Community Organizer with HOPE, a multi-faith coalition for racial justice
Hillsborough Organization for Progress and Equality (HOPE)
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Tampa, FL
Temporarily remote
From $40,000 a year
About the Organization:
Hillsborough Organization for Progress and Equality (HOPE) is a multi-faith coalition of 23 congregations fighting for racial and economic justice in the Tampa metro area.
HOPE has won the expansion of civil citations to reduce youth arrests for misdemeanor offenses, expansion of public transportation and dental healthcare for low-income families, and passage of a “ban the box” ordinance giving people with criminal records a fair chance at meaningful employment.
HOPE is part of the DART network, one of the largest faith-based community organizing networks in the country.
About the Community Organizer position:
We're hiring a full-time community organizer who will train people of faith to hold political and economic systems accountable for acting fairly. This includes coaching clergy and lay leaders to uncover community problems, research solutions, and organize direct actions to call for change.
The start date for this position is August 9, 2021. During your first five months, you will receive intensive on-the-job training through the DART Organizers Institute. You will learn basic organizing principles and develop key organizing skills including: finding and developing leaders, issue research and strategy, power analysis, and one-to-one meetings. Ongoing professional development will continue through individualized coaching and mentoring, as well as local, regional, and national staff trainings and retreats.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Train grassroots faith leaders in building strong justice ministry teams within their congregations
• Help leaders conduct research and develop action plans for winnable issue campaigns
• Recruit new leaders and congregations into the organization
• Organize annual 6-8 week fundraising drive
• Conduct an average of 10 one-to-one meetings with clergy and lay leaders per week
Qualifications:
• Core passion for justice and equality
• Excellent relationship-building skills
• Exceptional work ethic
• Willingness to be trained to work with religious institutions
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a car
HOPE is largely made up of low- and moderate-income, minority and immigrant communities. We strongly encourage people from these backgrounds, as well as fluent Spanish speakers, to apply.
HOPE is an equal opportunity employer.
Compensation:
Starting salary is $40,000 annually plus health benefits, paid vacation, parental leave, mileage reimbursement. Employer retirement contributions begin after one year of employment.
To apply:
To apply, follow instructions listed here: www.thedartcenter.org/apply
We also encourage candidates to attend an online info session on January 13 at 6 pm eastern: www.thedartcenter.org/info
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
All meetings are remote until safe to resume meeting in person.
Work Location:
• Multiple locations
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
Company's website:
• https://hillsboroughhope.org/
Company's Facebook page:
• https://www.facebook.com/HOPEHillsboroughOrganizationforProgressandEquality
Work Remotely:
• Temporarily due to COVID-19
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
• Remote interview process
• Virtual meetings