JONAH has an open part-time position for a Supporting Organizer. It is a 15 hour per week position at $15 an hour, guaranteed for one year with the potential to renew. Resume and cover letter due to [email protected] by January 10, 2025. Starts February 1, 2025.
Job Listing
Job Title: Supporting Organizer
Job Category: Organizing and Administration
Location: Chippewa Valley
Level/Salary Range: $11,700 for one year with possible renewal
Position Type: 0.375 PTE (15 hours/week)
Supervisor: Lynn Buske
Will train applicant: Yes
Travel required: Occasional
Date posted: 12/12/24
Posting expires: 1/10/25
Internal posting: www.jonahjustice.org/employment
External posting URL: None
Background
JONAH, since 2007, has been working to address root causes of social justice issues in the Chippewa Valley through an interfaith-based grassroots organizing model. We currently have an institutional membership of 18 faith communities, and work with a large volunteer base collaboratively and radically inclusively on Affordable Housing, Transformational Justice, Child Poverty, the Environment, Immigration, Mental Health and Transportation. Our goal is to lift up oppressed voices and empower people to be leaders in their community through our Organizing Training in order to impact changes that grows our community into a place that works FOR ALL.
Role and Responsibilities
Overall role will be to assist the Lead Organizer and be mentored in grassroots organizing.
- Outreach support – coordinating tabling events and volunteers
- Administrative tasks as arise – please communicate experience with computer programs
- Assist the fundraising and events team and assist in organizing events
- Learn about our issues from the community and write newsletter articles
- Build relationships with individuals and nurture existing relationships within the organization
- Communications support – social media sharing and engagement
- Canvassing and support voter engagement team, and build relationships with elected officials
- Follow up with JONAH leaders with JONAH needs
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Relevant work or life experience
- Self-initiative and work ethic
- Good communication
- Passion for social justice
Preferred Skills
- Eager to learn
- Social skills – good listener
- Public speaking skills
- Proficient in Google and Microsoft Office products
- Bonus if adept at social media
- Writing skills
- Fundraising experience
Additional Notes
- Part of WISDOM staff – must attend occasional meetings and events around the state.
- Must attend Gamaliel weeklong training within the first year.
- Benefits: mileage reimbursement options, sick and vacation time accrued, 401k after 1 year
How to Apply
Send cover letter of interest and resume to via fax or email to [email protected] by January 10, 2025. Interviews will be scheduled after that.
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