Community Organizer develops and coordinates social service programs to communicate and raise awareness of services and resources available to the community. Networks with community leaders and officials to raise awareness of specific social or environmental issues. Being a Community Organizer plans and devises action plans to access resources. Organizes community members to work toward a common goal supported by staff and volunteer workers. Additionally, Community Organizer may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Community Organizer work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Community Organizer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
This is a remote position based in Louisiana – ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE OR CURRENTLY LIVE IN REGION AREA APPLIED*
Position Description:
BVM is seeking a Regional Organizer who will support BVM’s voter program by executing voter engagement programs in designated regions throughout the state of Louisiana. The Regional Organizers will work as part of BVM’s broader objective of advocating for racial justice and building power by centering Black love, Black culture and Black joy.
The priority for this is to ensure that grassroots leaders, community stakeholders, and their organizations are supported in driving long-term base-building work through civic engagement and voter participation. We’re looking for emerging leaders who are passionate about strengthening capacity in local communities to sustain powerful grassroots movements for social change at the local, state and federal levels.
Responsibilities
Assigned Southeast LA Counties
East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge. Point Coupee, Iberville Ascension, Assumption, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Mary, St. Martin, Iberia, Vermillion
Background and Qualifications
This position reports to: State Organizing Manager –Louisiana
Regional Organizer must reside in South, LA.
Travel Requirements: Ability and willingness to travel locally approximately 20% of the time. Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Salary & benefits: Commensurate with experience, plus unlimited PTO, medical, dental, vision and $25,000 life insurance benefits.
ABOUT BVM
Our goal is to increase power in marginalized, predominantly Black communities. We agree with the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. when he said, “Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice, and justice at its best is power correcting everything that stands against love.” We operate with the following 5 core beliefs:
1. The key to effective civic engagement and community power is understanding, respecting and supporting local infrastructure.
2. Black voters matter not only on election day, but on all 365 days of the year. This means we must support individuals and organizations that are striving to obtain social justice throughout the year.
3. Black voters matter *everywhere*, including rural counties and smaller cities/towns that are often ignored by candidates, elected officials, political parties and the media.
4. In order for Black voters to matter, we must utilize authentic messaging which speaks to our issues, connects with our hopes and affirms our humanity.
5. The leadership, talent and commitment demonstrated by Black women in particular must receive recognition and, more importantly, *investment* in order to flourish and multiply.
This position also supports BVM Capacity Building Institute (BVM), an affiliated 501(c)(3) organization. While motivated by the same core values – power building, equity and justice – BVM and BVMF operate independently of one another, and each organization has its own board of directors.
BVM is an equal opportunity employer. BVM prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic characteristics, disability, status as a special disabled veteran or veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity or any other basis prohibited by law.