COMMUNITY ORGANIZER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Published: August 2, 2024 - The Community Organizer plays a crucial role in advocating for anti-poverty and social justice issues, drawing on prior experience with anti-hunger organizations or related campaigns. Exceptional people skills and a talent for building relationships are essential, complemented by strong computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite. Outstanding organizational abilities, attention to detail, and self-motivation are key, along with a commitment to teamwork and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Community Organizer Resume
- Campaign Management
- Grant Writing
- Data Analysis
- Event Planning
- Public Speaking
- Project Management
- Social Media Management
- Research Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Policy Analysis
- Empathy
- Active Listening
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Networking
- Patience
- Persuasion
Summary of Community Organizer Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in Social Work with 4 years of Experience
- Demonstrated success working in a cross-functional or matrixed organization with the ability to collaborate and build consensus with multiple stakeholders.
- Experience managing and creating events and engaging different communities.
- Experience managing online communities.
- Experience tracking and interpreting data.
- Ability to present to groups.
- A deep passion for social change and enthusiasm for building consumer power.
- Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter and work independently.
- Strong organizational, project management, and facilitation skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
2. BA in Sociology with 3 years of Experience
- Strongly preferred Bilingual in English and Spanish, Portuguese, or Haitian Kreyol
- Agreement and alignment with Matahari’s purpose and values, understanding of issues facing low-wage workers, immigrant communities, and other communities of color
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team
- Proficient technology skills, particularly with social media (facebook), databases (EveryAction), Google Apps (Drive, Gmail, Docs, etc...), Zoom, webinar and chat tools.
- Familiarity with peer-to-peer texting.
- Previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Highly organized and self-motivated
3. BA in Political Science with 2 years of Experience
- Experience in community, labor, issue, or political organizing, or leadership development, including understanding of community organizing principles.
- Experience implementing, monitoring, and assessing field plans.
- Experience driving calls to action.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong attention to detail and excellent people skills.
- Ability to engage diverse communities in an authentic way.
- Familiarity with voting rights, election reform and voter engagement.
- Experience working with Office 365, Salsa-Engage, Salesforce, OutreachCircle, and/or NGP VAN (Voter Action Network)
- Ability to use social media tools (like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) to organize
- Experience in training others in organizing skills
4. BA in Public Administration with 3 years of Experience
- Prior work or volunteer experience with an anti-hunger organization or social justice issue
- Experience as a community organizer for campaigns that work on anti-poverty and social justice issues
- Strong people skills with a love for meeting new people and talent for building relationships
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent organizational skills, close attention to detail
- Self-motivation, with an ability to problem solve and prioritize
- Commitment to teamwork with the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively
- Car to use for work purposes and willingness to drive on highways