Description:

The Director of Civic Engagement will play a key role in advancing and advocating for equality, justice, and empowerment for marginalized communities. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to engage congregations and communities, promote civic participation, and advance public policy initiatives in alignment with the organization’s mission. The Political Director will work closely with the Executive Director and other members of senior management to build relationships with elected officials, community organizations, and others to advance social justice efforts and drive systemic change.

Essential Functions:

• Lead, direct and help coordinate all aspects of the organization’s C3 and C4 civic engagement work initiatives.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive civic engagement strategy to build awareness, mobilize support, and drive action on issues related to social justice and equality.
• Build relationships with elected officials and community leaders to advocate for policy changes and amplify the voices of marginalized communities.
• Organize events, campaigns, and initiatives to promote voter education, registration and turnout among underserved populations.
• Collaborate with other key staff members and partner organizations to integrate civic engagement efforts to broader advocacy campaigns and initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze relevant legislative and policy developments at the local and state levels and develop strategies for influencing decision-making processes.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to volunteers.

Core Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong creativity and design skills.
• Supervisory responsibilities: N/A
• Work environment: Hybrid with 75% in office (and/or field) and 25% at home
• Physical demands: 80% sedentary, 3% pushing, 3% lifting and 3% pulling
• Travel required: up to 50% travel throughout the State
• Required education and experience: Bachelor’s Degree 
• Preferred education and experience: 5 years experience in civic engagement

Description: Dedicated and passionate organizer to play a key role in building and growing a base of community members, executing strategic campaigns for social change, and advancing our organization’s mission. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to social justice, excellent communication skills, the ability to build relationships and engage diverse communities, and is persistent and self-reflective.

Essential Functions:

• Build a base of community members in specified geographic location or specific constituency; build relationships with organizations, and community leaders to advance strategic goals of the organization.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and events to educate, empower, and mobilize community members to take action.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, activists, and grassroots organizations to strengthen coalitions and partnerships.
• Identify and develop community leaders and volunteers, providing training, support, and opportunities for leadership development.
• Lead grassroots advocacy campaigns and initiatives to address social, economic, and environmental injustices and promote positive change.
• Coordinate with other departments within the organization to integrate organizing efforts with broader initiatives and programs.
• Assist with the development and implementation of organizing strategies, tactics, and
  messaging to achieve campaign goals.
• Mobilize community members to participate in civic engagement activities, such as voter registration, voter education, and advocacy.
• Track and evaluate organizing activities, outcomes, and impact and prepare reports for internal and external leaders.

Core Competencies:

• Required education and experience: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., community organizing, social work, political science) preferred; relevant experience may be substituted for education.
• Strong commitment to social justice, equity, and community empowerment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with diverse leaders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications.
• Track and evaluate organizing activities, outcomes, and impact, and prepare reports for internal and external leaders.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct 15-20 one-on-one meetings each week with new or established POWER leaders, clergy, and community members on a consistent and regular basis
• Prepare written weekly reports on progress and outcomes of work.
• Develop organizing teams within congregations
• Use databases to record work
• Provide regular organizing training for POWER leaders and community members in the principles and strategies of congregation-based community organizing
• Support POWER congregational teams in outreach, research, and strategic planning leading to large community action meetings that impact systemic change
• Attend professional development sessions
• Meet on a regular basis with supervisor to shadow, plan and evaluate work progress

Physical Requirements:

• Supervisory responsibilities: N/A
• Work environment: Hybrid with 30% remote, and 70% attending meetings
• Physical demands: 80% sedentary, 3% pushing, 3% lifting and 3% pulling
• Travel required: As needed

POWER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in its staff, and offers a competitive salary and generous benefits. Join the POWER family to advance social justice and improve the lives of millions. Apply Today!

Salary & Benefits:

Competitive salary for this line of work offered. Starting salary at $52,500, commiserate with experience. 

Benefits: Life and Health care plan for employee including dental and vision.  Retirement plan after one year of employment. 

To apply:

Email the following to info@powerphiladelphia.org with the subject line “Community Organizer Position, Philadelphia”

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter describing your background, interest in, and qualifications for this position

3. List of three professional references

Description: Dedicated and passionate organizer to play a key role in building and growing a base of community members, executing strategic campaigns for social change, and advancing our organization’s mission. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to
social justice, excellent communication skills, the ability to build relationships and engage diverse communities, and is persistent and self-reflective.

