Job Description
Description:
JOB OPPORTUNITY – SOUTH DAKOTA ORGANIZER
Dakota Rural Action (DRA) is seeking a new team member.
The newly hired organizer will have the opportunity to work with staff and members of a fast growing grassroots organization working in South Dakota. DRA’s portfolio of work includes local and regional food systems, fighting pipelines and extractive energy projects and policy, supporting sustainable agriculture, working to train beginning farmers and food entrepreneurs while fighting factory and industrial agriculture via a theory of change dependent on community leadership. DRA’s work centers racial equity and social justice.
DRA has an office in Brookings (main administrative office) with satellite offices in Sioux Falls and Rapid City; there is some flexibility as to where new organizers will office and that will largely be dependent on lead issues. This is a full time position.
DRA organizes at the grassroots level to build a strong base of members who work together to make change at the local, state, and national arenas. DRA is a democratically run organization with decision making at the Board of Directors, chapters, and committees levels.
The global pandemic illustrated how important grassroots organizing and people power are to communities thriving, DRA is positioned to continue expanding upon our nearly 40 years of community engagement. In an effort to bring in a wide range of experiences and voices DRA seeks to interview both well seasoned organizers and folks new to organizing.
In addition to the specific areas listed above each organizer will have a work plan that may include the following:
Qualifications:
Salary and Hiring date:
Starting salary is $45,000 and depends on experience. Generous benefits included. Preferred start date 6/1/2024.
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Apply:
Send resume, writing sample, and three references to Frank James, Director, PO Box 549, Brookings, SD 57006, fejames@dakotarural.org, 605.697.5204. If you have any questions please contact Dakota Rural Action.
Application deadline: Open until filled, applying immediately encouraged.
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Dakota Rural Action (DRA) organizes people and builds leadership while developing strong allied relationships. We protect environmental resources, advocate for resilient agriculture systems, and empower people to create policy change that strengthens their communities and cultures.
We envision an active and engaged membership promoting healthy, beautiful, and just food, agriculture, and energy systems that protect clean air, water, and soil for all the current and future inhabitants of South Dakota.
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