About this opportunity
The Colorado Trust lists this Community Organizer - Montbello (TCT) opportunity in denver, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The community organizer reports to and works closely with the community partner to engage a grassroots base of community leaders—namely, those directly impacted by health inequities—to collaborate with The Colorado Trust's Community Partnerships efforts in Montbello (Denver). The community organizer will identify and mobilize local community members to identify meaningful opportunities to build power and leverage funding from The Colorado Trust to achieve health equity. Frequent travel and evening and weekend work required.ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain trustworthy relationships with people living in the communityEngage with community members who are directly impacted by health inequities; listen deeply to understand the issues that impact their lives.Identify community leaders among people who are directly impacted by health inequities and interested in joining with others to make lasting systemic changeSupport community members to build their skills, abilities and confidence to affect change in their communityCoordinate the participation of community leaders in meetings, training sessions and actions; conduct training as neededBuild and bridge relationships to expand the base of support for community leaders' priorities in order to advance health equity in the community.Issue and action supportSupport communities to identify the problems and issues impacting their communityWork collaboratively with community members and others to research the issues facing communities so that root causes and potential solutions can be identifiedSupport communities to take collective action to affect the environments, institutions and systems that impact themSupport resident leaders to network with allied organizations in and beyond their communityCollaborate with The Colorado Trust's community partner to identify opportunities to leverage Colorado Trust funds and resources to advance community member goals.Support resident leaders to create the structures needed to operate effectively in the short and long term (e.g., clear roles, decision‑making processes, evaluation processes, fiscal management)Plan, facilitate and coordinate logistics of meetings with community leaders, including room setup, material prep, food, child care, etc.Build and strengthen relationships with community leaders, Trust staff and external organizations to facilitate grantmaking in support of community goals.Internal administrationParticipate in budget development and management with the guidance of The Colorado Trust's community partnerActively participate in the process of documenting and sharing work activities and learning for the purposes of improving the Community Partnerships strategyMeet regularly with The Colorado Trust's community partner for coaching, feedback, planning, self‑care, professional development planning, etc.Participate in statewide and regional team meetings and trainings as appropriateAdhere to The Colorado Trust's policies and procedures while organizing region activitiesOther duties as assigned.QualificationsPassion for and commitment to The Colorado Trust's health equity vision, and its mission of advancing the health and well‑being of the people of ColoradoMinimum of high school diploma or equivalentThree years of experience (preferred but not required) in social‑justice community organizing, or similar experienceHigh level of awareness of race, class and gender issues, as well as associated systems of oppression; and a willingness to engage in critical conversations on these topicsUnderstanding of the community history and dynamics, including racial, economic and other injustices facing community membersAbility to collaborate, coach effectively and be open to coaching for further developmentStrong facilitation and leadership skills; ability to support others to act collectively and powerfully on their own behalfExcellent interpersonal communication and conflict management skills, with sensitivity to cultural communication differencesAbility to build and maintain respectful relationships with people of diverse backgrounds, including across race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, class and abilityStrong critical thinking and analysis skillsAction‑oriented, self‑starter who can work well independently and in collaborative teamsAbility to maintain appropriate personal and professional boundaries and handle confidential issues with discretionStrong oral and written communication skills, in English (required) and Spanish (preferred but not required)Comfort creating and adhering to organized systems within flexible and dynamic community environmentsWillingness and ability to adapt to changing environments and practice creative problem‑solvingAbility to effectively manage time and meet deadlinesOngoing commitment to improving skills and knowledge acquisitionProficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and other software tools (e.g., Basecamp, Monday, Google Docs, Doodle, Zoom)Comfort working remotely and collaborating with teams regionally or statewideFrequent travel, both regionally and statewide, with evening and weekend work required (approximately 50% of the time or more)Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 30 poundsValid driver's license and reliable vehicular transportation.Salary range$54,500-$74,000, depending on experience. The Trust provides employees a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.The Trust seeks talented, team‑oriented individuals, dedicated to our goal of advancing the health and well‑being of the people of Colorado. Additionally, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome a diversity of perspectives and experiences among our staff. For more information, please visit
Worksite address
denver, CO, 80219, US
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