Community Organizer, Economic Justice Focus

Center for Coalfield Justice

Community Organizer focusing on economic justice in coalfield communities through advocacy and education. Leading community engagement efforts and supporting organizing related to economic justice campaigns.

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 economic justice issues
Plan and support campaign-related events in coordination with the Events Coordinator
Support organizing efforts related to harm reduction, engaging coalition partners and building community power
Organize around emerging economic justice issues contributing to the development of campaigns
Identify and cultivate local leaders for community advocacy
Represent CCJ in coalition spaces relevant to economic justice and just transition
Track community contacts, member engagement, and outreach activities in CCJ's database

Requirements

What you’ll need

Resident of Washington or Greene 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 and valid driver's license
Comfortable initiating conversations with new people
Strong verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% coverage of employee health, dental, and vision premiums on a zero-deductible plan
80% coverage for spouses and domestic partners
A 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 including vacation, personal days, holidays, and paid extended office closures for July 4th and Christmas/New Year's

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Soft Skills

relationship buildingcommunicationindependent workflexibilitycommunity advocacy

Certifications

valid driver's license