Community Organizer

Part-Time, Hourly | 20–25 hours per week | $20-25/hour based on experience

Do you believe in the power of collective action fueled by personal stories to create lasting change? Are you passionate about building community power? Are you someone who thrives on connecting with people, building civic relationships, and mobilizing communities for justice? If so, this role might be a good fit for you.

Deep Center is seeking a dedicated Community Organizer to grow a coalition of justice system-impacted adults in Savannah. This role aims to build toward a future where reentry systems are more equitable, supportive, and rooted in dignity. The position has the potential to expand beyond this focus into other areas in the future, as identified by the community.

Aren’t sure if you meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that people from historically marginalized communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Deep Center, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and equity-driven workplace. So if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will:

• Build a coalition of justice system-impacted adults who are committed to advancing restorative reentry systems and criminal legal reform.
• Support and nurture leaders by building opportunities to develop tools, skills, and confidence to guide collective action.
• Build relationships that foster trust, solidarity, and shared purpose across the community.
• Lift up stories that challenge harmful narratives and inspire change.
• Strategize and take action through campaigns, advocacy, and mobilization efforts.
• Educate and engage the broader community through teach-ins, workshops, and forums.
• Co-facilitate the Justice Reform Partnership Southeast Chapter, a project of the Southern Center for Human Rights, to achieve its intended mission.

We’d love to work with someone who:

• Is deeply committed to equity, justice, and dignity.
• Enjoys building relationships across lines of difference and leading with empathy.
• Has experience facilitating conversations, leading meetings, and helping groups make collective decisions.
• Has lived experience with the criminal legal system and/or demonstrated experience organizing with systems-impacted communities.
• Can think strategically, communicate clearly, and adapt in dynamic contexts.
• Is excited about organizing evenings and sometimes weekends when the community is most available.

Physical Demands

This position is IN PERSON in Savannah, GA. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Much of the work of this position is completed while sitting at a desk, using a computer and phone. Requires talking, hearing, and visual acuity sufficient to perform these major functions. Role frequently requires navigating a physical office space and attending meetings and events at alternate locations. Requires walking, driving, and climbing stairs in some settings.

About Deep Center

Deep Center is a Savannah-based nonprofit that empowers young people and their families to thrive as leaders, creators, and advocates. Through writing, arts, storytelling, organizing, and policy advocacy, we amplify voices that are too often silenced and drive systemic change toward equity and justice.

If you’re passionate about creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and empowered. We want to hear from you!

To Apply

Deep Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to join our team. We strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ people, and those with lived experiences that reflect the Savannah community to apply.

We are conducting rolling interviews as eligible candidates apply and hope to fill the position as soon as possible. Do not wait to submit your application.

To apply please email 1) cover letter, 2) and resume to jobs@deepcenter.org. Applicant review will continue until the position is filled. Please indicate “Community Organizer” in the subject line. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls, please.