Rolla Field Organizer

About Empower Missouri

At Empower Missouri, we believe that changing policies can change lives. Our mission to secure basic human needs and equal justice for every person in our state guides our work, and we continue to build an exemplary team to make that vision possible.

We're hiring 2 Housing Justice Field Organizers in Rolla!

Position Title: Rolla Field Organizer

Position Type: Part-Time; Temporary

Reports to: Empower Missouri Transformative Conversations Program Lead

Position Summary: Empower Missouri is seeking passionate and dedicated Field Organizers to join our deep canvass & tenant organizing project in Rolla. Field Organizers will be responsible for engaging with community members, conducting transformative conversations, organizing bases of tenants and recruiting new members to tenant unions.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for holding transformative conversations and completing follow ups. 
• Collect field data and feedback and submit report to field lead after each shift.
• Responsible for building a base and managing action opportunities to plug bases into.
• Support the development of tenant led organizing and advocacy efforts.
• Work closely with the Field Lead and other team members to achieve project goals.
• Attend training sessions and meetings as required, occasional travel as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Previous experience in community organizing or related field preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.
• Passion for social justice and tenant rights.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance and reliable vehicle.

Schedule:

25 hours per week, including significant availability on weekends and/or evenings (peak canvassing times), from June 2– October 15, 2025.

Compensation

$25 per hour, plus mileage reimbursement of $0.67/mile

Location of Position

Rolla, Missouri

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@empowermissouri.org, and CC: vee@empowermissouri.org, lucas@empowermissouri.org by Monday, May 26th.