Congregational Justice Organizer

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Congregational Justice Organizer strengthening Unitarian Universalist congregations’ organizing capacity. Coaching leaders, developing trainings, and coordinating justice campaigns and coalition partnerships.

Responsibilities:

  • Coach congregations and UU leaders to build spiritually grounded, effective organizing strategies
  • Develop trainings, toolkits, and resources to grow congregational organizing capacity
  • Track participation, outcomes, and congregational engagement
  • Report on congregational and State Action Network organizing strengths and opportunities
  • Serve as the primary liaison between OST and Congregational Life regional staff
  • Coordinate congregational engagement in campaigns, mobilizations, and cohort-based learning
  • Design and co-lead leadership development programs
  • Build and strengthen partnerships with faith-based and secular coalitions at local, state, and national levels
  • Represent the UUA and Side With Love in interfaith and movement coalitions
  • Track UUA congregational initiatives to inform strategic collaboration
  • Consult on cross-team congregational projects
  • Lead the OST congregational awards and recognition process
  • Advise the OST Communications team on congregation-focused projects

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in community organizing, campaign leadership, or faith-based movement building
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a congregational setting or faith-based organization
  • Minimum of 2 years in curriculum, workshop, and/or program development
  • Experience with CRM systems such as EveryAction, VAN, or Action Network
  • Demonstrated experience managing budgets and financial processes
  • Experience in coalition building and partnership management across faith, racial justice, or civic engagement sectors
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort with public speaking
  • Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace, Asana or similar project management software, and databases
  • Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a remote environment
  • Commitment to the values and mission of the Unitarian Universalist Association and Side With Love, including equity, inclusion, and justice
  • Easy access to a major airport due to 30% travel requirements

Benefits:

  • 80% contribution towards health insurance premiums
  • 10% contribution towards retirement after one year
  • Generous paid time-off policies
  • Remote work environment
  • 35-hour normal workweek
  • Reasonable accommodations for applicants and staff with disabilities