Information on the Direct Action & Research Training (DART)

Careers in Community Organizing for Social Justice The Direct Action & Research Training (DART) Center will hold an online information session on Thursday, December 6 at 6 pm eastern to discuss careers in community organizing with UMD students and alumni interested in uniting congregations and working for social, economic and racial justice. RSVP at www.thedartcenter.org/UMD DART hires and trains organizers to build organizations that have successfully addressed issues including: * Plugging the school-to-prison pipeline * Reining in predatory lending practices * Expanding access to primary health and dental care * Prioritizing funding for affordable housing and job training * Fighting for immigrants' rights * Police accountability Positions start January 14, 2019 in Columbus, OH, Charlottesville, VA, Lexington, KY, St. Petersburg and Jacksonville, FL. Positions start August 12, 2019 in Lexington, KY, Louisville, KY, Columbus, OH, Richmond, VA, Charlottesville, VA, Columbia, SC, St. Petersburg, Tampa, West Palm Beach, Jacksonville, Daytona Beach and Fort Myers, FL. Starting salary $38,000/year + benefits. Although it may be helpful, no prior organizing experience is necessary. Fluent Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply. To find out more about DART or to apply, we encourage you to visit www.thedartcenter.org. Still have questions? Contact Ben MacConnell at benjamin@thedartcenter.org or (785) 218-0941.