[Hiring] Community Organizer @Faith In Action

Role Description

• Build powerful, trust-based relationships with clergy and key lay leaders across member congregations and institutions.
• Develop and implement a plan to rebuild Faith in New York’s network by establishing active organizing teams in 15 congregations and institutions, with a primary focus on Harlem.
• Strengthen the organization’s long-term capacity for collective action.
• Cultivate relationships with clergy and leaders of new institutions and recruit them into the network.

• Conduct 15–20 one-to-one relational meetings each week with emerging and established leaders to build relationships, develop leadership, sustain engagement, and strengthen the organization.
• Identify, challenge, and support leaders in their growth, helping them recognize and act on their self-interest and calling.
• Prepare leaders to take visible, active roles in leading meetings and public actions.

• Identify, develop, and win local issue campaigns that address the needs of member congregations and their communities, build leadership capacity, and expand the organization's influence.
• Inspire and challenge leaders to take meaningful action on identified issues, and develop and execute effective strategies for collective action.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate effective meetings and public actions, and evaluate outcomes for leader development.
• Sustain ongoing organizing work that deepens Faith in New York's impact and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience in community, congregation-based, or faith-rooted organizing, or comparable leadership in a congregation or community organization who is familiar with the New York City area.
• Proven ability to build relationships with clergy, lay leaders, and community members across lines of faith, race, and culture.
• Skill in conducting one-on-one relational meetings and in identifying, recruiting, and developing leaders.
• Experience planning and facilitating meetings and supporting leaders through campaigns and public actions.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently while receiving regular coaching.
• Commitment to faith-rooted community organizing for racial and economic justice.

Benefits

• This is an independent contractor position and is not eligible for employee benefits.
• The role includes an organization-issued laptop and phone for all work related to the role.
• In-person onboarding and training.
• Weekly coaching and development meetings.
• A formal three-month evaluation.
• Access to training and professional development through the Faith in Action network.

Compensation

• Salary: $5,000 per month.
• Status: Six-month independent contractor.
• Location: New York City (field-based).

Interested candidates should submit an updated cover letter and resume to [email protected] with the subject line: New York City Community Organizer.

Faith in New York is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.