Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition 103 East 196^th Street Bronx, NY 10468 p: 718-584-0515 ext 212 f: 646-996-3760

Positions Available: Community Organizer

The NWBCCC is a people power organization that unites institutions and individuals in the Northwest Bronx on campaigns for social, economic, environmental, and racial justice. It is a membership led-broad based organization that uses direct action community organizing to address local housing, economic development, education, public safety, and environmental issues and to fight for broader policy change in these and other areas.

Responsibilities:

Ø Recruit and organize tenant associations, local congregations, community-based organizations, schools etc

Ø Organize issue campaigns that emerge from these institutions around housing, immigration, education, community and economic development

Ø Transition leaders into the core base of the NWBCCC to participate in the larger coalition.

Ø Strong focus on leadership development to build capacity of neighborhood leaders and institutions.

Ø Provide leadership trainings on organizing and political education and Know Your Rights Workshops.

Ø In conjunction with Executive Directors & Development Coordinator - write reports to current funders and assist with grant development to current & potential funders

Ø Must attend weekly staff meetings, participate in a staff peer accountability team, and submit weekly reflections

Ø Assist organization in raising funds through special events and membership dues

Requirements:

Ø Minimum two years experience in organizing, activism, or related field.

Ø Spanish language skills

Ø Commitment to social justice and understanding of community organizing approach to social change.

Ø Flexibility and strong interest in working as part of a team with other staff and neighborhood leadership.

Ø Work occasional weekends

Please send Resume and cover letter to Laura Vazquez at laura@northwestbronx.org