Community Organizer-ENOUGH ACT

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

Summary/Objective
This position is responsible for focusing on assisting communities within the ENOUGH ACT eligibility track with partnership development, creation of cross-sector (i.e., cradle to career education, economically secure and healthy families, safe and thriving communities) plans to end concentrated child poverty, and implementation of those plans.

CAN seeks an eager candidate to connect and work with people of different identities—bridging racial, cultural and socioeconomic groups with care and intention. This candidate will be a Self-motivated, outgoing Community Organizer to work closely with our Director of Outreach Services and Essex ENOUGH advisory team to conduct outreach, base building, training, education and leadership development among our community members and families.

The organizer will be responsible for involvement in the Essex community of Baltimore County and coalitions working on issues related to the ENOUGH mission of ending childhood poverty.

PRIMARY DUTIES
Identify and organize leaders and potential leaders in the Essex community, schools, and neighborhoods to:

Community Support and Engagement:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for community grant awardees, offering guidance and support throughout the grant lifecycle.
• Work closely with community leaders in the Essex community to tailor support to their specific contexts.
• Support communities in securing holistic resources and additional assistance from national partners, state agencies, and other stakeholders.

Partnership Development:

• Assist communities in identifying, building, and maintaining strategic partnerships.
• Support the CAN Director of Outreach Services in implementing partnership development strategies and ensuring alignment with neighborhood plans.

Cross-Sector Collaboration:

• Facilitate collaboration between CAN, community partner coalition, local government, community leaders, and community residents to address key issues such as education, housing, and economic development.
• Provide on-the-ground support, helping communities navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities.

Technical Assistance:

• Helping the Essex Community navigate resources available to them through government resources, understand program requirements, and achieve their family and community goals.
• Support grantees in managing their projects, ensuring compliance with grant guidelines and effective use of resources.

Interface with Grants Management:

• Serve as a liaison between Essex Community and the ENOUGH Program’s grants management team, ensuring clear communication and smooth processes.
• Assist Director of Outreach Services with reporting, financial management, and other administrative tasks related to the ENOUGH ACT.

Information Sharing and Collaboration:

• Facilitate communication and collaboration among Community Members within the Essex community.
• Help organize and participate in regular meetings, workshops, and webinars to share best practices and foster a collaborative learning environment.

SECONDARY DUTIES:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Passionate about raising the community with hands-on activities and discussions
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and speak English.
• Ability to “meet people where they are”
• Organized and self-sufficient with time management, note and meeting keeping
• Full awareness of environmental stimuli
• Ability to identify, nurture, engage, organize and lead wide range of community residents, stakeholders, and leaders to form a collective governance structure that will guide the next phases of community needs assessment, strategic planning, and implementation.
• Committed to building people power and developing strong communities
• Environmental conditions:
  
  Indoor Work and Outdoor work activities

Education Experience and Knowledge

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in social work, Public Administration, Urban…