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| Organization | Charlottesville Public Housing Association of Residents (PHAR) |
| Type | Full Time |
| Application Deadline | August 31, 2023 |
| College Degree Required? | No |
| Salary Range | Salary range starts at $40,000; a higher salary is negotiable based on skills and experience, including lived experience. |
| admin@pharcville.org | |
| Phone | 4349843255 |
Description
Community Organizer Overview
The PHAR Community Organizer’s primary responsibilities are to support resident leadership, coordinate the day-to-day operations of community organizing, and to implement and win PHAR organizing campaigns to improve the lives of public housing residents. This position may also include coordination of the PHAR Internship Program, a civic participation program. This position reports directly to the Executive Director. It is a full-time salary position. This position requires frequent evening meetings and occasional weekend work.
Job Duties
Community Organizer Position Overview
The Community Organizer is responsible for planning and implementing community education and organizing efforts, including (but not limited to) the following:
- Flyer, doorknock and conduct surveys to ensure residents gain knowledge and access to opportunities to participate
- Develop relationships with residents, community supporters and decision makers
- Maintain and expand resident database
- Develop the leadership skills and civic participation of public housing residents
- Support the Internship Program, a six-month, 10 hours/week hands-on program of learning and civic engagement
- Help individual residents solve their housing challenges
- Participate in meetings with residents, City and Housing Authority officials, coalitions, etc.
- Other duties as requested
Skills Required
Qualifications:
- Great verbal communication and listening skills,
- Knowledge of Charlottesville’s low-income housing,
- Commitment to leadership development and community organizing focused on improving the lives of low-income people,
- Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities with a positive attitude and
- Passion, idealism, integrity and sense of humor.
Work Schedule
It is a full-time salary position. This position requires frequent evening meetings and occasional weekend work.
Additional Info
To apply: send a cover letter and resume to admin@pharcville.org.
PHAR is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity. We strongly encourage public housing residents and candidates of all identities, experiences, and communities to apply.