JOB POSTING: Community Division Organizer - Common Good Banks

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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 few months. Successful organizers will likely be invited to continue this work in nearby communities. (Internships are also available.)

WHAT IS A COMMON GOOD BANK™?

Common good banks are designed to be the cornerposts of a new economic system -- a democratic, community-based system that can spread quickly to give everyone a home, healthy food, and satisfying work. Common good banks will be different from ordinary banks in two ways: who benefits (everyone) and who gets a say in how the money is used (everyone). This is not just another bank with a social mission. This is a social mission with a bank!

  • All profits go to schools and other 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. See the video - click here.

THE WORK

  • Promote the common good bank concept locally
  • Get 65+ people to sign up as future depositors
  • Raise $4,000 in donations
  • Find a local nonprofit partner (ideally a credit union)
  • Find 5 local business partners
  • Find accredited investors who will invest a total of $30,000
  • Report progress and share ideas with other Community Division Organizers
  • Other tasks that may arise (optional)

WHAT IT TAKES

  • 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 can say things simply and clearly
  • Basic computer skills

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
  • training 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 $25 an hour, plus expenses, based on the contractor's experience, needs and speed.

TO APPLY

Tell us your experience and why you want to do this work.
Email letter, resume and references to:
      Amie Chaudoir, Personnel Director(jobs @ commongoodbank.com)
Click here to download a model contract. Check out the Checklist for Success and the organizers page.
Not for you? Get someone else to start a common good bank in your town. Put up this poster.

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: