We’re Hiring! Lead Community Organizer
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Salary & Benefits:
$74,452 - $88,412 full time exempt
Generous paid time off policies – vacation, sick/wellness, holidays
100% Employer Paid Insurance: Medical (PPO), dental, vision
Professional Development Budget
SEP-IRA contribution after first year of employment
Hiring Timeline:
Applications received by 11:59 p.m. on June 21, 2026, will be given priority. Rolling applications accepted until position is filled. Our tentative timeline for this hiring process is:
June 21: Priority deadline, rolling application process
July 1-22: Phone screen, Written/Verbal Pre-interview Assessment, Interview Candidates
July 23-29: Reference checks & make an offer
August 17: Ideal start date
To Apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter to hiring@thechurchcouncil.org with the subject “Lead Community Organizer”. Candidates should receive an automated response when their application is received. Please contact us if you did not receive an automated response.
About The Position:
Please send a resume and cover letter to hiring@thechurchcouncil.org with the subject “Lead Community Organizer”. Candidates should receive an automated response when their application is received. Please contact us if you did not receive an automated response.
About The Position:
At the Church Council, our role is building collective power with and between congregations and impacted communities for transformational change, through an anti-racist, faith-rooted community organizing lens. We are searching for someone to join our team who would be committed to our goals of equipping and organizing faith communities toward our vision of a future when justice is realized. The Church Council seeks someone who will collaborate with our organizing team, faith leaders, and community partners.
As a Lead Community Organizer at the Church Council, you will play an integral role as a member of the team, collaboratively leading our Seattle budget roundtable, Faith Land Initiative, and emerging organizing priorities. The ideal candidate for this role is excellent at building relationships that hold complexity, which builds strong coalitions and movements, positioning the Church Council as a trusted partner in the region.
As a staff member of the Church Council you will be expected to:
Champion the goals and outcomes of CCGS vision and mission,
Support an organizational mission that is focused on community organizing, rooted in the continued work of being an anti-racist organization
Contribute to a culture of trusting relationships and collaboration with staff and our network to develop and implement a strong organizational structure
Represent the Church Council when necessary
Additionally, as a lead staff member, in deep collaboration with other lead organizer(s) and executive director(s), you will be expected to support the Church Council by:
Steward the mission and vision of the organization
Form and guide the necessary team(s) to build the collective power from our network to successfully accomplish our organizing priorities
Assist with appropriate fund development and fiscal management specific to your work area(s)
Develop and manage other staff in peer-to-peer relationships, cross-team collaborations, and/or direct supervision
Prepare necessary materials and participate in board meetings when appropriate, including narratives about your work area(s)
Ideal Qualifications:
4-6 years of community organizing experience
Enthusiasm for building meaningful relationship and engaging with community partners and faith leaders (lay and clergy) working on projects related to our organizing priorities.
Analysis and commitment to anti-racism
Recognizes the intersections and impacts of your own identities in relation to the work and culture of the organization. Ability to amplify the experiences and inspirations of communities impacted by racism and oppression. Knows when to speak from your own experiences and lessons learned with others.
A well-developed interpersonal skill set — especially active listening, empathy, patience, and relationship building
An accompaniment approach that helps others grow. Listens to facilitate relationship building, understands needs or concerns, and takes steps based on that input. Uses compassion and challenge to develop others and support problem-solving. Sees mistakes as learning opportunities and is comfortable with a mutual feedback culture.
Track record as a collaborative teammate who can also thrive in independent projects
Can take a concept from idea to implementation, including when to pause for reflection and growth. Proactively asks for help, anticipates problems, and course-corrects where needed. Appreciates conflict as a generative force for change and knows how to support a team or coalition through disagreement. Knows how/when to set boundaries to reinforce well-being, focus, and clarity for self and team.
Plus: Background working in faith communities.
Plus: Background working with BIPOC faith communities and community-based groups.
Plus: Conversational in at least one language other than English.
About the Church Council of Greater Seattle:
The Church Council of Greater Seattle has acted as a direct service incubator, ecumenical convener, and faith-based advocacy and community organizing hub since 1919.
Candidates who have personal experience navigating the U.S. immigration system, are BIPOC, are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, and/or have a connection to a faith/spiritual community are strongly encouraged to apply.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Church Council of Greater Seattle considers applicants for all positions regardless of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.