Community Organizer - Job posting -- please circulate For more, contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
-------------------------------------- Action for Justice is an emerging grassroots organization made up of low and moderate income people working together for community empowerment and social and economic justice. Action for Justice supports the basic human rights of men and women, addresses the root causes of poverty, promotes community development without displacement and mobilizes members for mutual support and campaigns for social and economic justice. NA4J is a member-driven direct action organization with a focus on community issues on Chicago's North Side while working in coalition with housing, labor, religious, civil rights, peace and other progressive organizations. Organizer position responsibilities: The Community Organizer will be the lead staff person working closely with the Steering Committee and volunteer leaders to build the membership base, develop leaders and mobilize members to take action on campaigns. Some administrative, office management, fundraising and related volunteer coordination duties are also required. This is an organizing job, and calls for long and irregular hours, including some evenings and weekends. An overview of responsibilities includes: Base-Building: The organizer will be responsible for meeting recruitment goals of dues-paying members, using a variety of outreach techniques and working closely with volunteer leaders. This includes doorknocking, house meetings, one-on-one meetings tenant organizing, etc. Campaigns: The heart of Northside Action for Justice is taking action as part of campaigns for social and economic justice. The organizer will work with committees and volunteer leaders to develop campaigns, mobilize members and evaluate progress. Committee Support and Development: Staff provides support to issue and organizational committees, including logistical, research, planning, accountability, etc. Fundraising: The Organizer will help implement fundraising plan, including membership dues and grassroots events. Leadership Development: The Organizer will encourage, foster and develop the abilities of members to play leading roles in developing and building the organization. Administration. Staff will have some administrative and office management duties. Qualifications -Solid commitment to the principles of social and economic justice. -Minimum of three years professional grassroots organizing experience. -Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. -Ability to be a self-starter, and to work independently toward agreed upon goals. -A strong ability to motivate people, coordinate volunteer activity and delegate responsibility. -Willingness to work long hours, including nights and weekends. -Proficiency in database management, word processing and desktop publishing. Also Desired: Persons of color, GLBT encouraged to apply. Ability to speak Spanish is a plus. Please send a resume, writing sample and salary requirements to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Internet group address: http://groups.google.com/group/ChicagoMayDay To send e-mail: [email protected] To unsuscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
