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Job Title: Community Organizer
Organization: My Dog Is My Home
Location: Remote with some travel required (U.S.-based)
Reports to: Director of Programs
Status: Part-time, Independent Contractor
Compensation*: $25 - $33 per hour, estimated 21 hours/week
*My Dog Is My Home is committed to fair and equitable compensation. The hourly rate offered within this range will be determined based on the cost of living in the candidate's geographic location, as well as relevant experience and qualifications.
About the Role
The Consultant will serve as Community Organizer, providing community engagement, outreach, coalition-building, and coordination support across My Dog Is My Home’s programs. This role is centered on cultivating relationships, sustaining active networks of stakeholders, and supporting the growth of the Co-Sheltering Collaborative and its topical and regional working groups. The Consultant will work under the supervision of the Director of Programs, and on occasion, the Executive Director, particularly in support of advocacy and government relations opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Co-Sheltering Collaborative: Community Engagement & Outreach
The Community Organizer is responsible for building and sustaining meaningful relationships with Collaborative members, with a focus on deepening engagement, growing the network, and supporting members in taking on active leadership roles.
Conduct ongoing outreach to current and prospective Collaborative members to build relationships and deepen engagement
Identify and recruit new members, with particular attention to underrepresented geographies and sectors
Support the recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing development of regional working group co-chairs
Serve as a consistent point of contact for working group members, fostering connection and shared ownership of the network
Monitor member engagement trends and proactively identify opportunities to strengthen participation
Track participation data and metrics to measure Collaborative impact and inform strategy
Assist in designing and distributing Collaborative communications, including the monthly newsletter, with a focus on content that builds community and drives engagement
Maintain and update the Collaborative’s online platform (www.Co-ShelteringCollaborative.org), including meeting schedules, working group materials, agendas, slide recordings, website updates, and member resources
Monitor and respond to Collaborative email correspondence
Co-Sheltering Collaborative: Meeting & Working Group Coordination
The Community Organizer will coordinate and facilitate the operational infrastructure of the Collaborative’s convenings, ensuring that meetings are well-organized, inclusive, and advance the Collaborative’s mission.
Schedule and coordinate quarterly Co-Sheltering Collaborative large group meetings
Prepare agendas, create calendar invitations, and manage scheduling logistics
Serve as co-host and provide technical support during Collaborative meetings as needed
Take and distribute meeting minutes in a timely manner
Schedule working group meetings and support communication with co-chairs and members
Maintain working group records and documentation
Maintain and update member records in the Company CRM (Bloomerang)
Facilitate meetings, in collaboration with the Director of Programs
Co-Sheltering Collaborative Steering Committee Support
The Community Organizer will provide coordination support to the Collaborative Steering Committee to ensure continuity and alignment across leadership.
Provide administrative and organizational support to the Steering Committee
Maintain meeting calendars and prepare slide decks
Take and distribute minutes
Update relevant information in Steering Committee communication channels
Help shape agendas to ensure meetings are action-oriented and effective
Keep steering committee members on task with action items
Regional Working Group Development
As My Dog Is My Home transitions its working groups from city-specific to regional structures, the Community Organizer will play a central role in supporting that evolution.
Support the launch and sustainability of new regional working groups
Assist in identifying and cultivating potential co-chairs within each geographic region
Maintain regular communication with co-chairs to provide support, share resources, and gather feedback
Help develop tools, templates, and resources that empower regional leaders to run effective working groups independently
Help shape working group agendas to ensure meetings are action-oriented and effective
Keep working group members on task with action items
Track regional group impact, activity and surface insights to the Director of Programs
Open House & Conference Outreach and Support
The Community Organizer will support outreach, engagement, and logistics for My Dog Is My Home’s Open Houses and Annual Conference, with an emphasis on relationship-driven outreach to grow attendance and build community across events.
Lead outreach efforts to engage current and prospective attendees for Open House events, with particular focus on regional working group members
Support outreach and engagement for the Annual Conference, including targeted outreach to health and human services audiences
Participate in conference and Open House planning meetings
Support registration efforts and monitor conference platforms (including Whova)
Provide technical and AV support during conference and Open House events as needed
Assist with agenda coordination and meeting facilitation
Provide administrative and logistical support for Open Houses and other program events
General Program & Administrative Support
In addition to the above, the Community Organizer will provide broad program support as directed, ensuring smooth operations across My Dog Is My Home’s programs.
Provide administrative and operational support across all Company programs as directed by the Director of Programs
Assist with organizing meetings, preparing agendas, and coordinating logistics
Support program documentation, tracking, and reporting
Advocacy & Government Relations
Assist with government relations and advocacy outreach opportunities, as directed by the Executive Director.
Qualifications
At least 2 years of work experience, ideally in a nonprofit, advocacy, or social impact setting.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
High degree of discretion and ability to handle sensitive information.
Confident using Google Workspace, Zoom, Slack, and project/task management tools like Asana or Notion.
Willingness to learn new technology and virtual project management tools and systems.
Proactive and solutions-oriented; anticipates needs.
Commitment to the mission and values of My Dog Is My Home.
Preferred Attributes
Kind, grounded, and clear communicator
Emotionally intelligent and values-aligned
Understands and respects boundaries while maintaining flexibility
Passionate about justice, inclusion, and human-animal relationships
How to Apply
Please send your cover letter and resume to Christine@mydogismyhome.org. Use the email subject: Application - community organizer position.
People of color, women, individuals who have experienced homelessness, formerly incarcerated people, LGBTQ individuals, and progressive visionaries are encouraged to apply.
Our Hiring Process & Timeline
We will review applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
We will begin scheduling video conference interviews immediately. Your initial interview may be followed by a second, 1-hour video conference interview.
If you are invited for an interview, we will ask for examples of your work relevant to this position, e.g. a campaign you created, a writing sample, or other relevant materials.
We would like to have the selected candidate start as soon as possible.