Community Organizer in Central Kentucky
THE POSITION
* This is a Living document and subject to flow & transformation
Job Location: Central Kentucky with a preference of somebody in or near Lexington
Reporting Relationship: Supervised by an Organizing Co-Director or Lead Organizer
Employment Type: Full Time
Who We Are
KFTC is a grassroots organization with thousands of members and a dozen chapters across Kentucky organizing for racial, social, healing, and economic justice, a healthy environment, and an honest democracy. We believe in the power of community organizing – people working together to achieve common goals. KFTC members and staff use a range of organizing strategies to build grassroots power and make change, including leadership development, strategic communications, art and culture, integrated voter engagement, grassroots fundraising and alliance building. We are open to new, effective, and innovative ways centered in Love, care, and collective growth & action. as well.
KFTC's leadership adopted the following vision and goal to guide our work through 2031:
Vivid Description: Kentuckians For The Commonwealth is a collective light, leading the way to a thriving, joyful, intergenerational, multi-cultural society where people are free from oppression and where equity, health care, and racial, economic, and social justice exist for everyone. We are a beloved community, where all people are connected and affirmed through healthy relationships, and dedicated to achieving mutual liberation.
Audacious Goal: Guided by Black, Indigenous, People of Color and impacted communities, we will recruit, equip, and activate a network of 100,000 members and partners across all 120 counties to dismantle racism and all systems of oppression, to develop a robust democracy and transform the future of Kentucky.
KFTC is seeking to hire experienced organizers who are highly motivated, self-aware, creative, committed to lifelong learning and transforming the future of Kentucky while seeking to achieve mutual liberation for all. Working under the supervision of a Lead Organizer or Organizing Director.
We are especially interested in hiring Organizers to:
You will:
Who You Are
In this section we ask if you might see yourself in some of these descriptions? And, if you're not seeing yourself in some of these descriptions yet, that's ok too. At KFTC we seek to lean into learning and growing together while embracing our individual & interwoven journeys with open hearts & open minds.
You are deeply committed to KFTC's vision and values, as well as grassroots organizing as an approach to change. Key attributes & guiding principles include, and are not limited to:
Ideally, you have 3 or more years experience in a similar role ( volunteer experience is relevant), and have experience working with groups and developing other people as leaders. You are able to relate to Kentuckians from all walks of life and move people to action.
Strong interpersonal communication, group facilitation, and listening skills are essential. You are organized, strategic, able to cope with changing and uncertain circumstances, collaborative, courageous, and compassionate. What does it look like when we intentionally center healing, collective grief practices, and joy in our work & lives?
Strong, ever-growing, and intricate knowledge of self. Introspective and committed lifelong learner. Where are you currently located on your own personal healing journey, and how does it weave into your work?
You'll need to work well independently; this job is very self-directed. We also need you to be skilled at working collaboratively in teams with volunteers and co-workers. Be comfortable using (and/or learning to use) technology, including Google platforms, databases, email and Slack communication, and various social media platforms.
Additional desired, yet not necessary, qualities and experiences include:
Finally, you excel in and are guided by these concepts & principles:
What Else You'll Need to Know
Our equal employment opportunity philosophy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, training, promotion, transfer, job benefits, pay, and dismissal.
KFTC aims to be guided by people most-impacted by the issues at the center of our work. People of color, people from working class backgrounds, women and LGBTQIA2S+ people are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Please apply with a resume, cover letter, and contact information (name, title, organization, email and phone number) for three professional references here on Breezy.
This position is open until filled. We'll review applications starting in July 2024 and begin reaching out to schedule first round interviews upon receipt.
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