JOB TITLE: Community Organizer                                                                      

REPORTS TO: Community Organizing and Engagement Manager

UNIT: Community Organizing and Engagement

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY: The Community Organizer is responsible for connecting Black women, Black queer folks, and Black marginalized people to New Voices throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio, and to the national Reproductive Justice movement as a whole. The Community Organizer mobilizes Black people of all genders and backgrounds, builds organizational visibility locally and beyond, and is dedicated to transforming society for the complete health and well-being of Black women, Black Queer folks, and Black marginalized people throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio. The Community Organizer will be an outgoing, results-focused, and passionate leader to build and expand our base of supporters looking to take action on our priority organizational issues including but not limited to Black maternal health, abortion access, comprehensive sex education, environmental justice, and voter suppression.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Build and expand a base of supporters through leadership development, community engagement, and maintaining relationships with partners, allies, and collaborators.

• Provide information and resources to constituents through on-the-ground base building, leadership development training, policy advocacy collaboration, culture and narrative change initiatives, and other activities.

• Participate in and coordinate local, state, and national organizing campaigns based on organizational priorities, strategies, and objectives.

• Manage community relief initiatives and facilitate leadership development programming.

• Monitor COE programming and operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

• Serve as primary organizing contact in response to local media inquiries with the support of the Narrative Power team.

• Represent New Voices at community events, partner calls, town halls, meetings, and coalition gatherings, fostering meaningful collaborations with aligned partners and community leaders.

• Work with other internal departments for campaign development and political education and other department relevant duties as assigned.  

• Perform other related duties as assigned or needed.      

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• A combination of experience and education in a relevant field is preferred.

• 2-3 years experience in community organizing and coalition-building required. Experience in campaign coordination is preferred.

• 2-3 years experience working in a non-profit, community-based, and/or advocacy organization. Social Justice, Reproductive Justice, Human Rights, Black Women's Health, Leadership Development, Policy Advocacy, Culture Change, and/or Voter Engagement working experience is a plus

• Must be comfortable with public speaking and speaking to the media as needed.

• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.

• Experience in relationship-building and outstanding interpersonal skills.

• The ability to work independently and excellent time management skills.

• Proficiency in utilizing Zoom, Google Suite, and CRM software.

OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Affirms the core principles of the Reproductive Justice and Human Rights framework for Black women, Black queer folks, and Black marginalized people.

• Must be willing to learn to effectively discuss Reproductive Justice and New Voices’ community care, resourcing, and mutual aid efforts with a wide variety of audiences.

• Demonstrates discipline and motivation in completing designated assignments.

• Exhibits creativity, resourcefulness, and flexibility. 

• Demonstrates passion, enthusiasm, motivation, commitment, integrity, humor, optimism, positivity, and the ability to inspire others to engage with New Voices.

SALARY RANGE: $42,000-$47,000

ORGANIZATIONAL CORE COMPETENCIES AT NEW VOICES: Our organizational core competencies play a pivotal role in driving impactful programming and a healthy organizational culture that benefits our staff, stakeholders, communities, and beyond. New Voices embodies a culture of self and organizational awareness, team collaboration, and an ongoing commitment to advocating for our causes. We promote adaptability, proactive, thorough, and effective communication, creativity and teamwork, and a commitment to continuous learning. All employees should maintain proficiency in our organizational core competencies, including but not limited to, Stakeholder Engagement, Basic Technology Skills, Systems Management, Financial Acumen, and Problem Solving. We encourage every employee to reach their fullest potential while maintaining our mission, values, and culture.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to:  Community Organizing Manager

Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): n/a

WORKING CONDITIONS: 1) Works in a typical remote setting with no exposure to adverse environmental conditions; 2) Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; 3) Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times; 4) May be asked to travel to New Voices offices/ events  in Pittsburgh, PA, Philadelphia, PA or Cleveland, OH.

DISCLAIMER: New Voices for Reproductive Justice is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.