Notice how the job seeker in this sample community organization worker resume opens with a clear objective of what he wants. He then lists only those previous work experiences that pertain to this particular job. All community organization worker resumes should include this vital information.
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Lawrence Job-Seeker
1075 Eaton Street
Any Town, USA 99999
Home: (888) 888-8888
Cell: (888) 888-7777
ljobseeker@sampleresume.com
OBJECTIVE
Position as a Community Organization Worker
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent written and verbal communication, planning skills and assessments of clients
EXPERIENCE
Community Organization Worker, 2000 to present:
Big City Community Services, Big City, USA.
Chief duties included promoting and coordinating the activities of groups, individuals, and agencies to meet specific needs of the community, such as health, infrastructure, finances, education, youth, the aged, etc. Wrote proposals to obtain government or private funding for various projects and assisted in preparing the budget.
Assistant Community Organization Worker, 1998-2000:
Big City Community Services, Big City, USA.
In charge of coordinating the activities of volunteers and practicum students, as needed by the community organization worker.
EDUCATION
M.A., Social Work, 1997 Any City University, Any City, USA
ACCOLADES AND INVOLVEMENTS
American Association of Community Organization Workers
Member Recognition Award, 2006
NOTE: Write a complete community organization worker resume, including expanded information of the kind you see in this condensed sample. Employers expect about two pages. Include your work experience as a community organization worker as well as your training and recognition.