The BNCRC seeks a person with a passion, drive and commitment to social justice work. Historically, banking practices in the United States have resulted in discriminatory practices such as redlining or a lack of lending to certain neighborhoods and individuals on the basis of race. Redlining and other policies act as barriers for racial groups and low to moderate income individuals on their journey to the traditional means of asset building. These policies and practices also lead to planned divestment and neighborhood deterioration, creating pockets of concentrated poverty in our communities. A community organizer is a critical position, particularly for grassroots work. An organizer identifies and manages the various themes that emerge from the work and is instrumental in bringing together the work of organizations to those most impacted by it. Dedication, passion and commitment to the community and social justice, around issues of race and poverty are a must for this position.
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