Why should we care?
SCS’s ability to provide a quality, equitable education is being undercut by high teacher turnover and year-long teaching vacancies, as well as significant maintenance deficiencies within the schools, all of which leads to higher financial, educational, and health costs. A lack of access to wraparound services provided by qualified social workers, psychologists, and nurses inhibits the successful treatment of trauma or Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). Abuse, neglect, and trauma significantly increase the likelihood of suspensions, juvenile criminal behavior, and incarceration. With a median age four years below the national average, Memphis’s population can support economic development, but only if we provide children in our community access to opportunities and support.
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Equipping people of faith and goodwill to organize communities for systemic change through collective action.
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Community Organizer
Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope (MICAH) is a coalition of faith, labor, and community organizations partnering for power and acting for equity in Memphis and Shelby County. We are an “organization of organizations,” joining together to give a more powerful voice for issues of justice--guided by our shared faith and values.
MICAH is searching for a talented and hard-working individual to fill the role of Community Organizer. Successful candidates for this position must be driven by equity and justice, self-motivated, and a resourceful team player. The Organizer will work throughout Shelby County, with a focus on the Memphis area, with responsibilities in both the internal and external development of the organization.
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This position is full time. Salary range is $50,000 - $55,000/year, depending on experience; a stipend for in-county travel and cellphone is provided; health insurance coverage is available.
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​Please email your cover letter and resume to hr@micahmemphis.org.