Position: Associate Organizer

Organization: DART was founded in 1982 to assist in the development of strong, congregation-based, grassroots community organizations committed to democratic principles and values of justice and fairness. The DART Network currently consists of 21 affiliates spread throughout Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, Indiana and Kentucky, each with their own leaders, staff, funding base and accomplishments toward justice at the local level. DART has fought and won across the country on a broad set of issues like joblessness, access to health care, living wage and job source agreements, police misconduct, improved public education, quality affordable housing, fair immigration practices and dozens of others.

Description: The role of the Associate Organizer is to challenge and support leaders in building the power of the organization and their institutions, so that they can more successfully transform our communities. The work of the organization can be categorized into the following four areas: leadership and staff development, issues, structure and fundraising.

Locations: Associate Organizer positions are currently available in Miami, West Palm Beach, Lakeland and Tallahassee, Florida.

Qualifications: Candidates must have completed a relevant training program, graduated from the DART Organizer Institute, or have professional organizing experience related to community union, electoral, or advocacy organizing. Also s/he must present a sincere passion for justice and community organizing. Our positions are limited to those who see this as a professional vocation, not just a job. Candidates must display a workmanlike diligence, be driven to produce sustained results, have proven capacity to build relationships of trust, create and execute a plan, act professionally, feel comfortable working with congregations, be accountable and willing to hold others accountable, demonstrate disciplined thought and action, and work in a team setting. Associate Organizers must also have a car. People of color are encouraged to apply, and in some cases Spanish language abilities may be necessary.

Salary & Benefits: $30,000-35,000 starting salary (depending on location and experience) including paid vacation and holidays; Full health coverage including sick days; Paid mileage of $.32/mile for work-related travel (e.g. to and from One-to-One meetings); Salary increases to be determined and negotiated by Lead Organizer and Board of Directors (typically after a 6-12 month probation period is completed satisfactorily, and annually based on specific performance indicators).

To Apply: We encourage you to send your resume to: Ben MacConnell, DART Network, 820 New York Street, Lawrence, KS 66044 or by email:jobs@thedartcenter.org. If you have any questions, please call (785) 841-2680. Also you can learn more about DART at our website: www.thedartcenter.org.