ATLEJ Community Organizing Fellow

The American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker religious organization that promotes lasting peace with justice, as a practical expression of faith in action. Drawing on continuing spiritual insights and working with people of many backgrounds, we nurture the seeds of change and respect for human life that transform social relations and systems.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: ATLEJ Community Organizing Fellow

JOB CATEGORY: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

STATUS: Full-Time

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Specific Term, One year

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Atlanta Economic Justice Program Director

REGION/UNIT: US/SOUTH

LOCATION: Atlanta, GA In-office 2-3 days per week required.

Application Deadline: October 30, 2026

For consideration, please attach your Cover Letter and Resume to the online application in addition to answering the Application Questions.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION AFSC's Atlanta Economic Justice Program is hiring a Community Organizing Fellow to support grassroots organizing efforts focused on homelessness, housing justice, community leadership, and public accountability in Atlanta. The Fellow will conduct outreach to unhoused communities, build relationships with residents directly impacted by homelessness and displacement, and support advocacy campaigns that advance dignity, housing justice, and systemic policy change.

Working closely with the Atlanta Economic Justice Program Director, coalition partners, and community leaders, the Fellow will support the ongoing work of the Justice for Cornelius Taylor Coalition and help ensure that people directly impacted by homelessness play a central role in shaping campaign priorities, leadership development, and public advocacy efforts. Through training, mentorship, and hands-on organizing experience, the Fellow will develop skills in community organizing, outreach, facilitation, coalition building, leadership development, and advocacy.

This is an entry-level fellowship position, and training will be provided to ensure that the Fellow has the support and professional development needed to flourish in the role.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES