[COMM-ORG] job: Organizer Job, COFI Chicago, with salary info

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From: Ellen Schumer <eschumer at cofionline.org>


COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND FAMILY ISSUES (COFI)
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: COMMUNITY ORGANIZER

COFI seeks an experienced organizer interested in learning the Family 
Focused Organizing community organizing model and working with 
low-income parent leaders in Chicago’s African-American and Latino 
communities – both at the local and citywide levels. COFI’s mission is 
to strengthen the power and voice of low-income and working families at 
all levels of civic life – from local institutions and communities to 
the city and state policy arenas. COFI accomplishes its mission through 
a unique women-centered model of leadership development and community 
organizing called Family Focused Organizing, which emphasizes the 
interconnection between personal struggles and broader community issues 
and builds capacity for leaders to address these issues at both a 
personal level and through public action.

Current issue campaigns led by COFI’s citywide parent leader 
organization (POWER-PAC) include the Elementary Justice Campaign that 
seeks to end punitive school discipline policies and the criminalization 
of youth of color; the Recess for All! campaign to restore recess in 
Chicago’s public elementary schools, the Early Learning Campaign to 
eliminate barriers to access to quality preschool for low-income 
parents, and emerging campaigns around women and children’s health issues.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZER RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Community Organizer responsibilities include:
* Leadership development and strategic planning with low-income parent 
leaders both locally and at the citywide level.
* Research, issue development, media and coordination of both local and 
citywide organizing and public policy campaigns.
* Work with COFI staff team to implement COFI trainings and other 
organizational activities.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
* Minimum 2 years community, electoral, or labor organizing experience.
* Strong organizing skills and a commitment to learn COFI's Family 
Focused Organizing model.
* Demonstrated ability to develop and challenge community leaders and 
build campaigns that connect local issues with broader public policy issues.
* Strong research, policy analysis, and media skills. Excellent 
written/verbal communication skills.
* Strong facilitation, project leadership, and organizational skills; 
fundraising experience desirable.
* Knowledge, understanding of and commitment to the empowerment of 
low-income families (particularly women) and experience working with 
diverse communities.
* Spanish /English bilingual preferred.

OTHER:
* Salary range is generally $28,000 to $38,000 depending upon experience 
(will consider slightly higher salary for highly qualified, seasoned 
organizer); excellent benefits package.
* Family friendly work environment with flexible hours and 
family-supportive benefits.
* Women organizers and organizers of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants please email cover letter, resume and completed 
COFI application form to applications at cofionline.org; or mail to Ellen 
Schumer, COFI, 954 W. Washington, Box 42, Chicago, Illinois 60607; or 
fax to 312/226-5144. No phone calls please. Application form and more 
information about COFI are available at www.cofionline.org.