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State Community Organizer

Jackson, MS

The SPLC is seeking a State Community Organizer for the Mississippi State Office who is passionate about Social Justice!  

The State Community Organizer builds and maintains relationships with community members, leaders, and partners. Identifies opportunities for community involvement and ways to support the Center's mission. They also engage allies in campaigns and advocacy efforts on a local and state level. This position will work from Mississippi 100% of the time and will cover the Northern Mississippi and Golden Triangle regions. 

Who You Are

Driven. You are a self-motivated professional who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments where priorities can shift quickly. You take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision, while also bringing collaborative energy and thoughtful contributions as a member of a close-knit team. You understand how to build and sustain coalitions, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and move work forward with urgency, precision, and professionalism.

Committed. You produce excellent work products - from campaign materials and event plans to policy briefs and community toolkits - and you hold yourself to a high standard of quality in everything you deliver. You are skilled at managing competing deadlines and can effectively prioritize across organizing, advocacy, and administrative responsibilities without losing attention to detail.

Campaign-driven & Grassroots-rooted. You are comfortable with regular travel across the state to engage community members, partner organizations, and activists where they are. You bring strong project management instincts - knowing how to scope a plan, coordinate stakeholders, track deliverables, and execute on time. Whether you're recruiting and managing volunteers, facilitating a community training, or coordinating a statewide mobilization effort, you approach the work with purpose, accountability, and a deep commitment to advancing justice in Mississippi.

Mission, Vision & Values Alignment. Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to SPLC's mission, vision and values.

What You'll Do

Plan and organize projects and events, lead outreach and campaign activities, volunteer activities, mobilization efforts, and advocacy campaigns at local and state levels.

Promote community engagement, collaborate with ally organizations and activists, and work to build the power of community members and to support their priorities.

Plan for future work by SPLC and in collaboration with other partners.

Compile progress reports and community updates to stakeholders.

Perform research and develop tools and educational materials.

Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.

Minimum Qualifications 

We are committed to equitable hiring practices, therefore you must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role.

  • Minimum 1 year of community organizing and 1 year working on campaigns and/or advocacy efforts; and
  • High school diploma or GED.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a non-exempt role and the minimum starting salary is $55,825 ($26.84 per hour) annually. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Click here to view the benefits available to SPLC staff.

Where & How You'll Work 

This role has the following work designation options:

  • Local Remote: Will work remotely but is expected to attend work-related activities that occur at the SPLC offices or in the states in which the SPLC operates.
  • Telework: Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location.
  • This position will report to the Manager, Community Organizer.

Other Special Considerations 

This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.

This position is represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild.

 

 

Disclaimer:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

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