Community Orgaznizer for Boone County

Central Missouri Community Action; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent insurance package

Generous paid vacation and sick time

10 paid holidays

Additional 2 week paid winter break

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Central Missouri Community Action (CMCA) is seeking a Community Organizer to bring people together to respond to community needs. The role focuses on poverty realities at the local level and coordinating with social services, local government, schools, chambers of commerce, and nonprofit partners to drive positive change and improved quality of life.

The position offers an annual salary of $42,000 and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Social Services, Sociology, Human or Child and Family Development or other related degree preferred.
• At least one year of work experience in social service field.
• At least one year of work experience in community outreach/organizing field.

Responsibilities

• Nurture community engagement to activate solutions to local needs.
• Act as a link between low income families and the community, coordinating with social services, government, schools and local organizations.

Skills

Community outreach

Public engagement

Education

Related degree preferred

Job description

Community Organizer needed to bring people together on behalf of and/or in response to community needs. This position is designed to nurture community engagement that activates solutions to these needs. Community Organizers focus on the realities of poverty at the local level, the needs of those living in poverty and the cost of poverty to individual communities. Work with social services, local government, school districts, chambers of commerce, local non-profit organizations, and community members to create positive change and improve quality of life for all members of the community. Act as a link between low income families and the community. Annual salary is $42,000.

Job Requirements:

• Prefer a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Social Services, Sociology, Human or Child and Family Development or other related degree.
• At least one year work experience in social service field.
• At least one year work experience in community outreach/organizing field.

Benefits:

• Excellent insurance package
• Generous paid vacation and sick time and 10 paid holidays
• Additional 2 week paid winter break
• Travel reimbursement at .58/mile

Schedule:

• 8 hour day shift. Monday through Friday

ABOUT CENTRAL MISSOURI COMMUNITY ACTION (CMCA)

CMCA is part of a national network of community action agencies founded in 1964. Our mission is to build relationships to empower people, strengthen resilience, and improve the quality of life for all members of the community. The actions of our organization change people's lives, embody the spirit of hope, improve communities, and make America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

We have over 200 staff members throughout eleven counties. As a member of our team, employees are given the opportunity to make a positive difference in the communities we serve every day. To show our appreciation for all the hard work that they do, we offer our employees competitive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities to help them build rewarding and successful careers.

EOE. Please visit www.cmca.us/careers for more information about Community Action and the Head Start Program.

Location: 65270, 65203, 65109