Job Posting: Full-time Organizer
Role: Transit Organizer. Chicago Jobs with Justice is organizing a transit justice campaign called Transit for All (www.transit4all.org). We are looking for an experienced, talented organizer to lead the effort to organize a transit rider organization in Chicago which will advocate for an equitable, accessible, safe and affordable transit system for all.
Minimum requirements:
- Experience leading successful labor or community organizing campaigns.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Google Drive, and able to navigate social media platforms.
- Must be able to demonstrate a passionate commitment to economic, social, and racial justice.
- Must be a fluent Spanish speaker.
- Based in Chicago
Desired qualifications: experience in transit policy and advocacy or experience in Chicago politics and organizing landscape
Salary: Starting salary is $50,000, salary commensurate experience
Benefits: Fully paid health insurance (PPO); 2 weeks paid vacation plus end of year paid time off, training, and professional development
Women and people of color and STRONGLY encouraged to apply.
Please send resume and cover letter to Susan Hurley, Executive Director of Chicago Jobs with Justice, susan@chicagojwj.org.