Alliance of the Southeast (ASE) is seeking to hire a Community Organizer to help expand their Coalition for a South Works CBA and work with residents on Community Benefits Agreements. The role involves coordinating efforts to ensure community benefits for local developments and addressing issues of environmental justice and equitable development.
Responsibilities
- Perform outreach to organizations (schools, churches, non-profits, block clubs) and networks to expand Coalition
- Coordinate meetings with residents, stakeholders, and decision-makers (inc. developers and public officials)
- Discuss local issues regarding equitable developments with community members
- Strategize with community residents, local organizations, and fellow ASE campaign staff
- Coordinate with partners to support and ensure resident-identified priorities are met for developments
- Work with community residents on racial equity issues, as they arise and as capacity allows
- Other tasks and duties reasonably related to the job responsibilities
- Prepare written reports, meeting summaries, related written materials as they pertain to the work
Skills
- HS Diploma
- Previous experience in community/union organizing or working on community issues, desirable
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to build relationships with and engage a variety of community members, community groups, and potential allies
- Ability to work independently and as a team
- Willingness to perform outreach, both to individuals and to groups, and speak in front of groups
- Share our commitment to social, racial, and economic justice, and increasing community leadership and involvement in local issues
- Experience working with diverse populations, especially African Americans and Latinos
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills
- Bilingual (English/ Spanish) desirable
- A flexible schedule and ability to work some evening and weekend hours, when needed
- Ability to work in a hybrid work environment, coming to the office 2-3 times/week to meet with residents, partners, and staff
- Cell phone and automobile (with valid U.S. driver's license and auto insurance)
- Basic computer fluency
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
- Bilingual (English/ Spanish) desirable
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Vacation & paid time off (32 days/ year)
- Paid travel reimbursement
Company Overview
ASE is a multicultural, interfaith, intergenerational coalition of churches, schools, businesses, and community organizations, all working together to address the challenges facing southeast Chicago neighborhoods. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, US, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is https://asechicago.org.