Urban Creators Hiring: Director of Capacity & Development, and Community Organizer
Bread & Roses
The Urban Creators (UC) is a North Philadelphia-based organization that uses food, art, education, and community organizing as tools to nurture resilience, self-determination, and equity in their community. Since 2010, UC has transformed 2-acres of land into Life Do Grow; an urban farm, neighborhood creative commons, and an artistic venue for radical self-expression.
Now, as they look towards the future, they are searching for a values-driven change agent to join their collective who has the skills needed to build organizational capacity, along with a passion for uplifting the leadership of those most impacted by the systemic injustices facing our community. This new Director of Capacity & Development (DoCD) will be responsible for collaboratively leading the organization's strategic development, while building the financial capacity to sustain current projects and programs and pursue new opportunities for growth. They will also work closely with the Director of Operations (DoO), as Co-Directors, to facilitate collective decision-making and accountability practices with staff members, report to the Board of Directors, and nurture an organizational culture rooted in love, respect, harmony, collaboration, mutual accountability, and commitment to core values. An ideal candidate is someone with proven leadership and management experience, and demonstrated commitment to building a more just and equitable world.
This is a full-time position with an annual salary of between $60,000-$75,000 year, commensurate with experience, with additional stipends towards transportation, personal/professional development, health and self-care, and generous leave time allowances. The Urban Creators will be accepting applications on a rolling basis throughout June and July, with a target start date of August/September, 2022.
For more information on this position or how to apply, please visit the UCs website at: www.urbancreators.org/job for up to date application information.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZER
The Urban Creators are seeking an experienced Community Organizer to join their team in support of ongoing community programs and outreach initiatives, and to lead new organizing activities that foster the necessary alignment to address critical community concerns. This role is central to their work as we continue to explore new and meaningful ways to build sovereignty in North Philadelphia, particularly as our community faces waves of displacement and gentrification. This Community Organizer will be responsible for: 1. Building and strengthening relationships with local community members, stakeholders, and partners; 2. supporting and actively promoting our public programs, markets, and events; 3. Facilitating community resource sharing; 4. developing strategies and partnerships to support anti-displacement efforts in our community; and 5. Nurturing the growth of emerging young organizers.
This will be a salaried position of between 20-30 hours/week with an annual salary of between $20,000 - 33,000, commensurate with experience, with additional stipends to go towards transportation and health/self-care, and generous leave time allowances. There will also be an opportunity for this position to expand to full time in 2023.
For more information on this position or how to apply, please visit the UCs website at: www.urbancreators.org/job for up to date application information.