Alaska Rural & Indigenous Community Catalyst

mobilizationcenter; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Technology stipend

Job summary

The Mobilization Center is seeking an entry-level Rural & Indigenous Organizer in Alaska. You will engage with communities to build grassroots power, focus on democracy and Indigenous rights, and travel to villages as needed.

Flexible hours and internet access are provided; outreach includes in-person events, calls, texts, and visits. Responsibilities include building relationships with volunteers, supporting visibility efforts, and recording data while complying with organizational policies.

Qualifications

• Interest in making positive change in your community.
• Willingness to engage with community members and the general public.
• Commitment to learn about policies that affect rural Alaskans.
• Self-motivated and willingness to work independently as needed.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills, demonstrate initiative, and feel comfortable engaging with new people in a variety of settings.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the public at community locations and events and occasionally by phone to facilitate action on key issues affecting Alaskan’s way of life.
• Build relationships with action takers and volunteers to support broad community engagement on key issues facing our communities.
• Support visibility efforts, using signs, banners, flyers, posters, art and other ways to engage community members.
• Record accurate data, and work with your supervisor to ensure quality data is recorded.
• Comply with procedures and policies outlined by The Mobilization Center Employee Manual and The Mobilization Center Employee Handbook.
• Ensure that confidentiality is respected and maintained at all times.
• Perform any other duty as directed by your supervisor.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public engagement

Initiative

Independent work

Job description

The Mobilization Center is seeking an entry-level Rural & Indigenous Organizer in Alaska. You will engage with communities to build grassroots power, focus on democracy and Indigenous rights, and travel to villages as needed.

Flexible hours and internet access are provided; outreach includes in-person events, calls, texts, and visits. Responsibilities include building relationships with volunteers, supporting visibility efforts, and recording data while complying with organizational policies.