State Community Organizer, Georgia State Office (West Georgia)

Job description

# The SPLC is seeking a State Community Organizer, Georgia State Office (West Georgia) who is passionate about social justice! --- The State Community Organizer builds and maintains relationships with community members, leaders, and partners. Identifies opportunities for community involvement and ways to support the Center's mission. They also engage allies in campaigns and advocacy efforts on a local and state level. This position will work from West Georgia 100% of the time, which includes but not limited to the following counties: Chattahoochee, Meriwether, Quitman, Randolph, Stewart, Talbot, Sumpter, and Doughtery (Albany). ### Who You Are **Experienced.** Demonstrated experience organizing communities, building grassroots networks, and cultivating strong partnerships with community leaders and organizations. **Call to Action:** You know how to move people from awareness to action through strategic outreach, leadership development, volunteer engagement, and advocacy campaigns. **Disciplined:** A self-starter who thrives with autonomy, takes initiative, and consistently follows through. **Data Informed:** Establish short- and long-term goals, track progress, and continuously improve organizing strategies. **Collaborative:** You value teamwork, recognizing that lasting community impact is built through strong relationships and shared leadership. **Adaptable:** Comfortable navigating evolving priorities while keeping community voices at the center of your work with a deep commitment to empowering communities. **Mission, Vision & Values Alignment**. Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to SPLC's mission, vision and values. ### What You'll Do **Plan** and organize projects and events; leads outreach and campaign activities, volunteer activities, mobilization efforts, and advocacy campaigns at local and state levels. **Promote** community engagement, collaborates with ally organizations and activists, and works to build the power of community members and to support their priorities. **Plan** for future work by SPLC and in collaboration with other partners. **Compile** progress reports and community updates to stakeholders. **Perform** research and develops tools and educational materials. **Perform** other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification. ### Minimum Qualifications *We are committed to equitable hiring practices, therefore you must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role.* - Minimum 1 year of community organizing and 1 year working on campaigns and/or advocacy efforts; and - High School Diploma or GED. ### Compensation & Benefits This is a non-exempt role, and the minimum starting salary is $61,825 ($29.72 per hour) annually. Salary will be commensurate with experience. *Click* [*here*](https://www.splcenter.org/careers/benefits-and-perks/) *to view the benefits available to SPLC staff.* ### Where & How You'll Work This role has the following work designation options: - **Regional Work:** Requires that employees reside in and be physically present during work hours in a specific geographic region (during the employee’s local time). The region could be part of a city, an entire county, or several states depending on the role. - This position will report to the Regional Manager, Community Organizer. ### Other Special Considerations This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions. *This position is represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild.* --- #### ### **Disclaimer:** The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position. ### **An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity** *Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally without regard to age, caregiver status, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, national origin, on the basis of genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, or veteran status.*