Community organizers for the Greater Minnesota Racial Justice Project - South Central
The ACLU-MN recently opened a racial justice project that that is based in Mankato, Minnesota and is seeking applicants for the position of Community Organizer. As a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to defending and expanding individual rights and personal freedom, the ACLU is the nation's foremost guardian of liberty. The ACLU-MN fights to protect civil liberties of Minnesotans through litigation, public education, and lobbying related to legislation that impacts civil liberties and civil rights.
The Community Organizer will report to the Public Education Coordinator of the ACLU-MN to carry out the ACLU's mission and to build an organizational structure that works to eliminate racial bias Mankato and its surrounding counties. The racial justice project will work in collaboration with statewide legal, legislative, public education and racial justice project departments, as well as the National ACLU's field department to achieve its goals.
Job Description
The community organizer will be responsible for implementing the programmatic policies of the ACLU-MN in Mankato and the eight surrounding counties (Blue Earth, Nicollet, La Sueur, Waseca, Faribault, Martin, Watonwan and Brown) and will be expected to perform the following duties:
• Design and implement grassroots strategies to mobilize ACLU-MN members and supporters to create change on eliminating racial bias in the communities it serves.
• Plan and implement community education events
• Serve as a an ACLU-MN representative to the cities and counties in the area
• Assist in the development and distribution of public education materials
• Recruit and work with local volunteers to assist in the office
• Develop and work with volunteers and the ACLU-MN legal counsel to screen requests for legal assistance in civil cases
• Develop research programs to document racial bias towards People of Color in the area
• Perform administrative tasks related to the position
Qualifications
• Strong understanding and commitment to civil rights issues, including supporting the mission of the ACLU
• At least two years experience with a labor union or community organization actively organizing for racial or social justice
• Ability to read, write and speak proficiently in Spanish and English, including the ability to present in both languages and write basic public education documents
• Experience working in Spanish speaking communities
• Sophisticated computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet preparation, and internet research. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; proficiency with other MS software such as Publisher and Access is a plus
• Successful track record in creating and implementing partnerships and collaborations
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including ability to motivate and interact effectively with people from different racial, social and economic backgrounds
• Experience organizing issue-orientation campaigns
• Excellent organization skills, independent worker with the ability to self motivate, work well with and lead others
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including some evening and weekend meetings
• MN drivers license
• Outgoing, straightforward, shares information easily, listens well & respects the abilities of others
• BA or equivalent preferred
Salary and Benefits
Salary based on experience. Excellent benefits include paid vacation, medical and dental insurance, 401 k and paid holidays.
To apply
Send a resume, cover letter and a brief writing sample (in both English and Spanish) and three references to Jana Kooren at jkooren@aclu-mn.org or send to:
Community Organizer Search
ACLU-MN
2300 Myrtle Ave, Suite 180
St. Paul, MN 55114
Applications accepted until position is filled.
The ACLU-MN is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to developing a diverse pool of candidates. Women, people of color, persons with disabilities, lesbians and gay men are encouraged to apply.
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