The SPLC is seeking a State Community Organizer, Georgia State Office (East Georgia) who is passionate about social justice! 

The State Community Organizer builds and maintains relationships with community members, leaders, and partners. Identifies opportunities for community involvement and ways to support the Center's mission. They also engage allies in campaigns and advocacy efforts on a local and state level. This position will work from CSRA Region of Georgia 100% of the time, which includes but not limited to the following counties: Burke, Columbia, Glascock, Hancock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Lincoln, McDuffie, Augusta-Richmond, Taliaferro, Warren, Washington Wilkes.

Who You Are

Experienced. Demonstrated experience organizing communities, building grassroots networks, and cultivating strong partnerships with community leaders and organizations.

Call to Action: You know how to move people from awareness to action through strategic outreach, leadership development, volunteer engagement, and advocacy campaigns.

Disciplined: A self-starter who thrives with autonomy, takes initiative, and consistently follows through.

Data Informed: Establish short- and long-term goals, track progress, and continuously improve organizing strategies.

Collaborative: You value teamwork, recognizing that lasting community impact is built through strong relationships and shared leadership.

Adaptable: Comfortable navigating evolving priorities while keeping community voices at the center of your work with a deep commitment to empowering communities.

Mission, Vision & Values Alignment. Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to SPLC's mission, vision and values.

What You'll Do

Plan and organize projects and events; leads outreach and campaign activities, volunteer activities, mobilization efforts, and advocacy campaigns at local and state levels.

Promote community engagement, collaborates with ally organizations and activists, and works to build the power of community members and to support their priorities.

Plan for future work by SPLC and in collaboration with other partners.

Compile progress reports and community updates to stakeholders.

Perform research and develops tools and educational materials.

Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.

Minimum Qualifications 

We are committed to equitable hiring practices, therefore you must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role.

• Minimum 1 year of community organizing and 1 year working on campaigns and/or advocacy efforts; and
• High School Diploma or GED.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a non-exempt role, and the minimum starting salary is $61,825 ($29.72 per hour) annually. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Click here to view the benefits available to SPLC staff.

Where & How You'll Work 

This role has the following work designation options: 

• Regional Work: Requires that employees reside in and be physically present during work hours in a specific geographic region (during the employee’s local time). The region could be part of a city, an entire county, or several states depending on the role.
• This position will report to the Regional Manager, Community Organizer.

Other Special Considerations 

This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.

This position is represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild.