Work Location : US - North Carolina - NC

Type of Post : Not Applicable

Other Possible Location : US - Arkansas, AR

Funding : APPROVED

Expected Travel : Not Applicable

Type of Contract :

Language Requirement : English

Application Deadline :

Employee Duration : Intern-Pay

Starting salaries are based on various factors, including candidate experience, education, knowledge, skills, and the cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed only apply to jobs based in the US.

Who We Are:

As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people globally. We do this by focusing on our mission and vision, and the values of equality and excellence that guide our organization. We seek dedicated individuals who align with our mission and are passionate about making it a reality by collaborating with others, embracing learning and innovation, and delivering results.

What We Are Looking For:
At CARE, we value diversely talented people who can bring different experiences and perspectives to our organization. We know that not all applicants will have every skill and qualification. We encourage everyone who meets the minimum required qualifications to apply. Having one or more of the preferred qualifications will strengthen an application. But, even if you are earlier in your career or followed a non-traditional educational or professional path, we hope you will consider a career at CARE.

Job Title:ORGANIZER IN TRAINING - Arkansas, North Carolina, Pennsylvania

Job Location(s):US - North Carolina - NC

CARE is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) with operations in over 100 countries, dedicated to creating local solutions to poverty and inequality. Our mission is to seek dignity for everyone every day, including during times of crisis. Our work spans a broad range of areas, from disaster response and food and nutrition programs to education and empowerment initiatives for women and girls, as well as maternal and child health. With over 75 years of experience, CARE places women and girls at the center of our work, empowering them to lift their families and communities out of poverty. We believe that poverty and inequality are injustices that can be eradicated within a generation, and we are committed to this goal through various innovative and community-driven approaches.

SCOPE OF WORK:

CARE is offering a paid Organizer in Training (OIT) summer program that provides hands-on experience in grassroots organizing and advocacy. This program will offer participants experience supporting advocacy campaign activities, including data management, reporting and outreach, while fostering professional growth.

The CARE Organizer In Training (OIT) program will provide strategic leadership, planning, resources, and direct assistance to:

help recruit, mobilize, and educate citizen advocates who will help CARE advocate for its programs with elected officials and local organizations
develop and implement comprehensive organizing plans that include rank and file leadership development, data analysis, messaging, power analysis, and benchmarks and assessments,
implement organizing and capacity-building programs, in collaboration with CARE, including leading training and representing at local events,
membership recruitment and engagement, and leadership identification and development with clear goals, strategies, and benchmarks, and
link statewide organizing, bargaining, and political campaigns to local initiatives that connect elected officials to CARE.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Organizing and leading capacity-building programs that include leading training and representing at local events
An increase in member recruitment and engagement
Connections with local organizations that can help connect elected officials to CARE

DESIRED SKILLS:

Candidates should be collaborative, detail-oriented and interested in grassroots mobilization.

DESIRED TIMING:

The program will run from June 15 - August 15. OIT's will work 10-15 hours per week.

LOCATION:

OIT's must be based in Pennsylvania, North Carolina or Arkansas.

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

There are individuals who may use CARE’s name and trademark in emails and on websites in an attempt to solicit fees from interested job-seekers. Some examples of these fees are placement fees or immigration processing fees. CARE does not use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an up-front fee of any kind. Occasionally, CARE does employ recruiting or placement agencies to help us identify candidates for specific employment within CARE. If you’re contacted by a legitimate recruiting or placement agency, there should be no charge to you. If you suspect that you have been a victim of fraud from someone purporting to be CARE, please contact us at legal@care.org. Please do not email legal@care.org to apply for this position. Instead, click "apply now" below in order to submit your interest.

CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

Starting salaries are based on internal equity, candidate experience, and the cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed only apply to jobs based in the US.

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