Community Organizer - Connecticut

Overview Slingshot is searching for an experienced organizer to work side-by-side with communities in Connecticut who are on the frontlines of climate and environmental injustice. Our team brings a combined 50+ years of community organizing experience to working against environmental health threats in the region. We bring leaders together to build powerful statewide and regional networks, strengthening the environmental movement and laying the foundation for lasting change. Responsibilities Community organizing workshops and leadership development: craft and facilitate group workshops on core organizing skills, and connect individually with community leaders for coaching, relationship building, and side-by-side work. Campaign development and strategy: build relationships with leaders in most impacted communities, identify local environmental threats and find solutions. Communications and organizational visibility: collaborate with the communications lead to increase media presence through local events, press releases, campaign materials, and online organizing. Fundraising: cultivate relationships with local foundations and help write grant applications; identify and deepen connections with Connecticut grassroots donors and participate in door-to-door canvassing, letter-writing, and house parties. Organizational development: implement the strategic three-year plan, build out organizational structures, and join staff-wide processes to center racial and class equity. Qualifications At least three years of related work experience such as community organizing or grassroots campaign coordination, with a passion for organizing with people as a means for change. Experience living in or working with people in frontline communities, especially people of color, Indigenous communities, immigrants, and low-income people. Strong verbal and written communication skills; enjoys spending time with people and building new relationships. Strategic thinking and effective facilitation skills. Experience with leadership development, preferably training and developing leaders in a grassroots organizing setting. Experience with campaign planning and development. A passion for racial, economic, and environmental justice and a strong commitment to working for a just, inclusive, and better world. Flexibility – excited to be part of a growing organization. Interest in sharing responsibility as part of a non-hierarchical staff structure. A driver’s license and willingness to drive for work. Preferred Qualifications Experience in environmental health, justice, or climate work. Experience with coalition building and working with allies, media engagement, and/or grassroots fundraising. Additional language skills such as Spanish. Benefits and Compensation The salary for the Organizer role is 60,000-68,000, depending on experience. An extensive benefits plan includes medical and dental coverage, a retirement savings plan, vacation, sick time, holidays, and Fridays off during the summer. The organization also supports professional development opportunities. Location The position is based in Connecticut; candidates must be located in or willing to relocate anywhere in Connecticut. Remote work is possible, but the role requires travel to be in-person with community groups—approximately 3-4 times per month. We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds. Supervision This position reports to the Organizing Director and involves collaboration and reporting to other staff members. The role does not have any supervision responsibilities. Equal Opportunity Employer Slingshot is an equal-opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or veteran status. COVID-19 Vaccination Policy All offers to work with Slingshot are conditioned on the candidate complying with the mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr