Community Organizer Position
Submitted by Todd Hash on Mon, 08/09/2010 - 1:23pm.
The Tennessee Disability Coalition is seeking persons to work as Community Organizers. The positions will be Temporary, (approximately 8 weeks), and Part-time, (8-10 hours per week). Responsibilities will include active participation in local events; engaging with Political Candidates; and educating and mobilizing the community on a nonpartisan basis – with a primary focus on persons that either have a disability themselves or having a family member with a disability.
These organizers will be engaged in the political election process and will work remotely with TN Disability Coalition public policy staff to help educate his or her community’s understanding of public policies issues. Prior organizing experience and community involvement is helpful but is not required. The willingness to learn and the ability to engage and motivate are required.
Time commitment: One day orientation and training, then 8 to 10 flexible hours per week for 8 consecutive weeks.Compensation: $10.00 per hourStart date: August 23rd (tentative)
Contact Information and Procedure
Email resume to: courtney_j@tndisability.org
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