Community Organizer Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the community organizer position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for training for students, faculty, and staff to engage others in examining issues of equity, diversity and social justice – “train the trainer” model.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• An understanding of and interest in local and national political systems and policy making and in business development
• Meticulous organisation skills and data entry proficiency
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or Google productivity suites
• Passion for advancing grounded and sustainable community engagement, and promoting health equity among diverse communities throughout Boston
• Surveys community to identify needs
• Proven record of using community organizing in political campaign, non-profit, union, or other relevant settings
• Experience in data-informed campaigning with developed skills in online and field campaigns
• Experience recruiting and remotely managing volunteers and surrogates

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the community organizer position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for input in setting Foundation objectives and policy, identifying critical issues and introducing new concepts.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Supports, attends and participates in beat community and District Advisory Committee meetings
• Facilitates problem solving between Police Department staff, city departments, community service providers and community residents, working to resolve identified problems and bring about change
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with community leaders
• Prepares and distributes informational brochures and pamphlets relating to program activities
• Provides materials and supplies to assist communities in understanding and implementing CPD’s Community Policing program

In response to your job posting for community organizer, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for awareness and guidance to the team and company on cultural protocols, norms and politics to ensure the company respectfully engages with Native American communities, builds positive relationships, and meets regulatory engagement requirements.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Knowledge of best-in-class organizing strategy and tactics
• Strong understanding of digital organizing and social media engagement
• Marginal seat campaigning experience highly sought after
• Independent, self-starter who can take initiative and work unsupervised whilst reporting to management weekly
• Deeply familiar with issues pertaining to race and equity, health and cancer disparities, and committed to social justice
• Careful attention to details and good organizational skills
• Computer literacy, including proficient with Microsoft Office or Google productivity suites
• Language fluency in Spanish, French, Haitian Creole, Mandarin, Portuguese (Preferred)

I am excited to be applying for the position of community organizer. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for advice to CSL Behring General Manager and Commercial Operations leadership in the effective communications of strategy and tactics.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience in community facilitation or mediation (Preferred)
• Previous experience facilitating discussions with community service providers, residents and other stakeholders
• Previous experience detecting and resolving problems between various stakeholders
• Recruiting, training, and managing advocates of home sharing into self sustaining grassroots groups to support their right to share their homes
• Assist with program administrative and promotional tasks as necessary
• Create and execute scalable rapid response and long-term grassroots engagement strategies at the local, provincial and federal level
• Take the lead organizing community engagement strategies and new initiatives, in conjunction with the CARE team, including the Director, Program Manager, Community Organizers and Research Fellows
• Develops and implements plans for recruiting and organizing community residents, including leading public engagements, conversations with residents, and designing public action campaigns focusing on local problems