Lead Community Organizer In Training

Overview

Join to apply for the Lead Community Organizer In Training role at The Direct Action & Research Training Center (DART Center) and BUILD. This program trains individuals with passion to lead in community organizing and prepares them for the Lead Organizer role.

About This Opportunity

The Lead Community Organizer In Training program is a new, cutting edge program designed to train individuals to lead within diverse congregations and to recruit thousands of people for public actions. DART / BUILD have a track record of major community wins and power-building across Lexington, KY, including interfaith organizing and campaigns that address housing, transportation, climate resilience, and criminal justice reform.

What you will get from the training :

• Formal training and personal development in power analysis, grassroots fundraising, campaign development, policy research, operations management, negotiations, staff leadership, base-building, board oversight, and membership recruitment.
• Mentorship and coaching with individualized guidance from DART's Director of Organizing and opportunities to shadow experienced organizers.
• Networking and relationship-building within a regional cohort of organizers.
• Contributing to concrete community impacts, such as advancing microtransit, eldercare access, and affordable housing initiatives in Fayette County.

Primary Responsibilities

Who You Are

You want to learn how to bring diverse congregations together to win local justice issues. You are ambitious, value strong relationships, and are excited about working with faith communities to live out the call to "do justice." You are comfortable working with people who hold differing views and are committed to finding common ground. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including fluent Spanish speakers.

Qualifications

Compensation And Benefits

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