Community Organizer, Economic Justice Focus

Center for Coalfield Justice•Washington, PA

2d•$50,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Coalfield Justice (CCJ) is dedicated to fighting for coalfield communities through advocacy, education, and organizing. They value the knowledge of area residents regarding their land, waterways, and communities, believing that those directly facing injustice should lead the efforts toward justice. CCJ combines organizing, communications, legal, and policy strategies to empower residents across Washington and Greene Counties. Their mission is to improve policies and regulations for fossil fuel extraction and use, educate, empower, and organize coalfield residents, and protect public and environmental health. This specific role focuses on the intersection of economic and environmental injustice, expanding CCJ's organizing work to address these interconnected issues. The Economic Justice focused Community Organizer will work across Washington and Greene Counties, organizing residents around harm reduction, just transition, housing, affordability, and related economic justice concerns. This position serves as a primary point of contact for community members involved in economic justice campaigns and collaborates with the CCJ team on strategy, events, and coalition work. The role reports to the Organizing Director.

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; 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 includes 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