Community Organizer

The Black Institute Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Black Institute seeks a bold Community Organizer to run and support campaigns, partnering with leadership to advance civil rights and social justice. You will collaborate across teams, train volunteers, and help mobilize communities of color in education, economic fairness, immigrant rights, and environmental justice.

Flexible hours are involved, including some nights and weekends; you will work with the CEO and board to develop strategies and expand TBI issue areas.

Qualifications

• Organizing experience in labor, community, issue campaigns, or elections is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and prioritize effectively.
• Strong commitment to social justice and community impact.
• Patience and ability to work with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Run and manage campaigns.
• Collaborate with Admin & Research to ensure accurate information.
• Use social media creatively to support campaign strategies.
• Train and educate new leadership and develop critical skills for campaigns.
• Work with CEO and The Black Institute Board to advance missions.
• Coordinate with Lead Community Organizer on project strategies.

Skills

Organizing experience

Communication skills

Time management

Self-motivation

Social justice commitment

Diversity awareness

Job description

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:

• Run & manage campaigns.
• Will work with Admin & Research to ensure accurate information
• Use social media creatively to support campaign strategies.
• Train & Educate new leadership and develop critical skills to support campaigns.
• Work with CEO and The Black Institute Board to advance the missions of TBI & BLAC.
• Work closely with the Lead Community Organizer, to develop strategies for projects and campaigns.
• Implement community forum, social events, town hall and problem-solving meetings.
• Assist in promoting and facilitating meetings and events.
• Gather and disseminate information on issues significant to TBI.
• Supervise interns and volunteers, as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Organizing experience (labor, community, issue campaign or election-related) preferred;
• Understanding of issues facing communities of color;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Must be able to multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize well.
• Self-motivation – a proven ability to work independently;
• A demonstrated commitment to social justice.
• Patience and ability to work well with diverse groups and populations;
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends;

Company Description

The Black Institute is an “action tank” – a think tank that takes action, to promote civil rights, racial and social justice. The mission of The Black Institute is to shape intellectual discourse and dialogue and impact public policy uniquely from a Black perspective (a perspective which includes all people of color in the United States and throughout the Diaspora). In support of the mission, The Black Institute is seeking a bold and dedicated Community Organizer to strengthen and expand TBI issue areas in Education, Economic Fairness, Immigrant Rights, and Environmental Justice.