Regional Community Organizer

The American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri Foundation, Inc., (ACLU-MO) seeks a full-time Regional Community Organizer  to develop and implement plans to educate and engage Missouri residents, including ACLU-MO members, supporters, and volunteers, in our work and to help position the ACLU-MO as a trusted and valued resource for the community. 

Founded in 1920, the ACLU-MO is one of Missouri’s premier public advocacy organizations. Headquartered in St. Louis, our non-profit, non-partisan public interest law firm is committed to defending and expanding civil liberties to achieve the promise of equality and liberty for all in Missouri through impact litigation and campaigns, narrative and legislative advocacy, and community education and engagement on a broad range of issues. The ACLU-MO is an IRS 501(c)(3) organization and works closely with its sister 501(c)(4) organization. 

We have a diverse staff of individuals, with offices in St. Louis and Kansas City. To learn more about our work, please visit  and  .

POSITION OVERVIEW: DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the strategic leadership of the Director of Organizing, direct supervision of the Deputy Organizing Director, and in collaboration with the Integrated Advocacy Team, the Regional Community Organizer  will work to build power by forming relationships and identifying issues of interest with directly impacted communities. The goal is for Missourians to understand the civil liberties issues they face, be prepared to advocate and vote, and to expand local and state policies that support priority issues in Missouri. The Regional Community Organizer will be responsible for:

• Developing organizing campaigns around key civil liberties issues aligned with ACLU-MO’s priority issue areas. 
• Representing the ACLU-MO in coalition planning and executing ACLU-MO’s participation in:
• Community events (virtual and in-person) and authorized speaking opportunities throughout the state;
• Collaborative work with grassroots leaders, allies, and ACLU-MO staff to execute large and effective community actions (hearings, rallies, etc.);
• Interdepartmental work with ACLU-MO staff using an integrated advocacy approach;
• Creating, organizing, and conducting trainings throughout the state.
• Assisting the Communications and Policy teams develop advocacy materials, including fact sheets, toolkits, action alerts, blog posts, and social media content.
• Performing other tasks as needed to advance the work of the Organizing team and strategic objectives of the affiliate.
• Maintaining a weekly and visible presence in priority communities to build and strengthen long-term relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Three or more years of experience with volunteer engagement and mobilization, organizing, and/or campaign management. Experience with legislative campaigns, ballot initiatives, or electoral campaigns is preferred.
• A valid automobile driver’s license is required as this position requires travel throughout the state. Proof of valid driver’s license is required.
• Ability to accommodate a variable work schedule including some evenings or weekends, as needed, and to travel to events and meetings throughout the state.
• A self-starter capable of working in a fast-paced environment while thinking strategically about long-term goals for individual projects.
• Have and maintain an understanding of the current political landscape.
• Experience in community/field organizing and base building; experience with a “snowflake” organizing model preferred.
• A history of working collaboratively and successfully with people and organizations from diverse economic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds and a broad range of ideological positions and religious views.
• Excellent communication skills, with a willingness and ability to speak in public and to facilitate meetings and trainings.
• Experience managing multiple projects and overseeing volunteers and leaders.
• A high level of professionalism.
• Understanding of, and passion for, ACLU-MO’s mission, priorities, and a commitment to diversity; a personal approach that values the individual and respects differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance; and ability to work with diverse individuals within the organization and broader community.

This job announcement provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment, and the description and/or posting may be changed at any time without advance notice.

Compensation and Terms:

ACLU-MO offers a generous