South Philadelphia Community Organizer

Description

South Philadelphia Community Organizer

About POWER Interfaith:

We are Philadelphians Organized to Witness, Empower & Rebuild (POWER). We are 40 congregations from all across the city, intentionally bringing people together across the lines of race, faith, income level and neighborhood -- lines which have historically kept Philadelphians divided. We are people of faith committed to the work of bringing about racial and economic justice here and now, in our city and our region. By strengthening and mobilizing our networks of relationships, we seek to exercise power in the public arena so that the needs and priorities of all Philadelphians are reflected in the systems and policies that shape our city.  More recently, POWER has expanded beyond Philadelphia to build POWER Metro, a network of congregations in Montgomery and Delaware Counties.

POWER is a proud affiliate of Faith in Action National Network, the largest and fastest-growing faith-based community organizing effort in the country. We are a faith-based not faith-exclusive entity. At Faith in Action, we are lifting a new vision for America that is rooted in our shared moral values and democratic traditions. POWER is also a member of the Partnership for Working Families.

For more information on POWER visit our website at www.powerinterfaith.org 

Job Overview:

An organizer has the responsibility for teaching community-organizing skills to grassroots community leaders within congregations and empowering them to conduct successful campaigns on a wide variety of issues on the local, regional, and national levels. 
 
This person will be working with a set of South Philadelphia congregations to help build POWER in South Philadelphia by supporting grassroots leaders in building equitable, strong communities in a multi-faith, multi-ethnic organization.  

POWER has a strong learning culture and place a high priority on personal learning, racial awareness and analysis, and relationship building.  The ideal candidate would have a passion for justice, strong relational skills, and capacity to build bridges across multiple cultures.  Strong written and verbal skills are required; fluency in Spanish is a plus..

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conduct 15-20 one-on-one meetings each week with new or established POWER leaders, clergy, and influential external leaders on a consistent and regular basis
• Provide regular organizing training for POWER leaders and community members in the principles and strategies of congregation-based community organizing 
• Support POWER congregational teams in outreach, research, and strategic planning leading to large community action meetings that impact systemic change
• Provide support and strategic guidance to a POWER Campaign Team 
• Attend bi-weekly professional development sessions 
• Meet on a regular basis with POWER Executive Director & Lead Organizer to shadow, plan and evaluate work progress

Skills:

• Ability and experience working cross-culturally 
• Solid understanding of one's own faith journey and a strong sense of power 
• Strong relational skills and ability to connect, engage, and inspire community members across multiple cultures including; religion, race, gender, age, language, class and experiences
• Capacity to think strategically and analytically about social, economic, cultural, and political issues affecting a community.
• Desire to learn and openness to challenge
• Ability to work as part of a strong staff team as well as independently
• Relevant previous organizing experience (Community, Labor, Voter) a plus
• Demonstrable experience working with faith communities and/or in a faith-based environment required.

Compensation and Benefits:

• A full-time position. 
• Starting salary is competitive, depending on experience
   

POWER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in its staff, and offers a competitive salary and generous benefits. Join the POWER family to advance social justice and improve the lives of millions. Apply Today!

Application Procedure:

All applicants must apply for this position online, click here to apply.  Please have the following documents ready to upload to your online application:

1. An electronic file of your resume (preferably in PDF format)  
2. A cover letter stating why you would be the ideal person for this position

If you need assistance or experience any technical difficulties with your online application, please contact careers@faithinaction.org.  Resumes will not be accepted via this email address.

FAITH IN ACTION provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, FAITH IN ACTION complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 
 
 

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