Community Organizer jobs in Atlanta, GA

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Community Organizer Job Description

THE ORGANIZATION: We are a Black youth-led organization focused on civic engagement. We are passionate about empowering young people of color with the education and resources to make their voices heard through voting. As a collective, we aim to educate, inform, and train young leaders to build community and serve Black communities across the globe. We do this by elevating young Black folx, particularly the most marginalized populations, and providing culturally relevant and responsible information training and resources for young people.

At Collective Renaissance Georgia (CRG), we believe that the future of our democracy lies in our ability to organize the power of the collective. Through leadership development, civic engagement, civic education, voter registration, and voter mobilization, we can build a generation ready to lead, govern, and build the inclusive democracy of America’s promise.

SUMMARY: Visits homes and tables at events in Black communities with the goal of increasing Black political engagement and voter registration. This is a seasonal part-time position with possible opportunities for contract extension.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Canvasses to identify issues most important to the black community via direct street contact, door-to-door engagement, and deep relational conversations.
• Engages community members and voters around voter registration, voter education, Vote by Mail, and Get Out The Vote (GOTV). Increases Black voter turnout through Get Out The Vote tactics.
• Coordinates community meetings to gather surveys and conduct issue-based discussions.
• Follow all required reporting procedures.
• Follows all established safety and security protocols. Escalates any concerns to the Organizer Lead.
• Promotes an environment in which equal opportunity and diversity are valued.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
• Tabling at local areas in an effort to register Georgians to vote
• Knowing and following all of Georgia’s voter registration laws and adhering to those rules at all timesQUALIFICATIONS:COMPETENCIES:PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Passion and enthusiasm for promoting civic engagement within the Black community.
• Must be a current registered voter or be eligible to register to vote.
• Legible handwriting is required.
• Must be able to work flexible hours of up to 30 hours per week. Some Saturday/Sunday event participation is required.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• Interpersonal Skills-Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Dependability-Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time, or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Ethics-Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Safety and Security-Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Organizational Support-Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Continually required to stand
• Continually required to walk
• Occasionally required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, or crawl
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Occasionally utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Frequently required to lift/push/carry items less than 25 pounds.
• Continually exposed to outside weather conditionsCompensation$22/hr

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Atlanta, GA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person