Community Organizer

CODMAN SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CSNDC) seeks a self-motivated, experienced Community Organizer to help build a base of resident leaders — an “Equity Army” — to advocate for economic and racial justice within the Codman Square/Four Corners/South Dorchester neighborhoods of Boston.

Key responsibilities of the role include the following: cultivating relationships with community residents, partners, and stakeholders; developing strategic neighborhood outreach plans to recruit residents for leadership development, advocacy campaigns, and other initiatives; supporting the development and implementation of issue-oriented campaigns and special projects; ensuring accurate and timely reporting of activities to identify progress toward meeting goals; and representing CSNDC as needed at collaborative, coalition, and community meetings.

Our ideal candidate will have a proven commitment to social justice and possess many of the following skills and experiences: excellent verbal, written and organizational skills; strong understanding of organizing/mobilizing principles with at least 2-3 years of community organizing or related experience; demonstrated record of success in leadership development as well as formulation and implementation of organizing campaigns; availability to work some evenings, and periodic weekends; and bilingual in English and another language predominant in CSNDC’s service area is preferred.

This position is currently operating on a hybrid remote/in-office schedule. The base salary for this position is $58,000, actual salary will reflect experience and qualifications. For a full job description please visit the Jobs and Resources page on our website.

To apply email a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references to CSNDC’s Director of CORE Marilyn Forman, marilyn@csndc.com with Community Organizer in the subject line.