ACORN is looking for a Field Organiser to build power to fight for social and economic change in Bradford, to start work on 22nd November 2021.
ACORN is a mass membership organisation and a direct action community union. By taking action on issues that affect us, we win real changes to our lives and our communities. For more information, read our 'About ACORN' page here and the ACORN Platform here.
About the job
As an Organiser with ACORN, you will be responsible for recruiting, developing and supporting members to take action on issues affecting them and the communities they come from.
Women are particularly affected by the issues that we organise around, whether that be housing, transport or community provision. As such you will have a focus on recruiting and developing women in local communities to become strong leaders who are able to take action on the issues affecting their lives and win.
As the role has a specific focus on organising with women across Bradford, it is a requirement of the position that applicants are women.
You will be a Field Organiser for ACORN in Bradford. Your daily work will involve:
ACORN is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex*, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
*Except where a protected characteristic is a requirement for the role, as in this case.
Qualifications
The successful applicant for the role will have:
At least CEFR B2-level (professional) proficiency standard (or equivalent) in Urdu, so as to be able to communicate verbally and in writing with the communities we serve (no formal qualification required).
For more specific information on the role and its requirements, please refer to the Job Description and Selection Criteria linked below.
ACORN is committed to investing in the continued professional development of our organising staff. Please refer to the Job Description and Selection Criteria for information on the training and support you will receive as an ACORN staff member.