Community Organizer : Communication Team Building Specialist

Join the fun at the Brightmoor Alliance and make a difference in people’s lives.  We are looking for passionate individuals interested in building a community where everyone has abundant food, shelter, clothing and hope.

 Within this strategic vision we work in a coalition called Every School Day Counts Detroit (ESDCD). This coalition focuses on reducing Chronic Absence through data driven value-based community engagement and skill building. ESDCD is piloting a project titled the 4 Pillar Project at 5 schools located in the city of Detroit. The successful candidate for this position will enjoy working with diverse people, be aware of systemic barriers faced by students, parents and others.  Deeply caring they will perform the following duties:

 ·                 Successfully achieve the goals and objectives of the ESDCD 4 Pillars project (see attached)

·                 Works with a diverse group of persons in creating communications system at each of the five schools  engaged in the 4 Pillar Project.

·                 Recruit parents, students, school personnel to join a communication team at each of five schools.

·                 Build the team using values articulated in our participation agreement, communicating the work of the 4 Pillars project

·                 Facilitate meetings, convene partners, manage work plans, and guide the work of the Communication Team

·                 Keep school administration appraised of the comms Teamwork through the staff liason assigned

·                 Participate as assigned in ESDCD activities.

·                 Report to the Executive Director of the Brightmoor Alliance

Your Experience

 ·       Excellent interpersonal and client skills

·       Prior experience leading and working in teams

·       Media experience desired but not necessary

Company culture glad you ask. Our culture is casual, fun, and power building. We will help you grow!

 Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits: *Financial Assistance for Healthcare

Schedule: * flexible generally  Monday to Friday * On call * Weekend availability Education: * Bachelors Degree in human services related fields or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience: * Demonstrated organizing skills  1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location, remote working can be negotiated

Please submit your resume to communicationsLead@brightmooralliance.org.

This offer is open until the position is filled.