ATLEJ Community Organizing Fellow

AFSC job board•Atlanta, GA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The American Friends Service Committee’s Atlanta Economic Justice Program is hiring an entry-level Community Organizing Fellow to support grassroots efforts focused on homelessness, housing justice, community leadership, and public accountability in Atlanta. The Fellow will conduct outreach to unhoused communities, build relationships with people affected by homelessness and displacement, and support advocacy campaigns advancing dignity, housing justice, and systemic policy change. The role works closely with the Atlanta Economic Justice Program Director, coalition partners, and community leaders, including supporting the Justice for Cornelius Taylor Coalition and helping ensure that people directly impacted by homelessness shape campaign priorities, leadership development, and public advocacy. Training and mentorship will support the Fellow’s development in community organizing, outreach, facilitation, coalition building, leadership development, and advocacy. This is a one-year, full-time, non-exempt hourly position represented by a union. The position is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and requires working in the office two to three days per week. Evening and/or weekend work and travel may be required. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities and reports to the Atlanta Economic Justice Program Director.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least four years of relevant lived, community-based, or professional experience navigating or addressing homelessness, housing instability, displacement, or housing justice. Experience may come from personal experience, community advocacy, grassroots organizing, volunteer service, or related work.
Ability to apply relevant knowledge to community engagement and policy advocacy.
Ability to work evenings and/or weekends and travel as required.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Experience with standard Microsoft Office and related technology.
Ability to work under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff.
Respect for Quaker values and testimonies, and support for AFSC principles, including nonviolence and the intrinsic worth of every individual.
Respect for and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial, gender, and religious diversity, and familiarity with nonviolent approaches to problem solving.
Ability to organize, plan ahead, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
Dedication to fairness, equity, and inclusion across race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and disability.

Responsibilities

Help shape outreach strategies, organizing priorities, and housing justice advocacy campaigns using relevant lived, community-based, and professional knowledge.
Identify systemic barriers affecting unhoused communities and contribute community-informed recommendations for policy advocacy, public accountability, and systems change.
Conduct outreach and build relationships with people experiencing homelessness, housing instability, and displacement through canvassing, events, meetings, and other grassroots activities.
Support opportunities for people directly impacted by homelessness to participate in organizing, influence campaign priorities, and contribute to advocacy strategies.
Collaborate with the Program Director, coalition partners, and community leaders to plan and implement organizing activities and advocacy campaigns.
Support the planning and coordination of community meetings, forums, workshops, trainings, rallies, and other activities.
Maintain outreach records, coordinate follow-up with community members, and prepare materials and resources for organizing and advocacy activities.
Collaborate with the Program Director, Associate Program Director, staff, and community partners to advance program priorities and strengthen community-led advocacy.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality, operate safely, and follow policies and procedures.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.