Congregational Organizer, Civic Action Network

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Community Renewal Society

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Community Renewal Society (CRS) is a progressive, faith-based organization that works to eliminate race and class barriers through investigative journalism, training, and organizing. The Civic Action Network, CRS’s organizing and training arm, is a growing network of diverse congregations working to fight for racial and economic justice through powerful, direct action campaigns.

This is a full time position that organizes current and new Community Renewal Society member congregations to create social change on issues of race and poverty. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with passion for social justice and experience in organizing and working with faith communities.

Key Responsibilities:

Organizing

• Organize new and existing member congregations on the South side and in the South suburbs of Chicago.
• Identify, train, and develop leaders in new and existing member congregations
• Build core Faith in Action teams in each member congregation
• Build a South side senior citizens organizing table to take action on issues affecting older adults on the South side.
• Work with leaders in member congregations to identify social justice issues affecting their communities for action.
• Work with leaders in member congregations to develop campaign strategies and execute actions for justice campaigns.
• Work to ensure high turn out for leaders for actions on all campaigns addressed by the network.
• Represent Community Renewal Society in various coalitions and work groups

Training

• Serve as a trainer for Community Renewal Society’s 3-Day Organizing Training and Congregational Justice Training.
• Recruit leaders and other community residents to trainings

General

• Maintain organizational records
• Manage online communication and advocacy tools.
• Attend and staff various CRS events.

Qualifications:

·         A passion for social justice and for working with faith based institutions

·         Motivation and drive

·         Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred

·         2 years of organizing experience

·         Experience working with clergy and congregations

·         Spanish speaking a strong plus

·         Valid IL drivers license and regular access to a vehicle (frequent local/in-state travel required)

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends

Salary commensurate with experience             Alex Wiesendanger

Excellent benefits package                             Community Renewal Society

Send or fax resume and cover letter to:                       332 S. Michigan Ave, Suite 500   

                                                                                                                                    Chicago, IL 60604

312. 427.6130 (fax)

awiesendanger@communityrenewalsociety.org

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

CRS is an equal opportunity employer