Essential Functions:

• Build a base of community members in specified geographic location or specific constituency; build relationships with organizations, and community leaders to advance strategic goals of the organization.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and events to educate, empower, and mobilize community members to take action.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, activists, and grassroots organizations to strengthen coalitions and partnerships.
• Identify and develop community leaders and volunteers, providing training, support, and opportunities for leadership development.
• Lead grassroots advocacy campaigns and initiatives to address social, economic, and environmental injustices and promote positive change.
• Coordinate with other departments within the organization to integrate organizing efforts with broader initiatives and programs.
• Assist with the development and implementation of organizing strategies, tactics, and
  messaging to achieve campaign goals.
• Mobilize community members to participate in civic engagement activities, such as voter registration, voter education, and advocacy.
• Track and evaluate organizing activities, outcomes, and impact and prepare reports for internal and external leaders.

Core Competencies:

• Required education and experience: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., community organizing, social work, political science) preferred; relevant experience may be substituted for education.
• Strong commitment to social justice, equity, and community empowerment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with diverse leaders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications.
• Track and evaluate organizing activities, outcomes, and impact, and prepare reports for internal and external leaders.

Physical Requirements:

• Supervisory responsibilities: N/A
• Work environment: Hybrid with 30% remote, and 70% attending meetings
• Physical demands: 80% sedentary, 3% pushing, 3% lifting and 3% pulling
• Travel required: As needed

POWER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in its staff, and offers a competitive salary and generous benefits. Join the POWER family to advance social justice and improve the lives of millions. Apply Today!

Salary & Benefits:

Competitive salary for this line of work offered. Starting salary at $52,500, commiserate with experience. 

Benefits: Life and Health care plan for employee including dental and vision.  Retirement plan after one year of employment. 

To apply:

Email the following to info@powerphiladelphia.org with the subject line “Community Organizer Position, Lancaster”

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter describing your background, interest in, and qualifications for this position

3. List of three professional references

Description: Dedicated and passionate organizer to play a key role in building and growing a base of community members, executing strategic campaigns for social change, and advancing our organization’s mission. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to
social justice, excellent communication skills, the ability to build relationships and engage diverse communities, and is persistent and self-reflective.

Essential Functions:

• Build a base of community members in specified geographic location or specific constituency; build relationships with organizations, and community leaders to advance strategic goals of the organization.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and events to educate, empower, and mobilize community members to take action.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, activists, and grassroots organizations to strengthen coalitions and partnerships.
• Identify and develop community leaders and volunteers, providing training, support, and opportunities for leadership development.
• Lead grassroots advocacy campaigns and initiatives to address social, economic, and environmental injustices and promote positive change.
• Coordinate with other departments within the organization to integrate organizing efforts with broader initiatives and programs.
• Assist with the development and implementation of organizing strategies, tactics, and
  messaging to achieve campaign goals.
• Mobilize community members to participate in civic engagement activities, such as voter registration, voter education, and advocacy.
• Track and evaluate organizing activities, outcomes, and impact and prepare reports for internal and external leaders.

Core Competencies:

• Required education and experience: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., community organizing, social work, political science) preferred; relevant experience may be substituted for education.
• Strong commitment to social justice, equity, and community empowerment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with diverse leaders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications.
• Track and evaluate organizing activities, outcomes, and impact, and prepare reports for internal and external leaders.

Physical Requirements:

• Supervisory responsibilities: N/A
• Work environment: Hybrid with 30% remote, and 70% attending meetings
• Physical demands: 80% sedentary, 3% pushing, 3% lifting and 3% pulling
• Travel required: As needed

POWER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in its staff, and offers a competitive salary and generous benefits. Join the POWER family to advance social justice and improve the lives of millions. Apply Today!

Salary & Benefits:

Competitive salary for this line of work offered. Starting salary at $52,500, commiserate with experience. 

Benefits: Life and Health care plan for employee including dental and vision.  Retirement plan after one year of employment. 

To apply:

Email the following to info@powerphiladelphia.org with the subject line “Community Organizer Position, Montgomery County”

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter describing your background, interest in, and qualifications for this position

3. List of three professional references

Description: Dedicated and passionate organizer to play a key role in building and growing a base of community members, executing strategic campaigns for social change, and advancing our organization’s mission. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to social justice, excellent communication skills, the ability to build relationships and engage diverse communities, and is persistent and self-reflective.

