Job: Water Justice Organizer / Flint, Michigan -- Michigan United
ha...@miunited.org
Job Posting: Flint Water Justice Organizer
Deadline: Candidates must apply by March 18th, 2016.
Michigan United is a statewide coalition of faith, labor, civil rights, business, and social service organizations working together for racial and economic justice through community organizing. Michigan United is seeking dedicated staff to lead an urgent campaign in Flint, Michigan.
The people of Flint have been drinking poisoned water for over a year. This is the result of extreme negligence on the part of the State of Michigan, as well as a likely cover-up. This poisoning takes place within the context of the long-term struggle faced by Flint to overcome poverty, discrimination, and out-sourcing of manufacturing jobs.
The immediate crisis and long-term needs can only be met by rapidly developing the leadership of low-income families in Flint, and advocating for just reconstruction, reinvestment and health plans.
The role of the Flint Water Organizer will be to:
-Recruit Flint families to join campaigns to win just reconstruction, reinvestment and health programs.
-Train impacted families to become leaders of advocacy campaigns for community needs
-Work to support the local leadership coalition
-Conduct strategic advocacy campaigns to win reinvestment, renewal and just water policies for Flint
-Support ongoing door-to-door canvasses
-Develop community education programs on the long-term impacts of lead and copper poisoning
Position requirements. The Flint Water Organizer should:
-Have a tireless commitment to social justice;
-Be ready to talk to strangers and ask them to take action;
-Be a self-starter who can see opportunities and seize them;
-Be ready to work in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision on urgent campaign timelines;
-Have experience and public relationships in Flint;
-Have their own reliable car - American-made cars are strongly encouraged;
-Have their own cell phone and computer;
-Be comfortable working with a diverse group of partners, members, and staff;
-Be able to work with modern office software, including email and Google Drive.
The position is based in Flint, Michigan. Women, people of color, and LGBTQ persons are strongly encouraged to apply. Pay for this position is commensurate with experience. This position is funded full-time for 6 months, and may be extended pending additional fundraising.
Please send resume and cover letter to: ha...@miunited.org
Subject: Flint Water Organizer
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