Community Organizer

Hiring: Community Organizer About the Community Organizer Position Full-time Non-exempt Deadline: Rolling Location:Buffalo, NY Pay:$21.87 u2013 $24.15/hour Schedule:Full-Time, On-Site As part of our Policy & Campaigns Team (aka the Organizing team), the Community Organizer will connect with front-line community members and help build a movement that is inclusive, powerful, and lasting. Youu2019ll build deep relationships, lead outreach and recruitment, and support members in taking meaningful action through campaigns that make a real impact in our neighborhoods. What Youu2019ll Do + Build and strengthen relationships with community members and help them grow into leadership roles. + Conduct door-to-door outreach, one-on-one meetings, and community events to expand our base. + Collaborate with member leaders to shape and carry out local, state, and national housing and climate justice campaigns. + Facilitate trainings and political education sessions that empower members to organize effectively. + Track engagement and progress using Salesforce and other organizing tools. + Support organizational events, actions, and campaigns that move our mission forward. Who Weu2019re Looking For + Passion for social, racial, economic, food and/or housing justice. + Experience in community organizing, outreach, or leadership development (2+ years preferred). + Strong relationship-building and communication skills. + Comfort working in diverse communities and across lines of difference. + Willingness to work some evenings and weekends. + Ability to travel locally and occasionally regionally or nationally. + Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple and changing priorities. + Familiar with data and systems (like Microsoft Office and Salesforce) to collaborate and track and evaluate impact. + Valid driveru2019s license, reliable transportation, and local residency (Buffalo area) required. + Flexible to work evenings or weekends; Spanish language skills a plus. This position is part of the PUSH Buffalo Staff Union. Why Join Us At our core, we believe in people power u2014 that those most affected by injustice should lead the fight for change. When you join our team, you become part of a collective effort to make Buffalo and Western New York a place where everyone can live with dignity, stability, and opportunity. Youu2019ll work alongside passionate organizers, community leaders, and advocates who are shaping a more just future u2014 one campaign, one conversation, and one neighborhood at a time. Here, your work matters. Submission Instructions Interested? Send your resume and a brief note telling us why youu2019re interested in this position to . Subject Line: Community Organizer u2013 [Your Name] Applications accepted on a rolling basis until filled. PUSH is an equal opportunity employer PUSH recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At PUSH, we have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. Our organization runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.

Created: 2025-12-17