Retirement Plan with matched contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program

Compensation:
Starting salary for this position is $22.05 per hour. Starting offers are determined by both the candidate's experience and internal equity within the pay grade. PPSAT's compensation philosophy is based on equity and transparency. Built from data-driven compensation studies, our positions are placed within a developed pay grade.

About Planned Parenthood South Atlantic:

For a century, Planned Parenthood has been one of the nation's leading providers of excellent, affordable health care for women, men, and young people, and the nation's largest provider of sex education. Planned Parenthood health centers provide contraception, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, and lifesavings cancer screenings. We serve women, men, and young people from every community and income level. Our work has staying power. We serve our communities with non-judgmental, compassionate care, no matter what their circumstances.