Community Organizer for Racial Justice & Survivor Voices

Common Justice; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Common Justice seeks a community organizer in New York City to design and execute strategies that amplify the voices of those most impacted by violence. You will build a strong member base, train leaders, and center lived experience while aligning with the organization’s mission.

The role is hybrid, requiring in-office presence in NYC at least one day per week and periodic evenings/weekends for outreach and events. Prior organizing and affinity for racial justice are essential.

Qualifications

• Three years of organizing, community engagement, and/or civic engagement work.
• Familiarity with criminal justice reform, ending mass incarceration, and survivor rights.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and ability to build a strong member base.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues, plan contingencies, and adapt as needed.
• Willingness to work with local partners and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Base building and membership: recruit and retain a member base of those most impacted by violence, including survivors and those who have caused harm.
• Maintain regular communication with members and partners to support engagement and trust-building.
• Facilitate regular membership meetings informed by members’ insights and lived experiences.
• Create and facilitate workshops with civic education, narrative tools, and campaign goals.

Skills

Organizing

Community engagement

Strategic thinking

Troubleshooting

Online organizing

CRM experience

Travel readiness

Humor

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Common Justice seeks a community organizer in New York City to design and execute strategies that amplify the voices of those most impacted by violence. You will build a strong member base, train leaders, and center lived experience while aligning with the organization’s mission.

The role is hybrid, requiring in-office presence in NYC at least one day per week and periodic evenings/weekends for outreach and events. Prior organizing and affinity for racial justice are essential.