Community Organizer, ACE (Alternatives for Community & Environment)

Alternatives for Community & Environment (ACE) seeks a full time Community Organizer.

Deadline to apply: November 30, 2010

ACE is a non-profit environmental justice organization based in Roxbury, MA. ACE builds the power of lower income communities and communities of color in New England to eradicate environmental racism and classism and achieve environmental justice. We believe that everyone has the right to a healthy environment and to be decision-makers in issues affecting our communities. ACE organizes residents to identify and coordinate campaigns around critical environmental justice issues. Our current work includes developing youth leadership in Roxbury, providing legal and technical assistance to community groups, organizing T riders for improved and equitable transit service, green economy and anti-gentrification work. Our office is vibrant, fun and family-friendly, and our staff is a diverse range of ages, genders, backgrounds and experiences.

The Community Organizer will outreach to and organize residents in ACE's primary constituency through the Dudley Square Organizing Project (DSOP) specifically to build a strong base of leaders in our home neighborhood of Roxbury.

Responsibilities (included but not limited to)

Member Recruitment/Outreach: Reach out to and recruit residents and other community stake holders in Roxbury, Dorchester and Mattapan with a focus on Roxbury. Inform and Educate residents about opportunities and benefits of new efforts to build green and sustainable communities (green justice/economy work) and local impacts of the movement to shape a new green economy for people of color and lower income Leadership Development & Volunteer Coordination: develop and convene regular meetings of area residents and ACE members. Identify training needs of members; assess appropriate pathway for leadership development in ACE work. Develop and provide training and workshops as needed. Communications and Planning: Maintain membership database; Update program outreach and training materials and flyers; Regular participation in organizational and program planning and development Coordinate and run local campaigns that members are meaningfully and actively engaged in.

Minimum of 4 years organizing and other relevant experience in communities of color Strong commitment to social/environmental justice and community empowerment Experience working in and with grassroots community groups Excellent communication skills--verbal and written Excellent organizational skills-- good attention to detail and well organized Self-motivated--proven ability to work independently Proven Ability to work under definite timelines and deadlines Experience with capacity building and training with residents Good listener and skilled/ experienced facilitator Strong Computer skills (Word, Excel, Internet, and database) Team player, self-starter, quick learner, and ability to work in fast-paced environment Flexibility to work weeknights and weekends Spanish fluency [preferred not required] Knowledge of Boston neighborhoods (Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan) [preferred not required]

Salary: $35,000-$43,000 depending on experience, plus benefits (including health, dental, retirement and transportation).

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume by November 30, 2010 to:

ACE, Khalida Smalls, 2181 Washington St., Suite 301, Roxbury, MA 02119
Phone: (617) 442-3343 x221 Fax: (617) 442-2425

Email: jobs (AT) ace-ej.org

Women and people of color strongly encouraged to apply.

For more information see: www.ace-ej.org