Community Organizer

Description
Key Responsibilities

Base Building & Organizational Membership

Build powerful, trust-based relationships with clergy and key lay leaders across member congregations and institutions
Develop and implement a plan to rebuild Faith in New York’s network by establishing active organizing teams in 15 congregations and institutions, with a primary focus on Harlem.
Strengthen the organization’s long-term capacity for collective action.
Cultivate relationships with clergy and leaders of new institutions and recruit them into the network

Leadership Development

Conduct 15–20 one-to-one relational meetings each week with emerging and established leaders to build relationships, develop leadership, sustain engagement, and strengthen the organization.
Identify, challenge, and support leaders in their growth, helping them recognize and act on their self-interest and calling
Prepare leaders to take visible, active roles in leading meetings and public actions

Campaigns, Action & Strategy

Identify, develop, and win local issue campaigns that address the needs of member congregations and their communities, build leadership capacity, and expand the organization's influence
Inspire and challenge leaders to take meaningful action on identified issues, and develop and execute effective strategies for collective action
Plan, organize, and facilitate effective meetings and public actions, and evaluate outcomes for leader development
Sustain ongoing organizing work that deepens Faith in New York's impact and sustainability

Qualifications

Experience in community, congregation-based, or faith-rooted organizing, or comparable leadership in a congregation or community organization who is familiar with the New York City area.
Proven ability to build relationships with clergy, lay leaders, and community members across lines of faith, race, and culture
Skill in conducting one-on-one relational meetings and in identifying, recruiting, and developing leaders
Experience planning and facilitating meetings and supporting leaders through campaigns and public actions
Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently while receiving regular coaching
Commitment to faith-rooted community organizing for racial and economic justice