Community Organizer

Job Description Job Title: Community Organizer Division: Community Development Reports To: Community Development Director/Assistant Community Development Director FLSA Status: Non-exempt Revision Date: October 10, 2023 Job Classification: Grade 6 SUMMARY Bringing people together on behalf of and/or in response to community needs. It is designed to nurture community engagement that activates solutions to these needs. Community Organizers focus on the realities of poverty at the local level, the needs of those living in poverty and the cost of poverty to individual communities. Work with social services, local government, school districts, chambers of commerce, local non-profit organizations, and community members to create positive change and improve quality of life for all members of the community. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. 1. Responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating and implementing community based project(s) as assigned. 2. Responsible for achieving or exceeding the goals of the agency Strategic Plan and corresponding strategic priorities. Monitoring and documenting the ongoing activities assigned community projects. 3. Resource Development: Responsible for identifying, requesting and implementing financial resources for the support of community based projects and initiatives. 4. Assists in the development of written policies and procedures for operation of any newly established community programs. 5. Develops and works with a volunteer network. 6. Responsible for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with community resources including human service agencies, organizations, individuals, and local public officials in order to better serve low-income families. 7. Develop new partnerships in the community to support community based projects and the agency. 8. Acts as a community advocate by speaking to community organizations and other community meetings. 9. Meets minimum requirements for community project as assigned by Division Director. 10. Responsible for meeting minimum contractual requirements. 11. Completes monthly and quarterly reports and other special reports required in a timely manner. 12. Maintains records required by funding sources, governmental regulations or agency policies. 13. Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or related field from a four- year college or university; or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customer/clients or employees of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. COMPUTER SKILLS Proficient personal computer skills, including electronic mail, record-keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc. PLANNING/ORGANIZATION Ability to prioritize, organize, and delegate assignments. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must have valid driver’s license, have reliable transportation and meet Missouri automobile liability minimum requirements. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision. This position has sedentary physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The working conditions are well-light, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation. The noise level is usually moderate. Employee Signature Date Employee Name