Application Guide

How to Apply for SCOPE Administrative and Operations Support Coordinator

at Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ)

🏢 About Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ)

SURJ is a national organization mobilizing white communities for racial and economic justice, rooted in a shared-interest framework that calls people in rather than creating barriers. Their Southern Crossroads (SCOPE) alliance focuses on building grassroots power in the South, making this role uniquely positioned at the intersection of movement building and operational support.

About This Role

This role provides critical administrative and operational support to the SCOPE team, ensuring smooth coordination of meetings, events, and communications. By handling logistics and data management, you enable organizers to focus on building power in Southern communities, directly contributing to multiracial, cross-class movements for collective liberation.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve updating the SCOPE calendar with upcoming meetings and events, coordinating logistics for a virtual coalition call (sending invites, preparing materials), and processing expense reports. You might also support the Director by drafting communications, managing the CRM database, and troubleshooting tech issues for team members across time zones.

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🎯 Who Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) Is Looking For

  • Has experience in administrative support or operations within a nonprofit or social justice organization, with strong organizational and multitasking skills.
  • Demonstrates commitment to racial and economic justice, understanding SURJ's approach of organizing white communities in shared interest with people of color.
  • Proficient with tools like Google Workspace, CRM systems (e.g., Action Network), and virtual meeting platforms; able to troubleshoot tech issues.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to coordinate across remote teams and maintain confidentiality.

📝 Tips for Applying to Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ)

1

Highlight any experience with grassroots organizing or working in coalition with BIPOC-led organizations, as SCOPE is an alliance of membership-based groups.

2

In your resume, include specific examples of managing logistics for events or meetings (e.g., coordinating travel, agendas, minutes).

3

Show familiarity with SURJ’s political analysis by referencing shared interest or anti-capitalist frameworks in your cover letter.

4

Mention any experience with remote work tools and self-management, as this role is fully remote but requires coordination across time zones.

5

If you have ties to the Southern US or experience with Southern organizing, emphasize that—SCOPE focuses on TN, KY, GA.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your alignment with SURJ’s mission of organizing white people for racial justice, emphasizing shared interest rather than guilt or shame.', 'Specific administrative or operations achievements that freed up team capacity (e.g., streamlining a system, coordinating a multi-state event).', 'Understanding of the Southern context and SCOPE’s role in building grassroots alliances.', 'Your comfort with remote, fast-paced environments and ability to prioritize tasks for a small team.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read SURJ’s website and recent blog posts to understand their current campaigns and political education resources.
  • → Research the Southern Crossroads (SCOPE) alliance and its member organizations to understand the coalition landscape.
  • → Review SURJ’s commitment to anti-racism and economic justice, including their stance on capitalism and white supremacy.
  • → Look into the specific challenges of organizing in the South and how SCOPE addresses them.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How does your experience with administrative support directly contribute to movement building?
2 Describe a time you coordinated a complex event or meeting with multiple stakeholders. What tools did you use?
3 How do you approach working with people who may be new to racial justice organizing?
4 What is your understanding of shared interest as a framework for organizing white people?
5 How do you handle competing priorities and ensure confidentiality in a remote team?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on administrative tasks without connecting them to the mission—SURJ values political alignment.
  • Using generic nonprofit buzzwords like 'passion for social justice' without demonstrating understanding of SURJ’s specific approach.
  • Failing to mention remote work experience or ability to work independently, as this role is fully remote.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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