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COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR  – Newport News

Virginia Black Leadership Organizing Collaborative (VA BLOC), a Hampton Roads grass roots organization, builds empowered communities through integrated voter engagement, civic involvement, and leadership development.  We seek a conscious and skilled individual with a deep commitment to building sustainable political power in our community.  Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.

POSITION: 
Community Outreach Coordinator

POSITION TYPE:
Full-time

LOCATION:
Newport News Office, working in Hampton Roads

DESCRIPTION:

Community Outreach Coordinator- VA BLOC is looking for a community outreach coordinator for our movement work in Hampton Roads.  This is a unique opportunity to work to create sustainable change and political power in historically underserved neighborhoods.  This position is full-time, salaried, with benefits.  Ideal candidates will be highly organized, detail-oriented self-starters that love interacting with community members.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruit, train, and empower volunteers to make positive change within the community.  
• Plan and execute activities including, but not limited to, volunteer recruitment events, phonebanks, door-to-door canvassing, voter registration, training workshops, and community events.  
• Work independently and with fellow team members.
• Build and maintain authentic relationships within the community. 
• Plan and host events and actions to provide opportunities for supporters and members to make change.
• Organize and manage volunteer activity.
• Educate about civic issues and systems, including key issue areas of economic opportunity, health care access, education, and voting rights.
• Empower people of color to participate in state and local issue initiatives. 
• Utilize technology for efficient systems management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to connect with diverse audiences
• Clear and effective written and spoken communication
• High attention to detail
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends
• Ability to meet goals and strict deadlines
• Social Media Savvy 
• Comfort with Google Suite
• Ability to work well in collaborative environment
• Desire to do movement work within the community
• Previous leadership experience

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Negotiable. Salaried. Starting at $40,000.

Health benefits, vacation time, and more.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please apply here: bit.ly/VAB-Outreach-Coordinator

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Due to the high volume of applications, only those applicants considered for interviews will be contacted. Questions can be emailed to info@va-bloc.org – No phone calls please. 

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COMMUNITY ORGANIZER – Hampton/Newport News

Virginia Black Leadership Organizing Collaborative (VA BLOC), a Hampton Roads grass roots organization, builds empowered communities through integrated voter engagement, civic involvement, and leadership development.  We seek conscious and skilled individuals with a deep commitment to building sustainable Black political power to join our team. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.

POSITION: 
Community Organizer 

POSITION TYPE:
Full-time

LOCATION:
Newport News Office, working in Hampton Roads

DESCRIPTION:

Organizer – VA BLOC is looking for organizers for our community work in Hampton and Newport News.  This is a unique opportunity to work within the community to create sustainable change and Black political power.  Positions are full-time, salaried, with benefits.  Ideal candidates will be highly organized, detail-oriented self-starters.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help empower members and volunteers to make positive change within the community.  
• Participate in activities including, but not limited to, phonebanks, door-to-door canvassing, voter registration, training workshops, and community events.  
• Work independently and with fellow organizers
• Plan and participate in events and actions that provide opportunities for members to make change
• Educate others about civic issues and systems, including key issue areas of economic opportunity, health care access, education, and voting rights
• Empower people of color to participate in state and local issue initiatives 
• Utilize technology for efficient systems management
• Build and maintain relationships within the community

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to connect with diverse audiences
• Clear and effective written and spoken communication
• Attention to detail
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends
• Ability to meet goals and deadlines
• Social Media Savvy 
• Comfort with Google Suite
• Ability to work well in collaborative environment
• Desire to build within the community
• Previous organizing experience

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Negotiable. Salaried. Starting at $40,000.

Health benefits, vacation time, and more.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please apply here: bit.ly/VABLOC-COApp

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Due to the high volume of applications, only those applicants considered for interviews will be contacted. Questions can be sent to info@va-bloc.org  – No phone calls please. 

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VA BLOC is a project of New Virginia Majority.