Community / Political Organizers
A Community or Political Organizer works to unite citizens around a concern, ranging from reducing environmental pollution to fighting prejudice. Can be involved in organizing and working on political campaigns to advance social goals.
About this Career
Average Salary
£30,584New workers start at around £11,359. Normal pay is £30,584 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £43,948
Annual Openings
217Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs
Daily Tasks
- Helps set up credit unions, encourages parents to establish playgroups, works with other groups to find solutions to shared concerns or problems.
- Advises individuals with particular needs or problems through informal discussion, individual counselling or formal group discussion.
- Liaises and supports voluntary workers running groups in village halls, churches, mosques and other places of worship.
- Undertakes the day-to-day running of community centres and supervises the activities of part-time and voluntary workers.
- Organises social, recreational and educational activities in local community and youth groups.
Skills Employers are looking for
| Skills | Importance |
|---|---|
| Active Listening | 76% |
| Monitoring | 70% |
| Speaking | 70% |
| Learning Strategies | 70% |
| Reading Comprehension | 69% |
| Writing | 68% |
| Active Learning | 64% |
| Critical Thinking | 63% |
| Mathematics | 41% |
| Science | 22% |