Lead Environmental Justice Organizer
OVERVIEW: Metropolitan Congregations United seeks a Lead Environmental Justice Organizer to manage two EJ staff; to conduct outreach, base building, training, education and leadership development for leaders; and lead an EJ campaign through the initiatives of an Interfaith EJ Task Force composed of a growing base of congregation-based teams. The position reports to the MCU Executive Director and is a collaborative effort between MCU, Sierra Club National, Roderick Burton of New Northside Missionary Baptist Church, and Community First Plus. Gamaliel National Training in relational organizing techniques with faith-based organizations will be provided.
BACKGROUND: Metropolitan Congregations United (MCU) is a grassroots organization composed of St. Louis area congregations of all faiths. We put faith into action by developing leaders who move their congregations, organizations, and communities to change public policy for the common good. Since our