Community Organizer

About the role

Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Community Organizer at Community Pride. The Community Organizer will bring a passion for Harlem Children's Zone's mission: breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.

We are seeking a Community Organizer to work with community members and empower them by strengthening their communities. The ideal candidate will be a team player who can interact well with a wide range of individuals from a variety of social, ethnic, and organizational backgrounds and is very organized and detail oriented. The Community Organizer will report directly to the Program Director.

Responsibilities

• Create and build a network of community members to encourage and support residents' participation in activities and events
• Identify and collaborate with grassroots leadership to build and develop strategies to advocate for Harlem residents
• Assist with creating and strengthening Block, Tenant, and Resident Associations throughout the Zone
• Bridge and foster partnerships with the community, relevant organizations, and elected officials that support community goals
• Develop and maintain effective communication between Harlem Children's Zone and the community
• Assist in the development of strategic and tactical advocacy plans
• Plan cultural events, field trips, and other social networking activities
• Plan and support large organizational events and community activities
• Develop and manage sub-committees with community members to ensure that individuals interested in a greater quality of life get the necessary assistance
• Conduct monthly telephone campaigns to assess how Community Pride can offer support
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• At least 1 year of experience in community organizing and/or advocacy; event planning and coordination

Qualifications

• A commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ
• Extensive experience performing community outreach and mobilization
• Experience advising and training community leaders
• Passionate about improving the lives of Harlem residents and their families
• Must be a team player and can take initiative
• Great organization skills and have a keen sense of detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook
• Must have a flexible schedule, including working evenings and occasional weekends
• Highly collaborative, customer service-focused, and dedicated to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for all

Schedule

• Alternating shifts, must be available at least 2 days a week until 8 pm
• Saturdays may be required

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salaries
• Paid time off
• Employee referral bonus
• Career advancement
• No-cost health insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-and long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Financial wellness perks
• Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more

Pay

The salary range for this position is $40,000 - $45,000 per year.