Community Oganizer

Access•Dearborn, MI

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Community Organizer implements field strategies to achieve ACCESS advocacy, civic engagement, and other campaign goals. Identifies and recruits strategic partners, as well as individuals to be engaged with us and advocate for assigned issue areas.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Intermediate concepts, principles and practices of community organizing, advocacy and civic engagement
Skill in: Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office
Community Outreach / Activism
Ability to: Incite enthusiasm and influence, motivate, and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes
Organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Minimum Degree Required: Associate degree or 60 semester credits of study (or 90 quarter credits) in a related field
Required Disciplines: Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, or related field
At least one year of field organizing and advocacy experience required or any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources
Minimum Degree Required: High School Diploma or GED
At least five years of field organizing, and advocacy experience required

Nice To Haves

Arab/Middle Eastern issues, culture and languages is preferred
Speak and/or write in Arabic is preferred

Responsibilities

Work with team members to develop and execute field strategies to achieve established advocacy and civic engagement goals
Identify and recruit new supporters of ACCESS advocacy and community engagement initiatives
Conduct outreach to raise the visibility of assigned advocacy initiatives and organization priorities through community events, tabling and building earned media events
Develop and maintain growing database of engaged people
Build and develop relationships with strategic partners including individuals and community organizations to accomplish advocacy and civic engagement objectives
Meet all reporting requirements based on assigned functional area
Interpret/translate information for program participants as needed based on assigned functional area
Maintain clip files, photo archives and other publication archives
Gather and identify messaging, design, and content for print and electronic communications
May research, write and edit communication pieces designed to promote and enhance the program including writing press releases, news briefs, e-newsletters, e-mail, program website and other materials
Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned