Community Organizer - New Hampshire/Maine

Slingshot is searching for an experienced organizer to work side‑by‑side with communities in New Hampshire and Maine 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. As Slingshot’s NH and ME Community Organizer, you will be part of a new and growing organization, building the go‑to hub for environmental health and justice organizing in the Northeast. You will be a part of transformational work, taking on some of the worst polluters in the region and building community power. You will anchor our work in New Hampshire and collaborate with organizers in Maine, deepening our relationships with community groups, partners, and funders, as well as supporting grassroots campaigns. What you’ll do: Community organizing workshops and leadership development: craft and facilitate group workshops on core organizing skills like campaign planning, messaging, and fundraising; connect individually with community leaders for one‑on‑one coaching, relationship building, and side‑by‑side work; hold workshops and meetings virtually or in person as needed. Campaign development and strategy: build relationships with leaders in most impacted communities, identify profound local environmental threats, and work together to find solutions; research and develop creative strategies to protect health and environment, especially in Black, Indigenous, and poor communities and communities of color. Communications and organizational visibility: collaborate with the communications lead to increase Slingshot’s media presence through local events, press releases, campaign materials, and online organizing. Fundraising: guided by the development team, cultivate relationships with local foundations and help write grant applications; identify and deepen connections with New Hampshire and Maine grassroots donors; participate in fundraising tactics such as door‑to‑door canvassing, letter‑writing, and house parties. Organizational development: implement our strategic three‑year plan, build out organizational structures, and join staff‑wide processes to center racial and class equity; contribute to a vibrant organizing team, supporting each other’s growth and development. What you’ll need: Key qualifications: At least three years of related work experience, such as community organizing or grassroots campaign coordination. A passion for organizing with people as 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 – you enjoy 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 – you’re excited to be part of a growing organization. Interest in sharing responsibility as part of a non‑hierarchical staff structure. A driver’s license, preferably with a car you are willing 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 in addition to English, such as Spanish, is a big plus. Location: Worked primarily in New Hampshire or Southern Maine; candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to New Hampshire or Southern Maine. Travel to community groups 3–4 times per month. Salary and benefits: $60,000–68,000, depending on experience. Includes medical and dental coverage, a retirement savings plan, vacation, sick time, holidays, and Fridays off during the summer. Extensive professional development opportunities. 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. Slingshot considers the health and safety of its staff members and their families, our guests, our visitors, and the community at large to be a top priority. All offers to work are conditioned on the candidate complying with our mandatory COVID‑19 vaccination policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr