POSITION:
Co-Lead Organizer
APPLICATION DUE:
Applications will be accepted until October 24th
LOCATION:
Columbus, Ohio
JOB TYPE:
Part - Time
THE ORGANIZATION: Black Men Build is a grassroots membership organization whose mission is to give Black Men and their families all the tools necessary to become a powerful organized political force for liberation. We recruit, develop, and organize Black Men in ways that no other organization is doing with a commitment to love, grace, accountability, and power. We are bringing Black men into the movement for racial, gender, and social justice through healing, power-building campaigns, and political education. Job Overview: The Co-lead Field Organizer for our Columbus Hub will spearhead efforts to engage, recruit, and mobilize support Black men in the city of Columbus through outreach, advocacy, and organizing. This position requires a strong commitment to organization, relationship building, skill building, and community building. This position is responsible for maintaining a physical community location, leading relevant campaigns, political education, organizing community survival programming, designing and implementing membership strategy, and ensuring the alignment of activities with BMB's mission and objectives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate embodied leadership—modeling integrity, emotional intelligence, and empathy—while leading organizing efforts, resolving conflicts in support , and facilitating the personal and collective growth of the community. They will also be dedicated to their own leadership development and continuously building skills to strengthen their capacity as an effective leader. Key Responsibilities: ● Program Implementation: ○ Act as the liaison between the hub and the national organization. ■ Provide regular reports to the national organization on local activities and impact. ○ Implement and oversee the execution of BMB programs at the local level. ○ Ensure that all activities align with the organization's overall mission and objectives. ○ Collaborate with other organizations and institutions to further the mission of Black Men Build. ○ Organize and lead community survival programs to address the immediate needs of the community populations while fostering self-sufficiency and empowerment; highlighting the need for proactive, grassroots efforts to inequity fostering a sense of collective responsibility and solidarity. ● Hub Operations ○ Identify, open, and/or maintain a physical space from which BMB activities can be coordinated and implemented; ensuring a clean and safe environment ○ Work alongside the hub manager, if applicable, to oversee the day to day operations of the Hub and ensure effective operations for all programs.