Community Organizer

The San Francisco Organizing Project (SFOP) is seeking organizers to join our team! We build power for change in 17 different neighborhoods across SF working on exciting local and citywide campaigns that focus on improving education, housing, economic opportunities, health care, safety and immigration policies. We work on state and federal policy with our sister organizations across California and the U.S. as part of the PICO National Network. We have a diverse staff and leadership base and are intentionally building a strong, multicultural organization.

Position Overview:

A community organizer with SFOP works with a variety of congregations and/or schools to: find and develop leaders; identify issues important to the local members; design campaign strategies and win policy changes that improve local neighborhoods and San Francisco.

Responsibilities:

• Building relationships and leadership of members in at least 5 congregations and/or schools
• Completing 20 one-on-one relational meetings every week with current and potential leaders of those communities.
• Training and developing community leaders from these institutions to act in the public arena
• Working with clergy and school leaders to support their institutions to act publicly on issues effecting their members
• Working with other staff to provide leadership for SFOP's citywide campaigns for healthcare, housing, education, immigration and violence prevention
• Participating in PICO National Network initiatives and campaigns to move policy at the state and national levels

We are an organization that highly values staff development, support and growth. SFOP has a strong learning culture, including weekly staff development and coaching opportunities, and PICO regional and national trainings. We place a high priority on personal learning, relationship building, and creating a respectful and supportive multi-ethnic, multi-faith, and multilingual organization. This is a full-time, exempt position, with night and weekend work expected. Opportunities for advancement within PICO.

Qualifications:

1. College/University degree, or equivalent work experience
2. Strong public speaking, writing, and analytical skills
3. Strong interpersonal and relational skills; commitment to building a multicultural work environment
4. Disciplined, and able to work effectively in highly unstructured environment
5. Desire to learn, ability to be self-reflective and openness to challenge
6. Strong interest in community and social justice issues.
7. Experience working in communities of color preferred, particularly faith communities of color
8. Spanish or Chinese language skills a plus, but not required
9. 1-3 years of community organizing experience (union, congregation-based or other) a plus. 

Deadline: Resumes will be accepted on a rolling basis. Interviews will begin immediately.

To Apply:

Learn more about SFOP. Learn more about careers in faith-based community organizing.

All applicants must apply for this position using the online application. Be sure to have an electronic file of your resume (preferably in PDF format) ready to be uploaded with your application, AND a cover letter (stating why you would be ideal for this position) ready to be cut and pasted into the online application form. If you need assistance, contact us by email.

For more information about this position, contact SFOP, 3215 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, CA 94109. For more information about organizing careers with PICO, contact Rev. Michael-Ray Mathews, Director of Outreach and Recruitment.

Top candidates will be asked to demonstrate skills and commitment through an intensive screening process including interviews with up to 10 community leaders and board members.