Community Organizer - San Gabriel Valley

DOLORES C HUERTA FOUNDATION•Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Community Organizer will engage community residents and establish a grassroots base of trained volunteers to engage in advocacy efforts to improve the education, health, and civic engagement outcomes for residents. This position has no supervisorial responsibilities.

Requirements

Self-motivated, resourceful, and creative
Strong problem-solving skills
Reliable transportation, driver’s license, and automobile insurance
Ability to work evenings and weekends
Knowledge of in-person Organizing
Familiar with sending mass communications via text messages
Experience and passion for community organizing
Experience with facilitation of trainings
Experience in working with diverse communities
Excellent time management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, (one-on-one and group dynamics), cultural competency, strong listening skills
Strong communication skills
A proactive solutions-oriented approach
Flexibility to go with ever and fast-changing work environment
Proficiency in Google Suite & Microsoft 365, Videoconference, & technical online skills
Graduate from an accredited college
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

Nice To Haves

Written and spoken proficiency in Spanish & English a plus
2+ Years’ experience in a community outreach role preferred
Social justice advocacy experience preferred
Experience and passion for community organizing

Responsibilities

Build a volunteer base of parents, students, and community members by conducting a “House Meeting” campaign in targeted neighborhoods in-person and virtually.
Recruit and train volunteer activists in planning, facilitation, public speaking, advocacy, media, and outreach.
Develop proficiency in the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) to train and mobilize parents to advocate for their educational priorities through the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) school budgeting process.
Develop and implement a strategic advocacy plan to engage the community on a variety of issues including education, health, LGBTQ equality, and civic engagement.
Coordinate monthly General Meetings (community forums) to inform and activate the membership base.
Establish committees to advocate for education reform while keeping abreast of local, state, and national education justice issues.
Collaborate with partner organizations and allies working on educational justice, immigration reform, LGBTQ equality, health care access, etc.
Advocate to government agencies and public officials in response to local, state and national issues .
Engage volunteer residents in non-partisan voter registration, education, Get Out The Vote (GOTV), and other outreach/mobilization programs.
Lead Power Analysis and Campaign Development to address issues affecting underrepresented communities.
Establish a media and communications plan to publicize projects and solicit community support.
Provide weekly and monthly written management reports to document activities, updates, and results via conference calls and timely updates; Update contacts on the DHF database on a weekly basis.
Participate in weekly staff calls, monthly staff meetings, and monthly Kern Education Justice Collaborative meetings.
Attend all DHF staff and department meetings
Submit weekly reports documenting plans and accomplishments.
Participate in GOTV Activities
Support and participate in DHF Fundraising efforts
Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.
Must be open to new learning experiences.
Other duties as assigned.