COMMUNITY ORGANIZER, REBUILDING CIVIL SOCIETY IN DETROIT (RCSD)

Detroit, Michigan
United States

Supervisor:
Level of Education Required:

General Information

TO APPLY

All applicants must apply online, sending an email to wobrien@swsol.orgwith the name of the position in the Subject Matter.  Attach the following 3 documents:  1) An electronic file of your resume; 2) A cover letter addressed to Bill O’Brien, Executive Director, Harriet Tubman Center, highlighting why are you applying for the position, and what qualifies you for community organizing; 3) A writing sample of your choosing (e.g., letter, report, paper, flyer, press release, etc.).  Applicants are strongly suggested to read “General Standards for Tubman Organizers” in www.tubmanorganizing.org  Resources.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  this citywide, institution-based community organizing project, intends to recruit 100 congregations, agencies and organizations in a massive power organization that highlights involvement of institutions and outreach to disengaged residents.  Goal is to enhance a united and expanded community voice across the city on local, regional, state concerns, but totally dedicated to our city as a city of opportunity for its people.  Assist in recruitment of member institutions, develop leaders in 15-25 chapters at institutions, bring leaders and chapters to regional and city-wide trainings and actions. 

Responsibilities

1. Develop and strengthen RCSD (outreach and action) teams at 15-25 institution members of RCSD, working toward excellence and long term sustainability;
2. Implement  the curriculum and plan for leadership development, outreach, involvement in issue campaigns of the RCSD teams;
3. Ensure that  that each RCSD team is engaged in regional or city-wide trainings, strategy sessions, actions and rallies;
4. Assist in fundraising both for RCSD and for Tubman’s staffing of RCSD.

Qualifications

College Degree.  2 years organizing experience, including sustained supervisory experience.  Experience working in congregations and other institutions.  Reliable transportation.  Valid driver’s license.  Writing skills.

Compensation

salary commensurate w/ qualifications and experience

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