Community Organizer

Community Organizer

Job Type: Part-time, Contract

About SACRED

Based in Chicago, SACRED is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan, independent organization working to overcome hate in the South Asian American community. SACRED unites progressive members of the South Asian American community to dismantle the enduring alliance between white supremacist and South Asian supremacist actors that advance authoritarianism and the myth of racial and caste superiority in the U.S.

Position announcement

SACRED (South Asian American Coalition to Renew Democracy) is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as Community Organizer.

SACRED is searching for an enthusiastic, dynamic individual who is passionate about building our multifaith, multiracial democracy. The ideal team member has a strong work ethic; ability to work autonomously and collaboratively; is highly organized; has a proven track record of working effectively with diverse populations; and has excellent oral and written communication skills. This position will provide logistical and administrative support for the implementation of SACRED’s public education, research, and organizing programs.

Responsibilities may include (but may not be limited to):

Build action teams in local communities through direct outreach, 1:1s, and leadership development to build a durable base and help shift power.

Organize/coordinate meetings, trainings and campaign activities, while integrating long-term organizing, base-building, and campaign strategies across issue areas.

Develop Organizing Committee members' leadership skills and capacity to impact change in their own communities.

Coordinate planning and strategy development for local and statewide SACRED-led campaigns.

Network with and build relationships between stakeholders and community organizations, advocacy groups and policymakers.

Research and analyze policy issues and create training and resource materials for communities to help inform their decision-making.

Coordinate with cross-functional teams (policy, communications, digital, development) to support campaign messaging, narrative development, and organizing integration.

Identify and cultivate potential leaders.

Provide peer support to fellow Organizers; collaborate on shared strategies and rapid response organizing.

Track progress and report on leadership development, base growth, field metrics, and deliverables.

Research opportunities that would lead to growth and attendance at SACRED events and programs.

Undertake other duties in support of SACRED’s work.

Required qualifications and skills:

Mission and value alignment with SACRED’s work.

Ability to engage constructively in discussions about organizational goals, performance, metrics, and deadlines.

Strong grassroots organizing, leadership development, policy analysis, and campaign organizing skills.

Strong campaign planning skills, with the ability to move targets, build coalitions, and integrate organizing with communications and policy advocacy.

Demonstrated ability to build relationships and organize people across lines of race, class, and geography.

Understanding and use of research to inform work.

Facilitation and training skills.

Strong team player, familiar with team dynamics and willing to work in a team environment; experience and comfort working as part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Problem solving skills, efficient, organized, and detail oriented.

Ability to work independently and on multiple streams of work simultaneously, including at times in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

Commitment to developing a collaborative work environment, constructive workplace culture, and team-centered approach.

Preferred qualifications and skills:

One or more years of experience organizing community members and stakeholders for a social sector organization.

Experience using project management systems (e.g., Slack, AirTable, Asana, Trello, G-Suites) for a social sector organization.

Experience leveraging information from a variety of sources to help uncover new strategies, inform your decisions and communicate results.

Strategic thinking skills, with a demonstrated ability to build campaigns that connect local issues with broader public policy issues.

Research, policy analysis and media skills.

Excellent organizational skills including planning, time management and information management.

Location and other details

Geographic requirement: candidates living in Chicago, Illinois or the Chicagoland area will be considered for this position. While much of the work will take place remotely, team meetings will take place regularly (weekly, biweekly, and sometimes more frequently) in SACRED’s Chicago, West Loop office. The individual hired will likely be asked to attend in-person events for and/or on behalf of SACRED from time-to-time in and around the Chicagoland area.

SACRED is a growing organization. While this is a part-time position, paid at an hourly rate, with a maximum of 10 hours per week, SACRED is actively seeking to increase hours and responsibility for this role.

A successful candidate will be hired on a provisional three to four-month period with the possibility of an extension based on performance and funding availability.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

SACRED is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to economic and social justice. Women, people of color, caste oppressed people, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to apply for or perform the essential functions of the job should contact us at with the subject line "Application Accommodation" to request such an accommodation.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to describing your interest in the position and fit with the qualifications and skills described above. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Applicants are encouraged to apply by September 5, 2025.