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Compensation Base pay range: $38,000.00/yr - $45,000.00/yr Principal Responsibilities Work with an established group of community and faith-based leaders to build relationships, develop and implement a community education program, recruit new and diverse grassroots leaders, develop leadership skills, and organize issue-oriented campaigns related to economic development, environmental justice, restorative justice, and immigrant rights and protections. Must be proactive in the areas of campaign development, fundraising, and leadership development. Skills & Qualifications Experience as a community or labor organizer. Experience working with diverse populations, including various faith traditions, immigrants, and people with different abilities is strongly desired. Understanding of racial and social systemic barriers and a solid commitment to breaking down those systems. Experience with recruiting and training new leaders. Experience working with elected officials. Strong attention to detail and well-organized. Strong analytical abilities. Strong team player. Able to exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions, and to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent, and equitable manner. Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and some weekends. Written and verbal fluency in Spanish and English is preferred but not required. Requirements Bachelor’s degree preferred in related areas: Community Studies, Social Work, Political Science, or Theology. Excellent communication skills: oral, written and interpersonal. Must be a licensed driver with reliable transportation and ability to meet organization’s minimum auto insurance requirements. Experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and virtual meeting tools (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.) as well as social media platforms for organizing (Facebook, Twitter). Familiarity with using databases is desirable. Salary & Benefits The salary is competitive and based on experience. We also provide a benefits package. Each position also includes opportunities to be trained and coached in the art of organizing within the Gamaliel Network. Seniorit y level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Public Relations, Strategy/Planning, and General Business Industries Civic and Social Organizations #J-18808-Ljbffr Pilsen Neighbors Community Council

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