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Monday September 15, 2014

Pilsen Alliance Hiring: Community Organizer

Job Description:
Community Organizer

Pilsen Alliance, a dynamic, expanding grassroots organization based in the Pilsen neighborhood, is seeking a fulltime organizer to help move the neighbors’ agenda forward.  Pilsen Alliance is committed to social justice through issue organizing, direct action and leadership development.  

The Community Organizer’s main duties involve door-to-door canvassing, identification of issues, mobilizing the community and providing leadership development.  A successful candidate for this position is an energetic, motivated and principled individual willing to work very hard on behalf of working people.

Responsibilities of the Organizer include:

• Canvassing the community to learn about neighbors’ issues through a survey
• Working on community outreach with staff and leaders
• Working with Pilsen Alliance staff to maintain and update the database
• Assisting with coordination and production of various community events
• Other duties to be determined
• It requires working evenings and some Saturdays
• The Organizer reports to the Executive Director

Qualifications:
• Self motivated, intelligent, with a deep commitment to social justice
• Great communication skills 
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Positive, enthusiastic and professional attitude 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both in person and over phone
• Ability to work independently
• Previous community or union organizing experience preferred, but not required

Compensation:  
Low to mid 30s, commensurate with experience

Expected Starting Date: 
Immediately

To apply for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to pilsenalliance@thepilsenalliance.org

For more information visit www.thepilsenalliance.org