Community Organizer

The PA Solidarity Project (PSP) Overview

PSP is a brand new social change organization that has a big vision for Pennsylvania. We are driven by a desire to build a future where every person in the state has what they need to thrive and feels like they belong. To achieve this vision we’re committed to building power rooted in multiracial working-class communities. Through identifying and cultivating grassroots leaders, conducting issue and electoral campaigns, policy development, research analysis, narrative amplification, and coalitions, we will transform politics at the local and state level to be responsive and accountable to working-class needs.

The challenges we’ll face combined with the audacity of our vision calls us to build a team of courageous, creative, strategic people who are committed to building a more equitable Pennsylvania. Our desire is to build an organization that can be highly adaptive and scalable by blending the best of traditional community organizing with innovations that multiply our impact on people and systems. The work for PSP begins in Philadelphia but will expand to other regions of the state as we take serious the long-term need to build governing power at the state level.

Current Opening

PSP’s initial organizing is focused in neighborhoods in southwest Philadelphia. This position is responsible for building and exercising long-term power in these communities. The path to power for the Organizer is primarily connected identifying and cultivating grassroots leaders and moving campaigns that lead to real change.

This is a unique opportunity to join a startup and build an innovative and high impact organization. This means things will move fast and everyone will wear multiple hats.

This role is perfect for someone who loves people, justice, and enjoys the spirit of a startup (if you get excited by phrases like “Let’s figure it out,” you’ll fit right in). We’re looking for teammates who balance confidence and humility, and are committed to learning and growing.

Though experience is preferred, it is not required - we will train and coach you to set you up for success.

Core Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Community Outreach & Engagement: one-on-one meetings, events, home visits, canvassing, phone banking
• Leadership Development: recruiting, training, and coaching community leaders; developing leadership growth plans for specific people, including monitoring progress and making interventions as needed
• Issue and Electoral Campaigns: developing and executing strategic workplans, mobilizing supporters, and ensuring members are learning and leading throughout the process
• Coalition Building: building/supporting partnership with allied organizations
• Uphold the pillars of our organizational culture: embrace, model, and spread our core culture ideas
• Staff Meetings and Trainings: attend all staff gatherings with a commitment to participate and desire to learn

Requirements:

• Eligible to work in the US
• Proficiency in basic computer programs (Google Suite, Zoom)
• Be able to work some evenings and weekends
• Must have a driver's license
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in multicultural spaces
• Demonstrated commitment to developing and elevating other people’s growth

Preferred, but not required:

• Fluency in languages other than English, especially French or Spanish
• Have at least 2 years of community. labor, tenant, or faith-based organizing experience

Job Competencies:

• Strong time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to adapt to the context and work under pressure
• High level of accountability and initiative; needs to be a self-starter and eager to do team work in service to organizational objectives

PSP offers an excellent benefits package including premium medical, dental, and vision insurance, an employer-funded pension, paid family leave, an annual professional development allowance, paid vacation, sick, and personal days. The salary range for this position is $46,000-$56,000 depending on experience.

PSP places a high value on creating and fostering an inclusive workplace. We do not make hiring decisions based on race, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, political affiliation, pregnancy, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Required: proficiency in English

Bonus: proficiency in Spanish or French