Community Organizer

Harlem Children's Zone•New York, NY

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Community Organizer. The Community Organizer will bring a passion for HCZ's mission: breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life. This role involves working with community members to empower them by strengthening their communities and assisting community leaders in reaching neighbors to create and sustain positive change. The ideal candidate will be a team player, organized, and detail-oriented, able to interact well with diverse individuals. The Community Organizer will report directly to the Program Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
At least 1 year of experience in community organizing and/or advocacy; event planning and coordination
Commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ
Extensive experience performing community outreach and mobilization
Experience advising and training community leaders
Passionate about improving the lives of Harlem residents and their families
Must be a team player and can take initiative
Great organization skills and have a keen sense of detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook
Highly collaborative, customer service–focused, and dedicated to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for all.

Responsibilities

Create and build a network of community members to encourage and support residents' participation in activities and events
Identify and collaborate with grassroots leadership to build and develop strategies to advocate for Harlem residents
Assist with creating and strengthening Block, Tenant, and Resident Associations throughout the Zone
Bridge and foster partnerships with the community, relevant organizations, and elected officials that support community goals
Develop and maintain effective communication between Harlem Children’s Zone and the community
Assist in the development of strategic and tactical advocacy plans
Plan cultural events, field trips, and other social networking activities
Plan and support large organizational events and community activities
Develop and manage sub-committees with community members to ensure that individuals interested in a greater quality of life get the necessary assistance
Conduct monthly telephone campaigns to assess how Community Pride can offer support
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

Highly competitive base salaries
Paid time off
Employee referral bonus
Career advancement
No-cost health insurance
Life Insurance
Short-and long-term disability
Additional voluntary benefits
Wellness discounts
Commuter benefits
Financial wellness perks
Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)