Essential Functions:

• Build a base of community members in specified geographic location or specific constituency; build relationships with organizations, and community leaders to advance strategic goals of the organization.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and events to educate, empower, and mobilize community members to take action.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, activists, and grassroots organizations to strengthen coalitions and partnerships.
• Identify and develop community leaders and volunteers, providing training, support, and opportunities for leadership development.
• Lead grassroots advocacy campaigns and initiatives to address social, economic, and environmental injustices and promote positive change.
• Coordinate with other departments within the organization to integrate organizing efforts with broader initiatives and programs.
• Assist with the development and implementation of organizing strategies, tactics, and
  messaging to achieve campaign goals.
• Mobilize community members to participate in civic engagement activities, such as voter registration, voter education, and advocacy.
• Track and evaluate organizing activities, outcomes, and impact and prepare reports for internal and external leaders.

Core Competencies:

• Required education and experience: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., community organizing, social work, political science) preferred; relevant experience may be substituted for education.
• Strong commitment to social justice, equity, and community empowerment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with diverse leaders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications.
• Track and evaluate organizing activities, outcomes, and impact, and prepare reports for internal and external leaders.

Physical Requirements:

• Supervisory responsibilities: N/A
• Work environment: Hybrid with 30% remote, and 70% attending meetings
• Physical demands: 80% sedentary, 3% pushing, 3% lifting and 3% pulling
• Travel required: As needed

POWER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in its staff, and offers a competitive salary and generous benefits. Join the POWER family to advance social justice and improve the lives of millions. Apply Today!

Salary & Benefits:

Competitive salary for this line of work offered. Starting salary at $52,500, commiserate with experience. 

Benefits: Life and Health care plan for employee including dental and vision.  Retirement plan after one year of employment. 

To apply:

Email the following to info@powerphiladelphia.org with the subject line “Community Organizer Position, Location TBD”

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter describing your background, interest in, and qualifications for this position

3. List of three professional references

Description: POWER’s Data Specialist plays a central role in empowering organizers with voter engagement and membership data, strengthening our relationship with partners, and leading strategic data initiatives that enhance our organizing impact. This individual will help departments tell their collective stories through data, provide metrics that measure impact, and assist them with their overall needs. The Data Specialist will work closely with the Data Manager, and internal and external partners to advance social justice efforts and drive systemic change. This position is ideal for someone who takes an interest in the “nitty-gritty” of data and has an interest in working at a progressive organization.

This is a permanent, full-time bargaining unit position that reports to the Data Manager.

Essential Functions: 

• Responsible for collecting, organizing, and storing company data.
• Develop and implement data management procedures/trainings to ensure adequate, legitimate, and accurate data
• Coordination of data with department heads to support their activities
• Presenting data findings in a clear and compelling manner through reports, dashboards, and visualizations
• Provide informative reports and updates to the Operations team and larger staff community.
• Collecting and organizing voter registration data to create comprehensive voter lists for targeted outreach and engagement efforts
• Creating lists of community members interested in specific issues or causes relevant to the organization’s mission to identify supporters and mobilize them for actions.         
• Implement regular training for POWER staff, leaders and community members on how data impacts organizing work. 
• Maintain compliance with FCC, 10DLC, and TCPA Compliance Guidelines as well as State Voices, America Votes and POWER best practices in the use of all tools and data
• Supporting in the administration of POWERs EveryAction and VAN instances; responds to data requests from staff quickly and efficiently

Core Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with diverse leaders. 
• Experience with EveryAction/NGPVAN or other civic engagement or voter contact tools such as Empower, Scale2Win, GetThru
• Excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Commitment to the organization’s value and mission statement
• Proficiency in SQL, R, Python and an understanding of BigQuery preferred but not immediately required 
• At least 1-3 years of experience working in a technical capacity supporting progressive organizations OR 2 cycles of data analysis/strategy experience

Physical Requirements:

• Supervisory responsibilities: N/A 
• Work environment: Hybrid with 75% remote and 25% in office 
• Physical demands: 80% sedentary, 3% pushing, 3% lifting and 3% pulling 
• Travel required: N/A

EEO:

POWER Interfaith is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its employment practices or activities based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We intend that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.