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The DART Organizers Institute is an elite training program for the best and brightest to enter the field of community organizing. Each year we receive hundreds more applications than available training positions. In 2009, DART received over 2,000 resumes, 759 full-applications, interviewed over 600 candidates, and ultimately selected only 17 Community Organizer Trainees. Our graduates have gone on to accept salaried career positions with some of the most effective, grassroots, congregation-based community organizations in the country.
We encourage you to begin our four step application process right now.
Step 1: Determine Your Eligibility
Please take a moment to determine your eligibility and register for our Career Listserv. GO
Step 2: Submit your resume and application
Download and submit a completed application form along with your resume to careers@thedartcenter.org before our March 25, 2010 application deadline.
Download the application in a Microsoft Word format here.
Step 3: Initial Interviews
We will review your application and resume to determine if an initial interview is warranted. Whatever the case, you will receive notice by phone or email regarding next steps. Most candidates under consideration will be contacted and asked to conduct an initial interview over the phone.
Step 4: Final Interview Weekends
Following the initial interview, top candidates will be selected to attend one of our final interview weekends, which take place:
April 23-24, 2010 in Louisville, KY
May 21-22, 2010 in Columbus, OH
May 28-29, 2010 in St. Petersburg, FL
The final interview weekend serves two purposes. First, you will learn more about congregation-based community organizing and how the DART Organizers Institute will prepare you for a career in the field. We will present several exciting introductory sessions on topics such as how to build relationships with leaders, identify issues, and take successful direct action. We will also carve out ample time for you to ask questions. Second, experienced DART staff will get an opportunity to get to know you and determine your potential as an organizer.
You will undoubtedly find the final interview weekend enjoyable, challenging, and exhilarating. Past participants have always been inspired to see so many sharp and passionate people committed to justice in one room.
Within a few weeks following the interview weekend, you will be notified of your acceptance into the DART Organizes Institute.
May 28-29, 2010 in St. Petersburg, FL
The final interview weekend serves two purposes. First, you will learn more about congregation-based community organizing and how the DART Organizers Institute will prepare you for a career in the field. We will present several exciting introductory sessions on topics such as how to build relationships with leaders, identify issues, and take successful direct action. We will also carve out ample time for you to ask questions. Second, experienced DART staff will get an opportunity to get to know you and determine your potential as an organizer.
You will undoubtedly find the final interview weekend enjoyable, challenging, and exhilarating. Past participants have always been inspired to see so many sharp and passionate people committed to justice in one room.
Within a few weeks following the interview weekend, you will be notified of your acceptance into the DART Organizes Institute.
April 23-24, 2010 in Louisville, KY
May 21-22, 2010 in Columbus, OH
May 28-29, 2010 in St. Petersburg, FL
The final interview weekend serves two purposes. First, you will learn more about congregation-based community organizing and how the DART Organizers Institute will prepare you for a career in the field. We will present several exciting introductory sessions on topics such as how to build relationships with leaders, identify issues, and take successful direct action. We will also carve out ample time for you to ask questions. Second, experienced DART staff will get an opportunity to get to know you and determine your potential as an organizer.
You will undoubtedly find the final interview weekend enjoyable, challenging, and exhilarating. Past participants have always been inspired to see so many sharp and passionate people committed to justice in one room.
Within a few weeks following the interview weekend, you will be notified of your acceptance into the DART Organizes Institute.
May 28-29, 2010 in St. Petersburg, FL
The final interview weekend serves two purposes. First, you will learn more about congregation-based community organizing and how the DART Organizers Institute will prepare you for a career in the field. We will present several exciting introductory sessions on topics such as how to build relationships with leaders, identify issues, and take successful direct action. We will also carve out ample time for you to ask questions. Second, experienced DART staff will get an opportunity to get to know you and determine your potential as an organizer.
You will undoubtedly find the final interview weekend enjoyable, challenging, and exhilarating. Past participants have always been inspired to see so many sharp and passionate people committed to justice in one room.
Within a few weeks following the interview weekend, you will be notified of your acceptance into the DART Organizes Institute.
