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Faith in Action is the largest faith-based grassroots organizing network in the United States. For more than 50 years, we have brought people of faith together to advance racial and economic justice. Our mission is to build power, transform people, institutions, and communities through the development of powerful, self-interested, confident, competent, and collaborative leaders who express and act on their faith and values in public life.

Our network includes 60+ local organizations and 1,200+ congregations across the country, empowering communities to influence the public and corporate decisions that shape their lives.

Faith in Action has a strong record of winning meaningful policy change at the local, state, and federal levels—from expanding access to health care and strengthening public education to protecting homeowners and advancing good, dignified jobs. By connecting people-powered organizing in communities across 18 states with coordinated national advocacy, we work to advance citizenship, dismantle mass incarceration, and promote equity for all.

Key Responsibilities

Base Building & Organizational Membership

• Build powerful, trust-based relationships with clergy and key lay leaders across member congregations and institutions
• Develop and implement a plan to rebuild Faith in New York’s network by establishing active organizing teams in 15 congregations and institutions, with a primary focus on Harlem.
• Strengthen the organization’s long-term capacity for collective action.
• Cultivate relationships with clergy and leaders of new institutions and recruit them into the network

Leadership Development

• Conduct 15–20 one-to-one relational meetings each week with emerging and established leaders to build relationships, develop leadership, sustain engagement, and strengthen the organization.
• Identify, challenge, and support leaders in their growth, helping them recognize and act on their self-interest and calling
• Prepare leaders to take visible, active roles in leading meetings and public actions

Campaigns, Action & Strategy

• Identify, develop, and win local issue campaigns that address the needs of member congregations and their communities, build leadership capacity, and expand the organization's influence
• Inspire and challenge leaders to take meaningful action on identified issues, and develop and execute effective strategies for collective action
• Plan, organize, and facilitate effective meetings and public actions, and evaluate outcomes for leader development
• Sustain ongoing organizing work that deepens Faith in New York's impact and sustainability

Qualifications

• Experience in community, congregation-based, or faith-rooted organizing, or comparable leadership in a congregation or community organization who is familiar with the New York City area.
• Proven ability to build relationships with clergy, lay leaders, and community members across lines of faith, race, and culture
• Skill in conducting one-on-one relational meetings and in identifying, recruiting, and developing leaders
• Experience planning and facilitating meetings and supporting leaders through campaigns and public actions
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently while receiving regular coaching
• Commitment to faith-rooted community organizing for racial and economic justice

Benefits

This is an independent contractor position and is not eligible for employee benefits. The role includes an organization-issued laptop and phone for all work related to the role, in-person onboarding and training, weekly coaching and development meetings, a formal three-month evaluation, and access to training and professional development through the Faith in Action network.

Compensation

Salary: $5,000 per month  •  Status: Six-month independent contractor  •  Location: New York City (field-based)

Interested candidates should submit an updated cover letter and resume to [email protected] with the subject line: New York City Community Organizer

Faith in New York is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.