Community Organizer I Gwinnett County
Wearecasa, Atlanta, GA, United States
CASA & CASA IN ACTION SYNOPSIS
CASA’s mission is to create a more just society by building power and improving the quality of life in working‑class communities of color, Indigenous, and immigrant populations. CASA in Action is a related nonprofit that shares this goal in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Georgia. Employees split time between the two organizations; this does not affect salary or benefits.
DEPARTMENT SYNOPSIS
The Community Organizing Department identifies, trains, and mobilizes community members to create long‑term improvements in their neighborhoods, jobs, and lives through collective direct action, voter education, and mobilization.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Community Organizer identifies and fosters grassroots leadership; recruits members into the organization; maintains own committee(s); conducts local meetings; mobilizes members for actions; and performs a variety of other tasks to build grassroots power.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
One‑on‑one grassroots outreach in the field.
Identify and develop local leaders to get involved in organizing campaigns through in‑depth one‑on‑ones and ongoing leadership training with the Lead Organizer.
Organize and maintain local committees and hold regular meetings.
Ensure active involvement of members in state and national campaigns through regular mobilization.
Facilitate organizational meetings, events, and training participation.
Represent and facilitate leaders before the media, legislative bodies, community meetings, coalitions, and funders.
Interpret for community members when necessary to facilitate their involvement in the campaign.
Attend internal staff meetings.
Administer reporting, reconciliation, and database entry.
Participate in CASA actions, mobilizations, and events as needed.
Build power through voter registration and education campaigns, ally development, and participation in coalitions or networks.
Track time and communications to ensure appropriate assignment to direct and grassroots lobbying and electioneering.
Support the development and expansion of the organization.
Meet deadlines established by supervisor and in working plans.
Provide quality customer service to all members, partners, vendors, and visitors.
Understand and promote CASA membership and services.
Maintain a positive attitude.
Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
Up to 8 years of education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Demonstrated commitment to social justice.
Valid driver’s license and reliable car, with willingness to drive community members in a van or personal vehicle when necessary.
Fluency in English and Spanish.
COMPENSATION
$48,000 per year.
BENEFITS DESCRIPTION
All full‑time and part‑time permanent positions (20 hours or more per week) are eligible for benefits.
Generous paid time off: annual leave starting at three weeks per year (proportional accrual per pay period), two weeks of sick leave, three days of personal leave, and additional compensatory leave for exempt employees.
Sixteen paid holidays per calendar year.
Health, dental, and vision insurance: CASA pays 100 % of premiums for employees in the HMO plan, 55 % for couples, 65 % for children, and 60 % for families.
Basic life and AD&D insurance.
Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance.
Professional development reimbursements up to $3,000 for related coursework.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Additional voluntary benefits: FSA account including dependent care; 401(k) retirement plan with a 2 % employer discretionary match; accident, critical indemnity, and hospital insurance.
Mileage reimbursements for positions requiring driving on CASA business.
Cell phone stipend for positions using a personal phone for CASA business.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The applicant must be able to sit, crawl, reach, stand, lift, carry, push, pull, walk, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch. Medium work requiring lifting up to 25 lbs. is expected.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The role may involve occasional exposure to wet/humid conditions, outdoor weather, and moderate noise levels.
ADA
CASA will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
OSHA
A Community Organizer is not exposed to human body fluids, biological agents, laboratory chemicals, or hazardous materials.
UNION INFORMATION
This is a union position represented by the Communication Workers of America, Local WBNG 32035. All bargaining unit positions require union membership or agency‑fee payer status.
EEO STATEMENT
CASA Inc. and CASA in Action do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, marital status, or national origin.
VACCINATION POLICY
CASA has a mandatory COVID‑19 vaccination policy requiring full vaccination or appropriate medical or religious accommodation. Proof of vaccination or accommodation documentation must be provided prior to employment or by the time of presentation of citizenship/SSN eligibility.
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CASA’s mission is to create a more just society by building power and improving the quality of life in working‑class communities of color, Indigenous, and immigrant populations. CASA in Action is a related nonprofit that shares this goal in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Georgia. Employees split time between the two organizations; this does not affect salary or benefits.
DEPARTMENT SYNOPSIS
The Community Organizing Department identifies, trains, and mobilizes community members to create long‑term improvements in their neighborhoods, jobs, and lives through collective direct action, voter education, and mobilization.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Community Organizer identifies and fosters grassroots leadership; recruits members into the organization; maintains own committee(s); conducts local meetings; mobilizes members for actions; and performs a variety of other tasks to build grassroots power.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
One‑on‑one grassroots outreach in the field.
Identify and develop local leaders to get involved in organizing campaigns through in‑depth one‑on‑ones and ongoing leadership training with the Lead Organizer.
Organize and maintain local committees and hold regular meetings.
Ensure active involvement of members in state and national campaigns through regular mobilization.
Facilitate organizational meetings, events, and training participation.
Represent and facilitate leaders before the media, legislative bodies, community meetings, coalitions, and funders.
Interpret for community members when necessary to facilitate their involvement in the campaign.
Attend internal staff meetings.
Administer reporting, reconciliation, and database entry.
Participate in CASA actions, mobilizations, and events as needed.
Build power through voter registration and education campaigns, ally development, and participation in coalitions or networks.
Track time and communications to ensure appropriate assignment to direct and grassroots lobbying and electioneering.
Support the development and expansion of the organization.
Meet deadlines established by supervisor and in working plans.
Provide quality customer service to all members, partners, vendors, and visitors.
Understand and promote CASA membership and services.
Maintain a positive attitude.
Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
Up to 8 years of education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Demonstrated commitment to social justice.
Valid driver’s license and reliable car, with willingness to drive community members in a van or personal vehicle when necessary.
Fluency in English and Spanish.
COMPENSATION
$48,000 per year.
BENEFITS DESCRIPTION
All full‑time and part‑time permanent positions (20 hours or more per week) are eligible for benefits.
Generous paid time off: annual leave starting at three weeks per year (proportional accrual per pay period), two weeks of sick leave, three days of personal leave, and additional compensatory leave for exempt employees.
Sixteen paid holidays per calendar year.
Health, dental, and vision insurance: CASA pays 100 % of premiums for employees in the HMO plan, 55 % for couples, 65 % for children, and 60 % for families.
Basic life and AD&D insurance.
Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance.
Professional development reimbursements up to $3,000 for related coursework.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Additional voluntary benefits: FSA account including dependent care; 401(k) retirement plan with a 2 % employer discretionary match; accident, critical indemnity, and hospital insurance.
Mileage reimbursements for positions requiring driving on CASA business.
Cell phone stipend for positions using a personal phone for CASA business.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The applicant must be able to sit, crawl, reach, stand, lift, carry, push, pull, walk, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch. Medium work requiring lifting up to 25 lbs. is expected.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The role may involve occasional exposure to wet/humid conditions, outdoor weather, and moderate noise levels.
ADA
CASA will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
OSHA
A Community Organizer is not exposed to human body fluids, biological agents, laboratory chemicals, or hazardous materials.
UNION INFORMATION
This is a union position represented by the Communication Workers of America, Local WBNG 32035. All bargaining unit positions require union membership or agency‑fee payer status.
EEO STATEMENT
CASA Inc. and CASA in Action do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, marital status, or national origin.
VACCINATION POLICY
CASA has a mandatory COVID‑19 vaccination policy requiring full vaccination or appropriate medical or religious accommodation. Proof of vaccination or accommodation documentation must be provided prior to employment or by the time of presentation of citizenship/SSN eligibility.
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