Community Organizer

In April 2026, residents of the East and Midtown Phillips neighborhoods voted to merge the East Phillips Improvement Coalition (EPIC) with the Midtown Phillips Neighborhood Association (MPNAI). As a result, we are now one neighborhood association, Midtown-East Phillips, serving two of the four Phillips neighborhoods . The organization consists of a small staff that works alongside volunteer neighbors and community members that make up the Board of Directors. We aim to foster a lively, welcoming community that celebrates our rich cultural diversity and empowers every neighbor to work for the mutual thriving of all relations: land, water, air, plants, animals, visitors, and residents. The Phillips community is a web of interconnected relationships, and organizing for action requires not just understanding our personal/organizational identity, but also requires growing a broader consciousness of how we’re connected so we can grow, share resources, and effectively collaborate. We believe community power is the seedbed of lasting change. We build community power in both Midtown Phillips and East Phillips by cultivating relationships, bridging access to resources, and organizing collective action for neighborhood justice, sustainability, and well-being. Our priorities include improving safety, urban agriculture, housing stability, and embracing connection among our diverse cultures. Staff also collaborate on events and programs with Phillips West Neighborhood Organization (PWNO) within the United Phillips coalition, in addition to our partnerships and contracts with other community organizations. Position Overview: The Community Organizer reports directly to the Executive Director and works on a small team that is supplemented by regular collaboration with other partners, including resident volunteers, partner organizations, and PWNO colleagues. Community organizing with Midtown-East Phillips includes event planning and neighborhood program management (e.g. block party empowerment, urban ag tool library, or land development advocacy), but also requires the organic relational aspect of relationship-building, networking, multi-modal communications, and responsiveness to neighborhood events and movements. This role requires the ability to listen to community concerns, building trust across cultures, mobilizing neighbors into active participation, thinking about those not at the table, and advocating for the neighborhood’s interests. See full job responsibilities here: General Requirements and Qualification: Experience in community engagement, able to manage relationships with neighbors and coworkers professionally and personably, and able to productively navigate conflict. Ability to plan events independently and collaboratively; ability to take initiative in responding to emerging events and community concerns. Proven ability to build authentic relationships across diverse cultures, backgrounds, and languages, especially with Somali, Native, and/or Latino communities. Proficient in English (written and spoken) and capacity to bridge language gaps. Strong organization skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with experience meeting deadlines. Ability to use WhatsApp, texting, emails, phone calls, and door-knocking to connect with neighbors. Competency in Google Suite (Drive, Sheets, Docs, Meet). Flexible schedule to accommodate work during some evenings and weekends. Ability to work in a neighborhood office and go to meetings in the neighborhood (e.g. coffee shops, other office locations) Ability to commute to events with event supplies, including lifting and moving equipment (e.g. tables, large speakers). Additional Preferred Qualifications: Connection to the East Phillips and/or Midtown Phillips neighborhoods. Proficient in Spanish or Somali (written and spoken), and/or familiarity with additional languages spoken in the Phillips community (e.g., Oromo, Dakota, Ojibwe). Familiarity with best practices for accessibility (e.g., alt. text for images, plain language, visual design principles). Knowledge of standard grant reporting requirements and budget management principles. Have your own phone. Experience with volunteer management, community outreach, and/or base building Competency with flyer design (Canva), sending newsletters (MailChimp), light #J-18808-Ljbffr