Dear Friends,
SisterSong works to amplify and strengthen the collective voices of Indigenous women and women of color to ensure Reproductive Justice through securing human rights. We define RJ as the human right to bodily autonomy free from all forms of reproductive oppression. We are committed to ensuring the human right to have children, to not have children and the right to parent the children we have in healthy and safe environments.
As the only national RJ organization based in the South, we are committed to being an active part of Southern movement building and to deepening our work in order to help build a stronger movement for RJ in the region.
In 2017, we brought two amazing staff onto our team to focus on efforts in North Carolina. We are thrilled to work towards adding a talented organizer to help build and enhance our efforts in Georgia.
The Georgia Coordinator will be a key organizational representative, among those who represent SisterSong before the press, our membership and the general public. The position description and application information are included below. We are hoping to hire someone by the end of THIS MONTH, so get your materials in and be part of a team truly making a difference in the movement for reproductive justice!
Sincerely,
Monica Simpson and the rest of Team SisterSong
GEORGIA COORDINATOR
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Georgia Coordinator (GC) will be responsible for leading SisterSong’s state based advocacy efforts. The GC will employ organizing and media skills with policy and advocacy experience to help promote the reproductive justice framework throughout the state with grassroots communities as well as other movements. The GC will also coordinate work specific to religious exemptions in the state.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Membership recruitment, development, and engagement
• Strong, authentic relationship-building with SisterSong members, supporters, staff, and other stakeholders
• Engaging practices of base building, political education, communications, grassroots community organizing and alliance-building to further SisterSong’s work in the state of Georgia
• Leading events, projects, organizing and culture shift work to advance reproductive justice work in the state of Georgia
• Represent SisterSong in alliances and coalition spaces as applicable
• Create and disseminate high-quality reports and additional materials for programmatic work • Lead coalition work and build relationships with mainstream reproductive health and rights organizations and across sectors
• On-going grassroots fundraising support
• Work closely with reproductive healthcare professionals in Georgia to improve cultural competency
• Speaking engagements on SisterSong’s behalf
IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS THE FOLLOWING:
• At least three years of experience in grassroots community organizing, fundraising, progressive communications, facilitation and program development
• Experience in public policy is preferred
• Knowledge of Religious Exemptions and/or skills in faith based organizing
• Strong communication skills (writing and speaking)
• Documentation skills—photo, video, video editing
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with peers and leadership.
• Strong, demonstrated commitment to dismantling systems of oppression
• Deep commitment to reproductive justice, racial justice, economic justice, and LGBTQ liberation (among other social justice movements)
• A willingness to be flexible in the face of changing conditions, emerging developments, and urgent situations
• Proactive problem-solving skills
• Deep knowledge of the diverse communities of Georgia
• A willingness to be transformed in the service of movement work
Applicant must be located in Atlanta, GA and must be able to travel up to 30% of the time, primarily within the state of Georgia, but also regionally and nationally for leadership development opportunities.
SisterSong is an equal opportunity employer. Employer paid medical, dental and vision benefits. Participation in SIMPLE IRA after one year of employment People of color, immigrants, women, trans and gender non-conforming people, rurally-located people and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual and bi-cultural candidates are particularly desired. No relocation funds are available.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your complete applications to our Deputy Director, Leah Jones, at leah@sistersong.net.
Your application should include a letter of interest; your resume, a minimum of three references, and a brief writing, video, or photo sample of your previous work. Please use “Georgia Coordinator” as the subject of your email. Only complete applications will be reviewed.
HIRING TIMELINE:
We will review applications in March 2018. We hope to have the position filled by March 31st.
