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About the organization
Citizen Action is a statewide grassroots movement organization that fights for political, social, racial, economic and environmental justice. We work at the grassroots to give people a sense of their own power. We collaborate with organizations and coalitions in communities throughout New York to address critical issues at the local, state and federal levels.
About the position
Citizen Action is looking to add a Rochester Community Organizer to our team. The community organizer is key to the success of our regional chapter. While organizers may participate in a multitude of issue and electoral campaigns, the main focus of the Rochester organizer will be education. They will work directly with leaders and members to create outreach strategies to engage the community and employ organizational building strategies to build power and the chapter’s political strength. The ideal candidate is personable and not afraid to use traditional organizing tactics such as door to door canvassing and phone banking to build the organization.
What you’ll do and the impact you'll make
Skills/Qualifications
Preferred Attributes
Location
This position is located in Rochester; staff must live in the Rochester area. This person will be reporting to that chapters’ office location. In-person participation in meetings and events may be required at different locations. Periodic travel across New York State is required. Travel may be required outside of New York State. Travel may include multiple day trips and over weekends.
Our Benefits
Please note, all benefits are subject to change.
Salary: $58,458.40
Union Affiliation
Citizen Action is proud to be a unionized workplace in partnership with Worker Action. This position is a bargaining unit position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Citizen Action of NY and The Public Policy and Education Fund are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We are looking for the most passionate people who want to join our team. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the terms of the ADA and state/local laws. Please let us know if you need assistance participating in the interview process.
Full Time
$97k-145k (estimate)
06/30/2024
07/13/2024
NEW YORK, NY
25 - 50
<$5M
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