Senior Community Organizer/Community Organizer

Essie Justice Group is seeking a Senior Community Organizer/Community Organizer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 2-4+ years of experience in organizing, a commitment to supporting the leadership of women and gender nonconforming people with incarcerated loved ones, and excellent time-management, organizational, and event-planning skills.

Requirements

• 2-4+ years experience in organizing (community-based, issue-based, electoral, and/or labor); previous experience in decarceration advocacy a strong plus.
• Commitment to supporting the leadership of women and gender nonconforming people with incarcerated loved ones and our families.
• Excellent time-management, organizational, and event-planning skills.
• Effective writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Track record as a collaborative team player who excels in managing multiple projects and is comfortable working in a fast-paced and non-traditional work environment.
• Adept with Mac operating systems, Google Suite, and MS Office Suite (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Commitment to the beliefs and values of Essie with a demonstrated passion for progressive politics, specifically in gender justice, race justice, and ending mass incarceration.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Optional 401(k)
• Substantial vacation package
• Monthly personal wellness stipend