Community Orgaznizer for Boone County

Responsibilities

• Bring people together on behalf of and in response to community needs.
• Nurture community engagement that activates solutions to those needs.
• Focus on the realities of poverty at the local level and the cost of poverty to individual communities.
• Collaborate with social services, local government, school districts, chambers of commerce, local non‑profit organizations, and community members to create positive change.
• Act as a link between low‑income families and the broader community.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Excellent insurance package.
• Generous paid vacation and sick time, plus 10 paid holidays.
• Additional two‑week paid winter break.
• Travel reimbursement at $0.58 per mile.

Pay

Annual salary is $42,000.

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. We serve over 200 staff members across eleven counties, working with social services, local governments, schools, chambers of commerce, and non‑profit organizations to create positive change. Employees receive competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and growth opportunities. For more information, visit www.cmca.us/careers.

Location: ZIP codes 65270, 65203, 65109.