The Direct Action & Research Training (DART) Center will hold an online information session on Tuesday, September 26 at 7:00 PM to discuss careers in community organizing with UMD students and alumni interested in uniting congregations and working for social, economic and racial justice. The DART Center, a network of community organizations working to address social and economic justice issues in 22 cities across the country.RSVP at www.thedartcenter.org/september26
DART hires and trains organizers to build organizations that have successfully addressed issues including:
* Plugging the school-to-prison pipeline
* Reining in predatory lending practices
* Expanding access to primary health and dental care
* Prioritizing funding for affordable housing and job training
* Education reform in low-performing public schools
* Fighting for immigrants' rights
Positions start January 16, 2018 in Topeka, KS, Miami, FL, Daytona Beach, FL, Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Columbia, SC.
Positions start August 13, 2018 in Knoxville, TN, Columbia, SC, Lexington, KY, Topeka, KS, Richmond, VA, and Daytona Beach, St. Petersburg, Jacksonville, Tampa, West Palm Beach, Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Starting salary $34,000/year + benefits.
Although it may be helpful, no prior organizing experience is necessary. Fluent Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply.
To find out more about DART or to apply, we encourage you to visit www.thedartcenter.org. Still have questions? Contact Sarah Storar at sarah@thedartcenter.org or (937) 974-6093.
