Community Organizer

Center for Coalfield Justice

Community Organizer focusing on environmental and social justice issues in Washington County. Engaging residents and supporting campaigns for social and environmental justice in the community.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeWashington • Pennsylvania, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50,000 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build deep, trusting relationships with residents through one-on-one conversations, canvassing, phone banking, texting, email, and social media
Serve as a consistent and reliable point of contact for community members navigating issues related to CCJ’s pillars: Coal, Oil and Gas, Economic Justice, and Democracy
Plan and support campaign-related events in coordination with the Events Coordinator
Support general outreach initiatives in coordination with the Outreach Coordinator
Identify and cultivate local leaders; invest in their growth and ability to advocate for themselves and their communities
Host community events, trainings, and opportunities for collective action and civic participation
Support active issue-based campaigns within Washington County, including developing action steps such as community meetings, petitions, and public comment efforts
Strategize with the full team and members on campaign priorities
Attend community events and relevant public meetings throughout the year
Represent CCJ in coalition spaces, as appropriate
Track community contacts, member engagement, and outreach activities in CCJ's database
Provide regular updates to the Organizing Director on campaign progress and community needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Resident of Washington County (this is a firm requirement for this role)
Commitment to Mission
Proficiency in Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar, etc.); Slack; Airtable; EveryAction
Reliable personal transportation
Comfortable initiating conversations with new people and building rapport
Strong verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule while collaborating with a team
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends
Experience in community organizing, advocacy, harm reduction, or social services work (paid or volunteer) (Preferred)
Familiarity with economic justice issues, just transition policy, or housing and affordability advocacy (Preferred)
Knowledge of Washington and Greene County communities, local government, or regional resources (Preferred)
Experience with member databases or CRM tools (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% coverage of employee health, dental, and vision premiums on a zero-deductible plan
80% coverage for spouses and domestic partners
Monthly stipend toward dependent coverage
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Legal and ID Shield coverage
401(k) with employer match
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Access to CCJ's internal paid family and medical leave policy
Generous paid time off package includes vacation, personal days, all federal, state, and CCJ-recognized holidays, and paid extended office closures for the weeks of July 4th and Christmas/New Year's

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Hard Skills & Tools

community organizingadvocacyharm reductionsocial serviceseconomic justicejust transition policyhousing advocacymember databasesCRM tools

Soft Skills

relationship buildingverbal communicationindependent workteam collaborationflexibility