US - Community Organizer
Church World Service, Inc.

Durham, North Carolina

Posted in Not for Profit and Charities


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Position Title: Refugee Community Organizer

Reports To: Durham Office Director

Division: Immigration & Refugee Program+ (IRP+)

Department: Durham, NCImmigration and Refugee Program

Job Location: Durham, NC

Grade Level: 5

FLSA Status: xNon-ExemptxNon Bargaining

Introduction:Church World Service (CWS) is a not-for-profit, faith-based organization transforming communities around the globe through just and sustainable solutions to hunger, poverty, displacement and disaster. CWS does not discriminateon the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability or veteran status in employment or in the provision of services.

Primary Purpose:

The main responsibilities of the Refugee Organizer are to build relationships, develop refugee leaders, create educational opportunities, register new citizens to vote, host educational forums on voting and facilitate events and meetings that promote the welcome of refugees and immigrants in North Carolina. The Refugee Organizer will report to the National Grassroots Coordinator for Church World Service (CWS) on strategic matters and to the Durham Office Director on aday-to-daybasis. This position will work collaboratively with refugee resettlement offices, communities of faith, immigrants' rights groups, voter engagement organizations and other partners in North Carolina to build their education and organizing capacities, increase refugee leadership, improve community outreach, and relate grassroots activities and positive media coverage to relevant local, state and national policy makers.

EssentialDuties:

  • Convene and mobilize refugeeleaders, resettlement office staff, volunteers, supporters and partners to educate policy makers and the public about refugee resettlement and promote welcoming attitudes and policies
  • Developlocal organizingteam of refugees and immigrantstocoachleaders on how toidentifydecision makers, developstrategies,and organizetrainings and eventsto meet their goals
  • Connectwithfaith-based organizations andimmigrants’rights organizationsto pursuesharedgoals
  • Conducttrainings on communityorganizing, leadership development, voter registration,civic engagement, media outreach, messaging, and sharing personal storieswith refugeesand supporters
  • Lead voter registration efforts at naturalization ceremonies,cultural events, andin refugee neighborhoods

  • Work withCWScommunication stafftoincreasevisibility and awareness ofsupport for refugee resettlementthrough traditional and social media
  • Help direct issue identification and strategic campaign management forwelcoming policies at the local and state level
  • Assist in the implementation of seed grants to resourcelocal organizing efforts
  • Collect information on local events and share with public officials and partners
  • Assist CWS in expanding refugee leadership development work in nearby states and with members of the Refugee Congress

  • Provide speaking opportunities for refugee leadership to share their stories at the local, state and national stage
  • Track all events and contacts to maintain relationships, evaluate effectiveness and inform future work
  • Represent the program at meetings and speaking engagements relevant to the responsibilities of the position.
  • Undertake other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education:Bachelor’s degree inrelated fieldor minimum two years’ work experience.

Experience:

  • A minimum of threeyears' experiencein grassroots and community organizing, social justice work, immigrant and refugee rights, and/or campaigning.
  • Experience working with immigrantsorrefugees on community projects.
  • Must have experience conducting trainings and developing resources, planning events, and working with partners from diverse faith traditions, immigrant and human rights organizations, and service providers.
  • Communications experience working with local print, radio, TV and social media.


Other Skills:

  • Fluency in a refugee language is strongly desired. (Preferred languages are Spanish, Tigrinya, Farsi, Pashto, Urdu, Swahili, Kinyarwanda or Arabic, although other languages will be considered.)
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Strong organizational skills are required.
  • The successful candidate must be computer literate, with proficiency in MS Office (Excel and Word) and internet applications required.
  • Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment required.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and willingness to supportCWS’ Platform on Racial Justiceas a CWS employee required.


Education & Certifications:High school diploma or equivalent.

Special Requirements:

  • COVID Vaccine required
  • Willingness and ability to work in-person from the Durham, NC office at least 3 days each week
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and complete a motor vehicle record check
  • Background check required
  • Ability to lift 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
  • Must be able and willing to travel domestically
  • Ability and willingnessto workflexible hours, as some evening,weekend,and off-site work will be required

CWS’ U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Policy requires all new staff to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination as soon as reasonable, no longer than 60 days of employment. Any employee who is pregnant, who is nursing, who has a disability, or who has a medical condition that prevents them from safe vaccination, or who rejects vaccination because of sincerely held religious beliefs, may contact the CWS Benefits Administrator to request reasonable accommodation as defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 403 (b) Retirement Plan

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Life Insurance and AD&D

• Long Term and Short Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Commuter Benefits


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