Job Title: Community Organizer
Location: DFW, Houston
Reports To: Organizing Director
Start Date: Approx. June 15th, 2025
End Date: October 15, 2025
The Cornerstone Project is a dynamic and rapidly growing nonprofit organization focused on increasing youth civic participation and cultivating new talent. We are seeking hardworking and ambitious candidates to help expand our community organizing efforts in Texas. This role is ideal for candidates who are excited to grow with the organization and help build up the next generation of leaders.
The Role:
The Campus Organizer will work closely with the Organizing Director to oversee and execute the organization’s grassroots organizing and voter registration strategies in their community. This role involves managing organizing staff, coordinating outreach efforts, developing voter registration strategies, and ensuring the successful implementation of voter registration programs.
Key Responsibilities:
Support Organizing Strategies:
Lead Voter Registration at community events
Contribute to the creation of outreach strategies and training materials.
Team Management:
Supervise and mentor Cornerstone Fellows, providing guidance and support to ensure effective performance.
Conduct regular team meetings, performance evaluations, and professional development sessions.
Data Management:
Manage the delivery and collection of data.
Assist the Quality Control team with Data Entry, as needed.
Problem-Solving and Crisis Management:
Address and resolve issues that arise within the organizing team or during voter registration activities.
Provide solutions to unforeseen challenges and ensure continuity of voter registration efforts.
Reporting and Communication:
Report progress and outcomes of voter registration activities to the Organizing Director and other senior staff.
Communicate effectively with team members and fellows
Qualifications:
Proven experience in managing and leading teams.
Strong understanding of organizing principles and community engagement.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a high degree of flexibility.
Additional Information:
The position will require regular evening and weekend work, and community organizers will frequently work 45 - 50 hours per week.
Applicants must have consistent access to reliable transportation, a computer, and a phone in order to perform the essential functions of the role.
Compensation:
This position pays $5,000 per month. Your compensation package also includes PTO and 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit 3 references with phone numbers and a resume detailing their relevant experience and qualifications to ellen@tcptx.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
The Cornerstone Project is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.