Community Organizer
About The Position
The Community Organizer for the Opportunity Neighborhood (ON) initiative plays a vital role in cultivating strong, equitable communities where children, youth, and families can thrive. Using a collective impact and community-driven approach, the Community Organizer helps elevate resident voices, strengthen networks of mutual support, and connect families to opportunities and resources—supporting ON’s mission to build cradle-to-career pathways for success. Working under the direction of the Strategy Manager and Lead Organizer, the Community Organizer develops trusting relationships with residents, schools, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and Fairfax County partners. The Organizer leads culturally competent outreach, neighborhood activation, event coordination, and resident leadership development. This role requires a deep commitment to racial and social equity, strong interpersonal skills, and a hands-on presence in the community.
Requirements
- Deep commitment to racial and social equity.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Hands-on presence in the community.
Responsibilities
- Cultivating strong, equitable communities where children, youth, and families can thrive.
- Elevating resident voices.
- Strengthening networks of mutual support.
- Connecting families to opportunities and resources.
- Building cradle-to-career pathways for success.
- Developing trusting relationships with residents, schools, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and Fairfax County partners.
- Leading culturally competent outreach.
- Neighborhood activation.
- Event coordination.
- Resident leadership development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
