Position Title: SPF-PFS Community Organizer

Reports To: President and CEO

Date Written/Revised: 10/1/2023

Type/Level: Full-Time/Exempt

Job Type: In Person

Bachelors Degree in related field preferred. Ability to communicate effectively with youth and adults and building grassroots “systems change” coalitions. Previous experience with youth organizing, community organizing, leadership development and/or popular education is preferred. Ability to mentor, develop and empower community youth. Strong organizational and communication skills. Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to utilize Microsoft Access database and Microsoft Word preferred.

Composition skills sufficient to prepare written materials. Interpersonal skills sufficient to communicate with staff and public.

· Help lead the development and coordination of youth and adults in our focused zip codes in northeast Detroit to build core leadership, youth organizing capacities, and substance use prevention development of members.

· Lead the development of working relationships with ally parent, youth, and other organizations.

· Support campus organizing of college students at local Higher Ed. Institutions

· Coordinate member participation in external actions and mobilizations.

· Support the development and implementation of campaigns

· Assist the evaluator in conducting program evaluations and data gathering

· Participate and facilitate workshops with youth and adults or trainings at conferences

· Support Coalition Leadership team work as needed

· Ability to work flexible hours

· Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license

· Knowledge and/or experience regarding organizing and/or other community‐based work

· Above average knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Ability to maintain confidentiality of working information

· Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work as a team member as well as independently

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor degree or equivalent experience required

Experience: One or more years‐demonstrated experience in working/participating with community‐based organizations, faith‐based organizations, schools and/or civic organizations. Demonstrated capacity to learn rapidly and to apply new skills in an office setting may be considered in lieu of specific experience.

Licenses or certificates:

Valid unrestricted Michigan Driver’s License

Expected Salary Range:

Expected salary range for this position will be $30,000 - $35,000