Community Organizer, Economic Justice Focus

Center for Coalfield Justice•Washington, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Coalfield Justice (CCJ) is seeking a Community Organizer with a focus on Economic Justice to work across Washington and Greene Counties. This role will organize residents around issues such as harm reduction, just transition, housing, affordability, and related economic justice concerns. The organizer will build relationships with community members, support campaign-related events, and contribute to the development of new campaigns based on community engagement. This position reports to the Organizing Director and is a primary point of contact for community members engaged in economic justice campaigns.

Requirements

Resident of Washington or Greene County (this is a firm requirement for this role).
Deep commitment to CCJ's mission and awareness of economic and environmental justice issues in the region.
Comfortable initiating conversations with new people and building rapport across different backgrounds and perspectives.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule, while also collaborating closely with a team.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
Reliable access to a vehicle and valid driver's license.
Proficiency in Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar, etc.), Slack, Airtable, and EveryAction, or a willingness to learn and develop proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Experience in community organizing, advocacy, harm reduction, or social services work (paid or volunteer).
Familiarity with economic justice issues, just transition policy, or housing and affordability advocacy.
Knowledge of Washington and Greene County communities, local government, or regional resources.
Experience with member databases or CRM tools.

Responsibilities

Build deep, trusting relationships with residents across Washington and Greene Counties through one-on-one conversations, canvassing, phone banking, texting, email, and social media.
Serve as a consistent and reliable point of contact for community members navigating or interested in economic justice issues.
Plan and support campaign-related events in coordination with the Events Coordinator.
Support general outreach initiatives in coordination with the Outreach Coordinator.
Support organizing efforts related to harm reduction, engaging coalition partners and building community power around shared concerns.
Organize around emerging economic justice issues including just transition, housing, affordability, and the economic impacts of fossil fuel extraction, contributing to the development of campaigns as they take shape based on community engagement.
Develop action steps in collaboration with the team and community members, such as community meetings, petitions, public comment participation, and direct action.
Attend community events and relevant public meetings throughout the year.
Identify and cultivate local leaders; invest in their ability to advocate for themselves and their communities.
Host community events, trainings, and opportunities for collective action and civic participation.
Represent CCJ in coalition spaces relevant to economic justice, harm reduction, and just transition, as appropriate.
Collaborate with the full CCJ team across campaigns, sharing knowledge and coordinating where issues overlap.
Provide support to other staff and volunteers as needed.
Track community contacts, member engagement, and outreach activities in CCJ's database.
Provide regular updates to the Organizing Director on campaign progress and community needs.

Benefits

100% coverage of employee health, dental, and vision premiums on a zero-deductible plan.
80% coverage for spouses and domestic partners.
Monthly stipend toward dependent coverage.
Life insurance.
Long-term disability.
Legal and ID Shield coverage.
401(k) with employer match.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Access to CCJ's internal paid family and medical leave policy.
Generous paid time off package including vacation, personal days, all federal, state, and CCJ-recognized holidays.
Paid extended office closures for the weeks of July 4th and Christmas/New Year's.
Mileage reimbursement at the current federal rate.
Overnight lodging for work away from home.