Pioneer Valley Project (PVP) is a broad-based grassroots power organization working to advance a racial and economic justice agenda in Springfield, Massachusetts and surrounding communities. The Community Organizer will work with the Executive Director and Lead Organizer to support, strengthen and expand PVP’s organizing program in Springfield, which includes individuals, congregations, unions and other community organizations. The Community Organizer will identify, recruit, co-train and support individual residents and institutional members to become community organizers, leaders and active civically engaged citizens. The Community Organizer will work to amplify impacted resident voices in Springfield, with a particular focus on racial and economic justice issues. The Community Organizer’s work will address systemic problems of access and opportunity in a variety of public settings.

DUTIES:

Learn the PVP organizing model and approach to leadership development
Conduct 10-15 one-on-one relational meetings with residents, organizational leaders and organizational allies per week
Develop a clear power analysis of Springfield
Recruit residents and institutional members into PVP’s organizing for racial and economic justice
Train adult leaders to build teams with the power to win systemic change
Co-manage PVP social media’s outreach and database from meetings and events
Participate in and co-lead leadership trainings and organizing campaigns
Communicate effectively with leadership base about PVP
Manage preparation of written materials including agendas, meeting notes and emails/texts

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED required. College degree preferred
Demonstrated commitment to racial and economic justice issues
Strong political, cultural and racial justice analysis
Strong communication, writing and analytical skills
Strong relational skills; ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds.
High degree of professionalism when engaging with residents, organizational leaders and elected officials
Responsible and disciplined, able to work independently and collaboratively on a team
Desire to learn and openness to being challenged
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, active environment
Previous organizing experience and/or working in African American and/or Latino communities highly desirable

Pioneer Valley Project, Inc.

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