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Title Community Division Organizer - Common Good Banks
Industry Other/Not Classified
Catagory Non-Profit/Volunteer
Relocation required no
City anywhere in the U.S.
State MA
Zip 01330
Compensation Under $10,000


Description

Common Good Finance is looking for experienced community organizers to start common good bank community divisions anywhere in the world. At first, each organizer will be responsible for starting a community division just in his or her own community, full or part time over the course of a month or two. Successful organizers will likely be invited to continue this work in nearby communities. WHAT IS A COMMON GOOD BANK(tm)? Not just another bank with a social agenda. This is a social agenda with a bank! - Profits go to local schools and nonprofits. - Depositors decide what the bank should invest in. - Free local credit card processing for local businesses. - Micro-loans for new businesses and community projects. - A full range of secure, FDIC-insured banking services. - Committed to sustainability and economic justice. Once the first common good bank opens, any community ANYWHERE can start one in just a few days, with no need for a bank building. THE WORK - Promote the common good bank concept locally - Get 65+ people to sign up as future depositors - Raise $2,000 to $4,000 in donations - Find a local nonprofit partner - Find 5 local business partners - Find accredited investors who will invest a total of $30,000 - Report progress / share ideas with other Community Division Organizers - Other tasks that may arise (optional) SUPPORT Common Good Finance and the other Community Division Organizers will supply - promotional materials (model posters, business cards, handout cards, press releases, emails, displays and videos) - step-by-step suggestions for each task - web-based training session on the common good bank idea - ongoing advice, encouragement and feedback PAY Community Division Organizers will work as independent contractors. (That means no insurance benefits and different income tax forms.) Common Good Finance is prepared to pay $10 to $20 an hour for 100-200 hours, plus expenses, to be negotiated based on the contractor's experience, needs and speed. TO APPLY For more information, visit commongoodbank.com Tell us your experience and why you want to do this work. Email letter, resume and references to: info@commongoodbank.com ABOUT COMMON GOOD FINANCE Common Good Finance is a partnership of many organizations, working together to design and create a global network of common good banks. Partner organizations include: - American Banking Financial Institution Consultants - The Brick House - Class Action - Co-op Power - Earth Action - Gasoline Alley Foundation - Living Learning In Faith Everyday - Meadowbrook Lane Capital (MBLC) Investment Bank - New England Small Farm Institute - Peace Development Fund - Post Oil Solutions - Society to Benefit Everyone - United for a Fair Economy - many more, informally


Requirements

- Courage - Integrity - Respect and friendliness - Passionate commitment to social and economic justice - Enthusiasm about the common good bank idea - Can work independently and as part of a team - Can talk easily with anyone and to say things simply and clearly - Basic computer skills




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