Community Justice Organizer — Flexible Schedule & Growth

DART; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Vacation leave

Mileage reimbursement

DART Organizers Institute training

Job summary

DART is seeking organizers for the PEACE initiative to mobilize faith communities in Lakeland, FL. You’ll build relationships, recruit congregations, and train volunteers to pursue just, systemic change.

You’ll organize actions, conduct community research, and coordinate outreach, trainings, and annual fundraising. The role emphasizes collaboration across diverse faith traditions and a commitment to social justice.

Qualifications

• You have a passion for justice and have acted on it.
• Able to build strong relationships with people from all walks of life.
• May or may not be personally religious, but respectful of all faith traditions.
• Able to work with people with deep disagreements and find common ground.
• DART encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and fluent Spanish speakers.

Responsibilities

• Organize direct action assemblies involving communities to demand action.
• Recruit new congregations and coordinate local trainings.
• Coordinate an annual fundraising drive and engage in community outreach.
• Provide leadership development and guide volunteers through research into community issues.

Skills

Relationship building

Community organizing

Spanish language proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Flexible scheduling

Job description

DART is seeking organizers for the PEACE initiative to mobilize faith communities in Lakeland, FL. You’ll build relationships, recruit congregations, and train volunteers to pursue just, systemic change.

You’ll organize actions, conduct community research, and coordinate outreach, trainings, and annual fundraising. The role emphasizes collaboration across diverse faith traditions and a commitment to social justice.