Community Organizer
Job Location
Annapolis, MD
On-Site
Published By
Publisher Name
Type of Job
Full-Time
Salary
40,000
Published Date
May 3, 2021
About the job
General Description: Maryland League of Conservation Voters (Maryland LCV) and Maryland
League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (Maryland LCV EF) are hiring a full-time
Community Organizer for its Chispa Maryland program. Maryland LCV EF launched Chispa
Maryland in 2014, a grassroots community organizing program to ensure Latinx families have
strong leadership and power to identify and influence environmental and public health policies
and decisions that affect their lives. Since then, Chispa Maryland has established itself as one of
few environmental programs in the state with a strong and diverse grassroots community that is
growing in capacity. Chispa Maryland has established relationships with environmental and
social justice groups, and our volunteers and activists have become environmental leaders that
have taken numerous actions to protect the health of their families and communities from
environmental hazards such as harmful chemicals and air and water pollution.
The Chispa Maryland Community Organizer will engage and build leadership among Latinx,
communities of color and youth in Maryland. The Community Organizer will conduct outreach
to identify community members that are affected by environmental injustices and other
environmental issues and will support them in building skills and capacity to advocate and lead
efforts to fight environmental injustices, create social and economic opportunities, and protect
their families, communities and the environment. We are looking for a creative, ambitious and
experienced community organizer who is passionate about social change and justice, building
individual and collective power and is goal driven. This position will report to the Organizing
Manager and will work in close collaboration with other members of the staff.
Responsibilities:
●Develop relationships and partnerships with community organizations, leaders, and
institutions, particularly among communities of color and other relevant communities;
●Reach out to and recruit volunteers through door-knocking, presentations, one-on-one’s
and phone calls that identify new volunteers and members;
●Identify and create opportunities for building the engagement and leadership of
members and support their growth and development;
●Support grassroots leaders to develop and implement work plans that result in them
forming committees consisting of their friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers;
●Work with the Chispa Maryland team to develop and lead trainings that develop the
skills and deepen the commitment of community members;
●Work closely with the Maryland LCV/EF team to develop, implement, and evaluate issue
campaigns that successfully recruit volunteers, build grassroots leaders, and get the
attention of decision makers and media;
●Work with the Chispa communications team to identify and develop powerful
storytellers and media spokespeople from among the membership, and increase
Maryland LCV/EF and Chispa’s online engagement and presence.
Qualifications:
●1-3 years experience working in grassroots community or labor organizing programs,
including experience in programs that include volunteer outreach (canvassing, phone
banking, house visits, etc.), training volunteers, monitoring goals, developing strategies
and tactics, and forming alliances with other groups.;
●Enthusiasm and commitment to amplify the voice and leadership of communities of
color in Maryland. Ability to conduct basic research to learn issues, develop a power
analysis and political lay of the land, including the positions and values of policymakers;
●Excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize and
effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment;
●Creative problem-solver who is resourceful during challenging or new situations;
●Strong communication skills. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Experience with Google
Workspace (G Suite).
The ideal candidate also has:
●A deep commitment to environmental and equity and justice issues and an
understanding of how issues of racial and economic justice impact Latinx and other
communities of color in Maryland;
●A demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity and an understanding and
awareness of differing identities;
●The ability to work across gender, race, ethnicity, inmigration status, socio-economic
backgrounds and other identity lines;
●A shared commitment to increasing racial diversity in our movement and organization,
integrating justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive
organizational culture;
●The ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
Salary and Compensation: Competitive non-profit salary range depending on qualifications
and experience. The salary is accompanied by a generous benefits package including health,
dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401K plan with an employer match.
Position Requirements: This is a full-time position. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the
organization is working from home. Outside of the pandemic the position is based in Annapolis
with telecommuting options. The Chispa Maryland Community Organizer reports to the
Organizing Manager.
To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and salary range to Ramon Palencia-Calvo at
careers@mdlcv.org with Chispa Maryland Community Organizer in the subject line.
Applications accepted until position is filled. Ideal start date is ASAP.
Maryland LCV, a 501(c)(4) organization activates Marylanders to promote and pass equitable
laws and policies for clean water, healthy air, a resilient climate, and thriving communities. We
hold elected officials accountable, and educate and endorse candidates for public office. The
Maryland LCV Education Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization that supports and amplifies a diverse
and inclusive environmental movement across the state. Through outreach and education, the
Education Fund supports communities disproportionately impacted by environmental injustices
and builds grassroots field capacity for legislative advocacy and environmental issues. The
Maryland LCV PAC is the organization that directly helps elect pro-conservation candidates.