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Community Organizer

7-HOPE Alliance, California, MO, United States


To apply

Send an email to info@7hopealliance.org with the subject line: "APPLICATION: COMMUNITY ORGANIZER - (Your Name)".

Attach a resume.

Include either a cover letter or a short video (under 2 minutes) on why you are pursuing this position and why you are the right candidate.

Include 3 professional references.

About 7 HOPE Alliance 7-HOPE Alliance (7-Hydroxy Outreach for Public Education) is a nonprofit organization (501(c)(3) pending) dedicated to advancing public education, user support, and policy advocacy around 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a naturally occurring alkaloid in the kratom plant. Through a foundation of science, storytelling, and community, 7-HOPE empowers individuals, healthcare professionals, and policymakers with accurate, balanced information on 7-OH and its role in harm reduction, natural wellness, and safe, legal access to alternatives. The organization's mission centers on four pillars: science, education, advocacy, and user support. By confronting misinformation, promoting responsible use, and providing uplifting real‑life testimonials, 7-HOPE aims to ensure 7-OH remains available to the many individuals who find it to be a safe and effective alternative to dangerous painkillers and illegal drugs. For more information or to get involved, visit www.7hopealliance.org.

Compensation, Benefits, and Position Requirements

$5,000/month (contract runs 6 months with option to renew)

This is a contractor (1099) position.

Vehicle or access to alternative transportation required, at own cost (for local travel; out of state travel covered).

Hybrid position, with residency in CA, FL, or OH desired.

Primary Responsibilities

Serve as the lead coordinator implementing the 7 HOPE Community Mobilization Strategy and Field Plan.

Create and maintain a database of Coalition members, collecting key data points including contact info, organizational affiliations, socials handles, and interest areas.

Work with the 7 HOPE Team and Regional Directors to implement the Outreach Strategy, including target constituencies and outreach tactics to grow coalition membership and community partners.

Draft and send regular emails, calls, and text updates to Coalition, covering upcoming meetings, actions, and report‑backs on campaign activity.

Work with 7 HOPE Team to prepare agendas and speakers for Coalition meetings, and ensure facilitation and notetaking occurs in all meetings.

Develop a Speakers Series to get Coalition members out into the community presenting on our issues.

Schedule, organize, and host town halls, forums, protests, trainings, and other community meetings.

Support the National Coalition of students, researchers, harm reduction advocates, healthcare professionals, consumers, and industry stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

Passionate about drug policy reform, social justice, and medical freedom.

3-5 years of community organizing experience.

Strong verbal communication skills, a persuasive and passionate communicator.

Good writing skills (note taking, public testimony, talking points, letters).

Competency using G-mail, Microsoft Office, Zoom, and other applications.

Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.

Ability to exercise high levels of discretion with confidential information, and sound judgment on matters related to team culture.

Solutions‑oriented and proactive problem solver.

Ability to work independently, self‑directed, and taking broad guidance and applying it to specific programmatic context.

Ability to work quickly and cooperatively under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

7 HOPE Alliance prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment on the basis of gender, disability, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, color, creed or sexual orientation, marital or parental status, veteran’s status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

7 HOPE Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.

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