job: organizer, Baltimore

[colist at comm-org.wisc.edu]

From: "Betty G. Robinson" <bgrobinson at verizon.net>




Work for Justice in Housing in Baltimore!

Community Organizers (1 Full Time, 1 Part Time)

For the Save Middle East Action Committee (SMEAC).



SMEAC represents the residents of East Baltimore who are being relocated 
due to the Johns Hopkins/Baltimore City government’s BioTech Park 
project. We are currently hiring two community organizers (one full time 
and one part time) who will continue the work to unite people in the 
area and across the city around the principles and program developed by 
the residents of Middle East as they are facing relocation from their 
homes. The work will be carried out through the resident’s organization, 
the Save Middle East Action Committee (SMEAC). The individual will be 
outreaching to residents through door knocking, popular education and 
other methods with the goal of the residents having a voice in the 
process and a full awareness of the choices facing them; in addition, 
the organizer will be building city-wide support for the Middle East 
residents in their effort to be treated with respect and dignity during 
the relocation process.



Qualifications: Experience as a community or political organizer and/or 
public policy advocate; knowledge/background in housing and neighborhood 
issues; knowledge of and sensitivity to anti-oppression issues; writing, 
public speaking and record keeping skills; enthusiasm for and knowledge 
of grassroots outreach methods; computer skills include word processing 
and familiarity with databases. High level of self-motivation important.



Competitive Salary based on experience; benefits included for full time 
position.



Send resume and cover letter to:

[For best consideration, by August 27th]



SMEAC Hiring Committee

C/o St. Wenceslaus

2111 Ashland Ave

Baltimore, MD 21205

(office # 410-522-3360)

or e-mail cover letter and resume to: smeacbaltimore at verizon.net





SMEAC is an equal opportunity employer; women and people of color 
encouraged to apply.