Central Detroit and Charter Neighborhood Organizer

482Forward is looking for a community organizer to lead the Central Education Action Team and the Charter Organizing Committee with 482Forward.

About 482Forward

482Forward is an education organizing network in Detroit. 482Forward supports and trains parents, students, educators, and community members to fight for quality public education.

Position Details and Responsibilities

• Support and grow the youth and adult Central Education Action Team in council districts 2 and 5
• Build and maintain relationships with other organizers and organizations; and with teachers, parents and caregivers in Districts 2 & 5, especially at the following schools:
  • Marygrove (TSM)
  • Palmer Park Preparatory Academy
  • Spain
  • Pasteur
• Support and grow the 482Forward Charter Organizing Committee
• Facilitate monthly meetings with youth and parent leaders
• Conduct 20-30 1:1 conversations with parent, youth and community leaders monthly
• Support CEAT and Charter Team core team leaders weekly planning sessions
• Participate in network-wide 482Forward campaigns and lead neighborhood/charter campaigns
• Attend regular staff meetings and network meetings
• Accurately input data and maintain records to ensure we are able to see our entire network
• Plan events and host effective meetings with clear and purposeful agendas and effective task delegation

The above responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel classified in this manner. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Work Experience & Education Level
  • Experience working in predominantly Black communities
  • 3-5 years of community organizing experience
  • Current or recent (within the last 5 years) Detroit parent, caregiver, educator or student
• Skills & Attributes
  • Excellent listening and communication skills
  • Commitment to social and economic justice
  • Knowledge of issues affecting Black working-class communities
  • Microsoft Office / Google Suite proficiency is required
  • Excellent meeting facilitation & training skills
• Physical Demands: Must be able to be able to canvass and work for extended hours at community events.

Additional Job Specifications

• Job Classification: Full time, FLSA-exempt
• Compensation: $50,000-55,000, depending on experience.
• Work Schedule: Work schedules can vary based on organizational needs. Work plans will be an approximate average of 40 hours per week.
• Location: Onsite in Detroit, Michigan
• Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance; paid Office Closure and PTO; 401(k) plan available after 30 days of service with discretionary year-end contributions

482Forward contracts with BOOM LLC for backend & operational support including hiring and employment. BOOM LLC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Those that identify as queer, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, people of color, disabled, parents, are/have been system-impacted, are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.