Community Organizer jobs in Mississippi

We're looking for a individual passionate about social justice and making meaningful changes inside of the community. The Community Organizer will be trained by the Program Director and Executive Director on how to organize, base build and do community assessments. The community organizer will help to build a base of parents and students as grassroots leaders through community engagements, trainings and workshops. The CO will be responsible for making sure that community know what services and support the organization offers.

Principal responsibilities:

• Maintain and build relationships with parents, grassroots organizations, and leaders;
• Work with organizers to develop and execute policy and organizing strategies;
• Conduct trainings for grassroots organizations and other interested parties to build and recruit new lealders, and assist grassroots community
• Represent the center in a professional manner within the organization and externally with community organizations and among community organizers;
• Maintain the confidentiality of families/students and the organization;
• Submit activity reports;
• Maintain data on contacts with families;
• Develop and implement successful campaigns;
• Manage volunteers, train leaders, and organize events;
• Mobilize community members to work towards shared goals;

Although no training is needed, the ideal candidate will have some experience in volunteering, social justice or community organizing, be highly motivated, and a creative individual who has a vision for community development in line with our organization's philosophy.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $11.50 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• working with students or parents: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person