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Faith in Justice Organizer

Location: Southeast Michigan

Salary: $50,000

POSITION SUMMARY

Michigan United is seeking a Faith in Justice Organizer to organize constituents in households of faith.

You will be tasked with supporting leaders and/or congregations by way of trainings, campaign development, and strategic planning, that would fully engage various faiths in social justice. When doing this work, it is essential to apply an in-depth racial and gender lens. Applicants who have been justice-involved are encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Recruit new Households of Faith into Michigan United
• Represent the department at coalition meetings
• Train MU members to understand the political landscape around campaign issues
• Train MU leaders in roles applicable to issue organizing and campaign development
• Organizing meetings with elected officials to engage Faith members
• Work closely with Michigan United organizing staff and leaders to develop, refine, and further the goals of all of the campaigns
• Organize press conferences that earn media attention
• Building through digital organizing
• Understanding of regional and local issues in their communities
• Build and nurture relationships with other Households of Faith around social justice work
• Stay current on issues vital to affected communities, the political landscape, and other matters that affect the ability of Michigan United to fulfill its mission, goals, and objectives
• Participate in organizational trainings to expand your organizing and leadership skills
• Turn-out for events
• Fundraising via membership building and donations
• Expand relational organizing in Faith communities

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficiency in Google productivity tools (ie, Google Docs, Gmail, Google Calendar)
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends if necessary
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Proficient writing skills
• Able to work independently and as well as part of a team
• Knowledgeable in remote communications
• Serious about achieving qualitative and quantitative goals
• Have reliable transportation to and from in-person events and meetings

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance and a $1,200/year Health Savings Account (HSA) after 90 days, or a monthly insurance stipend
• IRA eligibility after earning $5,000 in the preceding two-year period
• Internet stipend: $34.62 per pay period; Phone stipend: $23.08 per pay period
• 15 days PTO in years 1–2, increasing with seniority; subject to blackout around elections
• Paid sick time and a generous paid holiday policy
• Paid summer break
• Two-month paid sabbatical after four years of full-time service
• Mileage reimbursement policy

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Faith in Justice Organizers can be hybrid within the State of Michigan but must be based in the State of Michigan. Team members are located throughout the state, with our headquarters in Detroit. There will be in-person events, meetings, and activities. Our work schedule is standard business hours with flexibility. Evenings and weekends are occasionally required. There will be occasional travel around the state, with occasional out-of-state travel.

APPLICATION DETAILS:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via the Paylocity link. If you are unable to apply via the link, please send your application to [email protected]. Applications should include a resume, letter of interest, and three professional references. Please ensure your cover letter highlights your experience related to the responsibilities outlined in the job description and your commitment to Michigan United's mission.

Michigan United is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a racial, gender, and economic justice organization, we actively encourage underrepresented individuals based on race, ethnicity, income, gender identity, and sexual orientation, as well as those who share the life experiences of the members we serve, to apply.

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Michigan United is a statewide organization of community members and institutions fighting for the dignity and potential of every person. We organize around immigrants’ rights, criminal justice reform, environmental justice, rural issues, healthcare, and civic engagement. Together with our affiliated 501(c)(4), Michigan United Action, we build long-term political power and work to transform political and economic systems to prioritize people and the planet.

Our offices are in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Flint. As a racial and economic justice organization, we strongly encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds, by race, gender identity, income, immigration status, and lived experience, to apply.

Michigan United is represented by SOUL of MU & MUA (Statewide Organized United Labor of Michigan United and Michigan United Action) and is affiliated with the Newspaper Guild of Detroit, Local 34022. This position will be part of the bargaining unit.