Community organizer Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

Metro Community Organizer

Department : PA - POWER Interfaith Location : Montgomery County, specifically in Pottstown, Norristown, and the Main Line, PA Job Code : 759

Description

Metro Community Organizer

About POWER Interfaith

We are a movement of 80+ congregations and hundreds of individual members of faith across southeastern Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, the surrounding Philly counties, the Lehigh Valley, Lancaster, Harrisburg, and beyond. We intentionally bring people together across the lines of race, faith, and economic prosperity lines which have historically kept Pennsylvanians divided. We are people of faith committed to the work of bringing about racial and economic justice here and now, in our communities and our region. We want to exercise power in the public arena so that the needs and priorities of all of us are reflected in the systems and policies that shape our communities.

POWER is a proud affiliate of thethe largest and fastest-growing faith-based community organizing effort in the country. At Faith in Action, we are lifting a new vision for America that is rooted in our shared moral values and democratic traditions. POWER is also a member of .

For more information on POWER visit our website at

Position Overview :

The Community Organizer is responsible for cultivating relationships with members of diverse faith congregations, teaching them community organizing skills, and supporting them to conduct successful issue campaigns on the local, state, and potentially national levels.

Specifically, the Metro Community Organizer will be responsible for maintaining and developing a current base of congregations and building a new base in Montgomery County, specifically in Pottstown, Norristown, and the Main Line. The organizer will have responsibilities in relation to POWER’s school funding campaign, civic engagement work, other statewide campaigns, and in exploring a local issue campaign.

POWER has a strong learning culture and places a high priority on personal learning, racial awareness and analysis, and relationship building. The ideal candidate would have a lived experience in one or more of our issue-based campaigns, a passion for justice, strong relational skills, a strong sense of their own faith values, a capacity to build bridges across multiple cultures, awareness of personal and societal racism, and demonstrable experience in bringing people together to win campaign victories. Strong written and verbal skills are required; fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities :

• Schedule 15-20 one-on-one meetings each week with new or veteran POWER leaders, clergy, and influential community leaders on a consistent and regular basis
• Develop core teams within congregations
• Provide regular organizing training for POWER leaders and community members in the principles and strategies of community organizing
• Support POWER teams in outreach, research, and strategic planning leading to large community action meetings
• Meet on a regular basis with the position's supervisor to shadow, plan and evaluate work progress
• Write weekly reports on the progress and outcomes of her / his work
• Use databases to record work with congregations / allies / teams
• Attend professional development sessions

Qualifications and Skills :

Note : A valid driver's license and vehicle is required for this position.

Compensation and Benefits :

POWER Interfaith is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in its staff and offers a competitive salary and generous benefits. Join the POWER family to advance social justice and improve the lives of millions. Apply Today!