About the Role
We are seeking experienced trainers or training teams to design and deliver a Community Organizing Training that strengthens community leadership in Battle Creek. The training should be participatory, culturally grounded, and rooted in relationship-building and equity.
Trainers may choose to deliver the training as:
- A multi-day intensive (2–3 full days), or
- A series of shorter workshops (e.g., several 3-hour sessions)
- Final format will be decided in collaboration with BCTRHT.
Training Topics May Include:
- Community organizing and campaign planning
- Storytelling and communications strategies
- Leadership development and volunteer engagement
- Power mapping, voter mobilization, and direct action
- Digital organizing and peer-to-peer fundraising
Trainers are encouraged to suggest creative workshop content tailored to Battle Creek’s context.
Requirements
Requirements:
We are looking for individuals or teams with:
Proven experience in grassroots community organizing and facilitation
Cultural humility and experience working with BIPOC communities
Strong participatory and equity-centered training methods
Ability to serve both beginner and intermediate learners
Commitment to inclusive, healing-centered learning environments
Deliverables:
Custom-designed training agenda and curriculum
Facilitation of selected training sessions
Practical tools/resources for participants
Brief summary or feedback report post-training
Compensation:
There is no pre-set budget. Trainers are invited to submit a quote that includes:
Facilitation fees
Curriculum development and prep time
Materials (print or digital)
Travel expenses (if applicable)
We value your labor and will use the submitted quotes to determine fair compensation.
How to Apply:
Submit a single PDF to Tha Par at tha@bctrht.org by June 30, 2025 including:
Cover letter describing your interest, experience, and values alignment
Your proposed training format and a sample agenda
Detailed cost estimate
At least two references from similar work
Selection Process:
Applications will be evaluated based on:
Relevant experience and qualifications
Alignment with our mission and community needs
Thoughtful, clear approach
Overall cost and value
About the Company
The Battle Creek Coalition for Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (BCTRHT) and the Michigan Transformation Collective (MTC) are committed to building grassroots leadership and civic power. Rooted in truth, racial healing, and community transformation, we create spaces that support residents, leaders, and partners to organize for justice and systems change.