Community Oranizer Department: NNAAC (National Network for Arab American Communities) Location: Dearborn, MI START YOUR APPLICATION (https://apply.hrmdirect.com/resumedirect/ApplyOnline/Apply.aspx?req\_id=3345787&source=3345787-CJB-0) Job Title: Community Organizer Job Status: Full-time Job Summary: Under general supervision, the Community Organizer implements field strategies to achieve ACCESS- advocacy, civic engagement, and other campaign goals. Identifies and recruits strategic partners, as well as individuals to be engaged with us and advocate for assigned issue areas. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Work with team members to develop and execute field strategies to achieve established advocacy and civic engagement goals - Identify and recruit new supporters of ACCESS- advocacy and community engagement initiatives - Conduct outreach to raise the visibility of assigned advocacy initiatives and organization priorities through community events, tabling and building earned media events - Develop and maintain growing database of engaged people - Build and develop relationships with strategic partners including individuals and community organizations to accomplish advocacy and civic engagement objectives - Meet all reporting requirements based on assigned functional area - Interpret/translate information for program participants as needed based on assigned functional area - Maintain clip files, photo archives and other publication archives - Gather and identify messaging, design, and content for print and electronic communications - May research, write and edit communication pieces designed to promote and enhance the program including writing press releases, news briefs, e-newsletters, e-mail, program website and other materials - Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications - Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: - Intermediate concepts, principles and practices of community organizing, advocacy and civic engagement - Arab/Middle Eastern issues, culture and languages is preferred Skill in: - Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office - Community Outreach / Activism Ability to: - Incite enthusiasm and influence, motivate, and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes - Organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments - Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing - Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment - Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner - Establish and maintain effective working relationships - Speak and/or write in Arabic is preferred Educational/Previous Experience Requirements: - Minimum Degree Required: o Associate degree or 60 semester credits of study (or 90 quarter credits) in a related field - Required Disciplines: o Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, or related field ~and~ - At least one year of field organizing and advocacy experience required or any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources ~or~ - Minimum Degree Required: o High School Diploma or GED ~and~ - At least five years of field organizing, and advocacy experience required Licenses/Certifications: - Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire: o None Working Conditions: Hours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required Travel Required: Local travel up to 75% Working Environment: Climate controlled office START YOUR APPLICATION (https://apply.hrmdirect.com/resumedirect/ApplyOnline/Apply.aspx?req\_id=3345787&source=3345787-CJB-0)