Community Development Specialist

2 days ago


Lakeland, Florida, United States The DART Center Full time
About The DART Center

The DART Center is a grassroots organization part of the Direct Action and Research Training Center, one of the largest faith-based community organizing networks in the country.

We stand against narratives of fear, scarcity, and division, and instead bring people together across lines of difference to take action off our shared values of abundance, love, hope, and promise.

Our Mission

Fighting for racial and economic justice is fundamental to our identity as people of faith, and we know that winning justice requires having power in the public arena.

Vision and Values

We believe that uniting faith communities can live out their call to 'do justice.'

DART organizations are diverse coalitions that include communities of color, low-to-moderate-income communities, and immigrant communities. We strongly encourage people from these backgrounds, as well as fluent speakers of Spanish, to apply.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Community Development Specialist to join our team.

This is a full-time position that will focus on building relationships with everyday people of faith, engaging them in claiming their own powerful voice, and developing their leadership.

You'll spend most of your time in the community, conducting research into community problems, and organizing direct action assemblies involving hundreds or even thousands of people to demand action and hold decision makers accountable.

This role requires someone who is passionate about justice, has acted on it, and can build strong relationships with people from all walks of life.

Responsibilities

  • Build relationships with everyday people of faith and engage them in claiming their own powerful voice.
  • Develop leadership among community members.
  • Conduct research into community problems.
  • Organize direct action assemblies involving hundreds or even thousands of people.

What You'll Get

  • A starting salary of $50,500 per year.
  • A generous annual employer retirement contribution of 10% beginning after one year of employment – no match required.
  • Health insurance reimbursement of $500 for an individual and $750 for a family.
  • Flexible scheduling.
  • Parental leave.
  • Generous vacation leave.
  • Mileage reimbursement.
  • Relocation assistance.

We value organizers as whole people and want to ensure they're compensated for the incredible work they do. Compensation includes comprehensive benefits, flexible scheduling, and more. If you're looking for a career where you can make a real difference, consider joining our team at The DART Center.



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