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DART is a network of 21 diverse and multi-faith community organizations fighting for racial and economic justice in the Midwest and southeastern US. Our shared faith values call us to work collectively toward more just communities. 

We organize to win policy changes that improve the lives of low-to-moderate income residents and communities of color. Since 1982, DART network organization have won multi-million dollar investments in affordable housing, increased access to primary health and dental care, statewide legislation to rein in the payday loan industry, protections for immigrant families and criminal justice system reforms to reverse the growing criminalization of children and youth of color. 

We're hiring full-time community organizers who will build relationships with faith leaders and community members from diverse backgrounds, train and develop their organizing skills, and deepen their participation in the work of their local organizations.

Positions start August 13, 2018 in Charleston, SC, Columbia, SC, Lawrence, KS, Lexington and Louisville, KY, and St. Petersburg, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, FL. 

During your first five months, you will receive intensive on-the-job training through the DART Organizers Institute. You will learn basic organizing principles and develop key organizing skills including: finding and developing leaders, issue research and strategy, power analysis, and one-to-one meetings. Ongoing professional development will continue through individualized coaching and mentoring, as well as local, regional, and national staff trainings and retreats. 

People of color and fluent speakers of Spanish or Haitian Creole are strongly encouraged to apply. No prior organizing experience is necessary. Qualities we look for include: 

  • Core passion for justice and equality
  • Excellent relationship-building skills
  • Exceptional work ethic
  • Comfort working with religious institutions 

By your first day on the job (January 16 or August 13), you'll also need a bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience, access to a car, and proof of US citizenship, permanent residency, or deferred action for childhood arrivals. 

Starting salary is $34,000 annually plus health benefits, with regular cost of living increases and performance based raises. For candidates relocating more than 50 miles, $250 is paid to help cover relocation costs. Employer retirement contributions begin after one year of employment. 

Send resumes to storar@thedartcenter.org 

Apply at www.thedartcenter.org/apply 

We also encourage you to attend an informational webinar to learn more about careers in community organizing in the DART network. RSVP at www.thedartcenter.org/events