Organizer

Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network - PIIN Organizer

Job Overview and Description

Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network (PIIN) is a faith-based community organization building power within and among congregations, organizations, and individuals in Southwestern Pennsylvania. PIIN is committed to building people of faith into a diverse base that acts powerfully on local, regional, statewide or national issues of justice and fairness in our region. This happens through the disciplines of community organizing and leadership development, direct action, and negotiation with decision makers.

PIIN is a member of the Gamaliel Network, which resources, trains, and consults with its member organizations across the country. The PIIN organizer position is full time and some training and oversight will happen in conjunction with Gamaliel.

The organizer’s purpose is to build power through the development of leaders across PIIN’s base, particularly within each congregation, equipping them to act on issues of congregational self-interest as well as shared interest across the PIIN organization. To do this, the organizer will take an active role in fundraising, in empowering PIIN’s base to discern issues for public action, and in planning and executing public action campaigns with those leaders. The organizer will assist in recruiting new congregations/organizations, and training new leaders.

Compensation

Salary compensation will be based upon experience and education in the field.

Work Schedule

This is a salaried position. Work schedule is flexible and will include weekends and evenings as needed. The position will at times require more than 40 hours in a given week.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Organizing - The PIIN Organizer shall be focused on building power across and expanding PIIN’s base. To do this, the organizer will work on developing sound organizing strategies, recruiting leadership, assisting with fundraising, running member meetings, and facilitating training sessions. The Organizer shall conduct one-to-one conversations weekly to build relationships to expand the reach and effectiveness of the organization. The Organizer shall create community partnerships with congregations/organizations and individuals to further the work. The Organizer will work closely with spiritual leaders and core teams within congregations to build leaders and a powerful base.
• Communication Communication will be a vital element of the Organizer’s work. First, the Organizer must always practice good listening skills, be able to process, identify people's needs and potential and effectively agitate and move people to action. Second, the Organizer needs to always establish and build constructive working relationships with other people by conducting one-to-one conversations. Third, the Organizer must plan and chair meetings in every area of their job. Fourth, the organizer must master communication across the organization and base, as well as external communication.
• Reporting – The Organizer shall remain in close communication with the Gamaliel primary consultant and submit weekly written reports to both the consultant and PIIN direct report. The organizer shall submit a written monthly report to the PIIN Executive Committee and Board, and fulfill all written reports required by any grants received for the organization.
• Training and Education Plan and execute trainings and workshops that focus on developing leadership skills, education, and advocacy that meet the needs of our communities. The Organizer will also identify and recruit potential leaders to attend national, regional and local training conducted by Gamaliel and PIIN.
  • Trainings and workshops will include but are not limited to:
    • Trainings on the roles that the faith community can play in social and racial justice reform.
    • Train spiritual leaders/core teams within a congregation to identify issues/actions according to their self-interest and needs.
  • Training for the Organizer - The Organizer shall attend Gamaliel National Leadership Training at the first opportunity from date of hire. Ongoing formal and informal training will be a part of the Organizer’s growth. The organizer is expected to attend Gamliel organizer retreats and participate in other organizer gatherings. The Organizer shall obtain approval of and consult with their PIIN direct report and the PIIN Executive Committee before registering for formal training opportunities.
  • Evaluation and Success Metrics A formal review and Agreement renewal will take place annually and be conducted by PIIN’s President or other Board representative and/or the Organizer’s direct report. The review will remain on file as a part of the Organizer’s record. In addition, every 90 days the Organizer and their PIIN direct report will have a quarterly check-in meeting to assess the Organizer’s accomplishments and progress in achieving goals. Informal review or feedback should be ongoing and consistent to help in achieving personal and organizational goals.

The Organizer shall measure their success by tracking in writing, for PIIN’s review upon request, the following metrics:

• The number of one to ones conducted weekly/monthly.
• The number of new congregations/organizations recruited to the organization.
• The number of existing congregation/organizations current on membership dues and active in the PIIN organization.
• Fundraising goals achieved.

Reimbursement for Permitted Expenses – In addition to annual salary/benefits compensation, the Organizer may receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket program expenses upon presentation of receipts to PIIN, which may include transportation costs, training and education fees, and program expenses such as food and space rentals. The Organizer shall submit requests for reimbursements, and PIIN shall review and approve such requests, in a timely manner.

Apply via Idealist or Submit CV and Cover Letter to office@piinpa.org