Middle TN Community Organizer

The Equity Alliance•Nashville, TN

23h•$2,500 - $2,500

About The Position

About The Equity Alliance The Equity Alliance (TEA) is a Tennessee-based 501(c)(3) nonpartisan grassroots organization led by award-winning Black women. We envision a society where Black communities are thriving and have equitable access to power, resources, and the freedom to choose our quality of life. Our mission is to unapologetically build independent Black political and economic power. We educate, empower, and mobilize Black people to take action and keep our government in check. As the Tennessean’s 2020 People of the Year, we are the leading Black-led organization in Tennessee that takes bold action to mobilize the Black electorate to be civically engaged, challenge systemic inequities rooted in white supremacy, and stand up against attacks on our democracy. The Equity Alliance shares staff with The Equity Alliance Fund, an affiliate 501(c)(4) social welfare organization. Learn more about The Equity Alliance at: theequityalliance.org . Position Summary The Equity Alliance is seeking an organizer to work in Nashville and Davidson County. The organizer will develop relationships and deep understanding of community dynamics in targeted black neighborhoods. The organizer will also coordinate organizing and canvassing efforts targeted to expand civic engagement and increase voter registration on an on-going basis in these communities. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to foster coordination and cooperation among diverse groups and will be committed to getting results in a fast-paced environment. Essential Functions The following are indicative of the essential functions required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This profile is not intended to be all inclusive of tasks and responsibilities required; it provides a description of the critical responsibilities associated with this position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Office 365 and Google Drive mastery
Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
Excellent communication skills
Experience working effectively and collaboratively with diverse populations
Interpersonal & Communication Skills- must demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange with clients and direct reports
Attention to Detail- must demonstrate the ability to recognize the component parts of a procedure and verify its correctness and/or error
Time Management- accurately evaluate and prioritize decisions and actions to be completed effectively and timely
Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
The employee is required to stand, walk, climb, kneel, stoop and balance
The employee may occasionally have to work outside or walk through neighborhoods for canvassing events
Ability to drive.
Must have reliable transportation, a cell phone, and a valid driver’s license.
Work on evenings and weekends is required.

Responsibilities

Build relationships and organize diverse communities
Identify and work with trusted individuals and potential leaders
Conduct and coordinate presentations and volunteer trainings
Collect, record and help analyze data related to the community engagement work
Lead community outreach, organizing, digital advertising, and canvassing efforts
Recruit and manage volunteers for Get Out The Vote and voter registration activities

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