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ABOUT METRO CARING
Metro Caring works with our community to meet people’s immediate need for nutritious, culturally relevant food while building a movement to end hunger at its root. Our innovative programming spans Healthy Food Access, Nutrition Education, Community Connections, and Organizing. We know that hunger is not caused by a lack of food—but by poverty, unaffordable housing, systemic racism, and inequities baked into our food systems. That’s why we focus on bold, community-driven solutions that promote food justice and economic equity.
OUR VALUES
We live and lead through seven core values that reflect our mission:
- Pursue Equity
- Champion the Mission
- Rise Together
- Find the Joy
- Own It
- Be Brave
- Think Outside the Box
POSITION SUMMARY: The Community Organizer builds deep, trust-based relationships, develops grassroots leaders, and strengthens community power through organizing, political education, civic engagement, and collective action. The Organizer works closely with directly impacted community members to build an organized base, develop community leadership, and advance the Right to Food vision and community-driven systems change. This position does not include formal staff supervision but does include coordinating and supporting volunteers and community leaders. The Community Organizer creates opportunities for community members to take on meaningful roles, build their skills, and assume increasing levels of leadership and responsibility in organizing efforts.
POSITION TITLE: Community Organizer (Program Manager)
REPORTING TO: Senior Manager of Community Organizing
LOCATION: The Metro Caring office is located at 1100 E 18th Ave, Denver, CO 80218. Limited hours per week may be completed remotely in alignment with Metro Caring’s guidelines and with supervisor approval. However, most hours will take place on-site and in key locations across the Denver metro area to stay connected to the communities we serve.
COMPENSATION: $62,775 - $66,000 exempt, full-time, annual salary
SCHEDULE: Metro Caring currently operates on a four-day work week with Fridays off. Occasional Fridays may be necessary for team retreats and professional development. Due to the nature of community organizing, this position will require evenings, and weekends throughout the year for community meetings, events, trainings, civic engagement activities, legislative sessions, and other organizing and movement activities.
BENEFITS:
- 401(k) 5% Match
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Family and Medical Leave
- Short-Term Disability
This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by the Denver Newspaper Guild – Communication Workers of America Local 37074. The terms and conditions of your employment are governed by the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement, as amended from time to time. A copy of the agreement is available from Human Resources and the Union.
STARTING DATE: Resume screening will begin immediately. Target start date for this position is: December 7, 2026
HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a resume and complete the application on the Metro Caring job site.
- Screening Process: 30-minute Phone Interview with HR 1-hour In-Person Interview with Senior Manager of Community Organizing 1.5-hour Panel Interview with Metro Caring Team Members Reference Checks
- All applicants will be kept informed throughout the hiring process and will be notified promptly if they are not selected to move forward.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Organizing, Base Building and Leadership Development
- Build deep, trust-based relationships through one to ones, listening sessions, community gatherings, and outreach to recruit and engage directly impacted community members and build a strong organizing base.
- Identify emerging leaders and create clear pathways for community members to move from initial engagement into deeper participation and leadership.
- Develop and support grassroots leaders through political education, mentorship, training, and hands-on organizing opportunities that build their skills, confidence, decision-making power, and ability to lead collective action.
- Co-create and facilitate community meetings, workshops, organizing spaces grounded in popular education, anti-oppression principles and collective action.
- Support community members in stepping into public leadership opportunities including testimony, storytelling, advocacy and decision-making spaces
- Support community leaders in identifying and cutting issues, analyzing power, developing campaign strategy, identifying decision-makers and allies, and selecting tactics that build toward collective action and long-term community power.
Civic Engagement and Organizing Coordination
- Support nonpartisan civic engagement efforts such as voter engagement, ballot education, public testimony, advocacy and other opportunities for community participation.
- Coordinate opportunities for community members and leaders to engage in public decision-making processes, campaigns, and collective action.
- Build and maintain relationships with community partners, coalitions, and grassroots organizations advancing food justice and systems change
- Participate in coalition spaces and collaborative movement-building efforts aligned with Metro Caring’s Right to Food vision.
- Coordinate organizing projects, events, trainings, and campaign activities from planning through implementation and evaluation.
- Maintain accurate organizing data, including outreach, one to one, leadership development, civic participation, and campaign activities.
- Track and use organizing data and community feedback to track progress, identify opportunities, and adjust organizing strategies.
Organizational Culture & Cross-team Collaboration
- Engage consistently in supervision and team meetings by preparing updates, communicating relevant information, and following through on agreed-upon next steps.
- Collaborate across teams to integrate community organizing, community leadership, and the Right to Food framework into programs, events, and organizational strategy.
- Share relevant community feedback, emerging issues, and organizing insights with staff to strengthen organizational learning and decision-making.
- Participate in internal committees, workgroups, trainings, and organizational initiatives that advance equity, systems change, and Metro Caring’s mission.
- Effectively manage accountability tools, including organized work plans and project management tools, and communicate change in projects and scope in a timely manner to team partners.
- Contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration, respect, and shared ownership of Metro Caring’s mission and Right to Food vision.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / ABILITIES
- Experience in community organizing, community engagement, advocacy, or related fields.
- Commitment to intersectional equity, grassroots leadership, community-driven organizing, and community power-building.
- Strong relationship-building, facilitation, and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse backgrounds and communities.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and participate in occasional evenings/weekends engagements.
- Basic proficiency with common workplace technology, including email, shared documents, spreadsheets, virtual meeting platforms, and databases, or other systems used to track community engagement.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate tasks, support teams, or guide volunteers in community-facing environments.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and ongoing learning around issues of race, class, language access, and systemic barriers.
- Experience and commitment to nurturing spaces for thoughtful, specific feedback—and openness to receiving and integrating feedback as part of continuous growth and performance management.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / ABILITIES
- Bilingual Spanish/English or bicultural experience strongly preferred
- Experience with grassroots, base-building, or power-building organizing
- Experience with political education, popular education, civic engagement, or nonpartisan voter engagement
- Familiarity with local government, public policy, advocacy, or other systems-change processes
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, or other organizing and engagement tracking tools.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Applicants must have reliable transportation. Relocation costs are not covered by Metro Caring.
Research suggests that individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills, experience, and drive necessary to succeed in this role to apply.
Metro Caring is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining an inclusive team. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and life experiences, especially those who represent communities and lived experiences served by Metro Caring. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute fully.
