Community Organizer

Protect PT; Penn Township (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Protect PT seeks a Community Organizer to mobilize residents, educate the public, and advocate for safe, healthy neighborhoods from their Harrison City base.

You will develop campaigns, train volunteers, meet with community members, and coordinate outreach events across the region while reporting to the Executive Director. The role requires strong communication, adaptability, and dedication to protecting our communities.

Qualifications

• Experience in community organizing or volunteering.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and organizations.
• Proficiency with online collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and plan organizing strategies and campaigns to drive and amplify the organization’s mission.
• Actively engage with community members and provide training, support, and information to advocate for their communities and guide the region toward a healthy environment.
• Meet with community members or coordinate meetings to listen to, build trust with, and address needs.
• Mobilize residents for events, actions, and meetings across the region through direct outreach like canvassing, phone banking, texting.
• Facilitate meetings and partnered projects/campaigns in person and virtually.
• Attend special community events and document community outreach, building further community relations.
• Assist the Communications team with developing social media and website content for events and programs.
• Attend regional meetings and support localized resistance to facilities across the region.
• Advance a collective strategy to resist petrochemical facilities and advocate for the transition towards clean energy, healthy environments, and thriving economies.
• Provide support to other staff and volunteers as needed.

Skills

Community organizing

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Event mobilization

Digital outreach

Tools

Google Workspace

Zoom

Canva

Job description

Job Title: Community Organizer

Location: 3344 Route 130, Suite A, Harrison City, PA 15636

Schedule: Full-Time 40 hours per week, hourly

Compensation: starting at $40,000 - $44,000 yearly, plus benefits commensurate with experience

About Protect PT:

Promote PT, Inc. DBA Protect PT (PPT) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization working to ensure the safety, security, and quality of life for residents of Penn Township, Trafford, and surrounding communities in Westmoreland and Allegheny Counties. PPT works to protect our community from the harmful environmental impacts of fossil fuel activity and educates area residents to become empowered, informed, and involved in current local events to promote a more viable and communal future. Visit our website for more information on our initiatives at www.protectpt.org

We are seeking a socially and environmentally conscious person who is a strong communicator and has a passion for helping others and the community. A successful applicant will embody our organization’s core competencies of Creativity, Quality Communication, Education & Leadership of Others, Culture of Service, Relationship Building, Adaptability, and Effective Time & Project Management. This position is based at our Harrison City, PA, headquarters location. The selected candidate will report directly to the Executive Director (ED) and is responsible for working with directly impacted people, investing in their skills to advocate for their communities, and working to diversify our economy, reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. If you feel that you have what this job requires, send us a resume and a detailed explanation of why this position is for you !

Responsibilities

• Develop & plan organizing strategies and campaigns to drive and amplify the organization’s mission;
• Actively engage with community members and provide training, support, and information to advocate for their communities and guide the region toward a healthy environment;
• Meet with community members or coordinate meetings to listen to, build trust with, and address needs;
• Mobilize residents for events, actions, and meetings across the region through direct outreach like canvassing, phone banking, texting, etc;
• Facilitate meetings and partnered projects/campaigns in person and virtually;
• Attend special community events and document community outreach, building further community relations;
• Assist the Communications team with developing social media and website content for events and programs;
• Attend regional meetings and support localized resistance to facilities across the region;
• Advance a collective strategy to resist petrochemical facilities and advocate for the transition towards clean energy, healthy environments, and thriving economies;
• Provide support to other staff and volunteers as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in community organizing as staff or volunteer, or willingness to learn
• Self-motivated, independent worker
• Works well in a fast-paced team environment and respects deadlines
• Ability to work effectively and creatively with diverse people and organizations
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends and occasionally long hours during Protect PT and public events
• Proficiency with Google Workplace, Zoom, Canva, or another graphics program, online collaboration tools, and willingness to develop additional skills.

How to Apply:

Qualified applicants should submit an application, including a cover letter, resume, and a writing and design sample at https://protectpt.info/apply .