The Texas Freedom Network (TFN) seeks a part-time Reproductive Freedom Congregation Organizer (RFCO) based in Texas for its Just Texas program. TFN is a statewide non-partisan, grassroots organization that is building an informed and effective movement working toward equality and social justice. Just Texas is a program of TFN that engages progressive faith voices in public policy to formulate and advocate a faith-based response to the religious right’s policy agenda.

The RFCO will focus on strengthening the Reproductive Freedom Congregation initiative, a movement to eradicate stigma around abortion and reproductive freedom in Texas one congregation at a time. This is a part-time position working an average of 20-25 hours per week. The primary responsibilities of the RFCO will be to build and maintain relationships with our growing network of Reproductive Freedom Congregations, data gathering and collection, and Just Texas outreach support. The RFCO should be passionate about reproductive justice, religious freedom, and faith-based organizing. The RFCO will report directly to the Organizing Director and assist the Just Texas Manager. This is a predominantly remote position, with an expectation of local travel within their city (region) when applicable. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Maintain proactive, regular communication with the Organizing Director and Just Texas Manager

  • Cultivate, nurture and maintain relationships with congregations involved in the Reproductive Freedom Congregation initiative

  • Plan and lead regular virtual meetings with Reproductive Freedom Congregations

  • Assist Just Texas Manager in introductory Reproductive Freedom Congregation outreach, either virtually or within the region

  • Help build tools to increase participation and growth of Just Texas’ Reproductive Freedom Congregation initiative

  • Perform data collection and information gathering

  • Support Just Texas Manager at Reproductive Freedom Congregation events within the region

  • Represent Just Texas at issue area related events within the region

  • Assist in the creation of materials to be shared with prospective and current Reproductive Freedom Congregations 

Qualifications and Skills

  • Ability to work well with a team, take direction and feedback, and share skills and knowledge 

  • Ability to work with minimal supervision; self-motivated 

  • Ability to work 4-6 hours a day for 4-5 days per week

  • Must have access to a laptop, smartphone, and reliable transportation

  • Previous experience or comfortability with faith-based organizing, or work in communities of faith 

  • Previous experience in reproductive freedom advocacy preferred

  • Strong facilitation skills

  • Must have strong interpersonal skills, experience meeting deadlines, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

  • Must be passionate for LGBTQ+ equality, reproductive justice, religious freedom, and interfaith movements for justice

  • Fluency in another language is highly valued, but not required

  • Must live in Texas, with the ability to travel within the region as needed

  • Experience in seminary school or involvement with a congregation is valued, but not required

Pay & Benefits

  • $21 per hour

  • $115 monthly remote work stipend

  • Paid sick time

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Texas Freedom Network is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages people of color, ethnic minorities, women, and individuals from the LGBTQ community to apply.