Interfaith Community Organizer for Local Justice

The Direct Action & Research Training (DART) Center; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance reimbursement

Retirement contribution 6%

Flexible scheduling

Parental leave

Generous vacation leave

Mileage reimbursement

DART Organizers Institute training

Job summary

The Direct Action & Research Training Center (DART Center) seeks an organizer to build power in local faith communities. You’ll work in the community, fostering trust, inviting participation, and guiding leadership development through research and action.

You will recruit congregations, organize trainings, and coordinate annual fundraising efforts. Join a nationwide network that has invested in housing, transportation, climate resilience, and criminal justice reform since 1982.

Qualifications

• Passion for justice and action in community organizing.
• Ability to build strong relationships across diverse communities.
• Respect for faith traditions and inclusive engagement.

Responsibilities

• Spend most time in communities, building trust with everyday people of faith.
• Conduct one-on-one conversations to invite participation and leadership development.
• Organize direct action assemblies involving large groups to demand action.

Skills

Justice passion

Relationship building

Cross-faith respect

Disagreement handling

Spanish language (encouraged)

Job description

The Direct Action & Research Training Center (DART Center) seeks an organizer to build power in local faith communities. You’ll work in the community, fostering trust, inviting participation, and guiding leadership development through research and action.

You will recruit congregations, organize trainings, and coordinate annual fundraising efforts. Join a nationwide network that has invested in housing, transportation, climate resilience, and criminal justice reform since 1982.