PARTNERSHIP FOR RENEWAL IN SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL MARYLAND
(PRISCM)
COMMUNITY ORGANIZER RECRUITMENT NOTICE
Job Terms: P e r m a n e n t P a r t T i m e p o s i t i o n w i t h s i x ( 6 ) m o n t h p r o b a t i o n a r y t e r m
Salary: T o b e d e t e r m i n e d – C o m m e n s u r a t e w i t h E x p e r i e n c e & E d u c a t i o n
Supervision: PRISCM President and Executive Committee in collaboration with Gamaliel Network
Consultant
Organization Description: Partnership for Renewal in Southern and Central Maryland
(PRISCM) is an interfaith, multiracial, congregation-centered community based organization
that addresses issues through a process of relationship building, leadership development,
and direct action. PRISCM congregations cooperate as core teams action clusters, a
metropolitan organization, and in affiliation with other congregation-centered community
organizations within the Gamaliel Network. PRISCM's goal is to strengthen member
congregations and institutions and to build powerful coalitions that address local community
issues and bring about social and systemic change.
General Responsibilities
The Community Organizer is responsible for recruiting and integrating new member
congregations into PRISCM and engaging member congregations by designing and
implementing campaigns and actions with local leaders. The Community Organizer is
responsible for the day-to-day operation of the organization.
Primary Responsibilities
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Organizing congregations and developing leaders to build the power of PRISCM.
Recruiting new congregations and institutions and maintaining strong relationships with current
members.
Conducting leadership training at the local and national levels.
Identifying and recruiting individuals for local and national leadership training.
Organizing issue campaigns, actions, Clergy Caucus and Board meetings.
Conducting power analyses with PRISCM members.
Raising significant money for the organization.
Providing Weekly Reports, travel requests, other administrative matters and reports as requested
in a timely and accurate manner
Interacting and working with PRISCM members in a professional, accountable and appropriate
manner
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PARTNERSHIP FOR RENEWAL IN SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL MARYLAND
(PRISCM)
COMMUNITY ORGANIZER POSITION DESCRIPTION
Qualifications
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Bachelor's Degree (4 yrs. college) or at least three years of professional community organizing
experience.
Community organizing experience with grassroots groups and low-income people.
Ability to work with groups of people from diverse ethnic, economic and religious backgrounds.
Experience working with coalitions and other organizations on successful issue campaigns.
Strong commitment to social justice and social change.
Fundraising experience.
Good communication, writing and administrative skills.
Experience developing leaders and conducting leadership training.
Self-motivated and accountable.
Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
Ability to travel in the region with some national travel required.
Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) a plus.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite and internet navigation.
To Apply
See instructions in PRISCM Employment Application Form.