Community Organizer with CLOUT, a multi-faith coalition for racial justice

About the Organization:

Citizens of Louisville Organized and United Together (CLOUT) is a multi-faith coalition of 20 congregations fighting for racial and economic justice in Louisville, KY.

CLOUT has won the allocation of more than $12 million for affordable housing, expansion of public transportation, a crisis stabilization center to care for people with mental illness and addiction, a “ban the box” ordinance to ensure people with criminal records a fair chance at meaningful employment, increased use of restorative justice practices in Jefferson County Public Schools, and more.

CLOUT is part of the DART network, one of the largest faith-based community organizing networks in the country.

About the Community Organizer position:

We're hiring a full-time community organizer who will train people of faith to hold political and economic systems accountable for acting fairly. This includes coaching clergy and lay leaders to uncover community problems, research solutions, and organize direct actions to call for change.

The start date for this position is August 9, 2021. During your first five months, you will receive intensive on-the-job training through the DART Organizers Institute. You will learn basic organizing principles and develop key organizing skills including: finding and developing leaders, issue research and strategy, power analysis, and one-to-one meetings. Ongoing professional development will continue through individualized coaching and mentoring, as well as local, regional, and national staff trainings and retreats.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Train grassroots faith leaders in building strong justice ministry teams within their congregations
• Help leaders conduct research and develop action plans for winnable issue campaigns
• Recruit new leaders and congregations into the organization
• Organize annual 6-8 week fundraising drive
• Conduct an average of 10 one-to-one meetings with clergy and lay leaders per week

Qualifications:

• Core passion for justice and equality
• Excellent relationship-building skills
• Exceptional work ethic
• Willingness to be trained to work with religious institutions
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a car

CLOUT is a diverse coalition including many low- and moderate-income, minority and immigrant communities. We strongly encourage people from these backgrounds, as well as DACA recipients and fluent Spanish speakers, to apply.

CLOUT is an equal opportunity employer.