IMMIGRATION ORGANIZER

MI FAMILIA VOTA•Phoenix, AZ

5d•$50,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Mi Familia Vota is seeking a passionate and experienced Immigration Organizer committed to building power with immigrant communities and communities of color and advancing racial and economic justice campaigns that create real change in our schools, neighborhoods, and civic life. The Immigration Organizer will focus on base-building, leadership development, and advocacy related to immigrant rights, education equity, and civic engagement. This role works directly with community members—many of whom are directly impacted by the immigration system—to develop leaders, mobilize collective action, and support campaigns that advance dignity, safety, and justice. The ideal candidate brings experience in grassroots organizing and community leadership development and is skilled at building authentic relationships across diverse communities. This person must be deeply committed to working alongside low-income and working-class families and leaders and have an understanding of the lived realities and organizing conditions within Latinx, immigrant, and other marginalized communities. We are seeking an Immigration Organizer who shares our progressive values and is excited to help build and strengthen member-led organizing efforts. This role supports community education, coalition-building, and campaign work while helping community members grow as leaders and advocates.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience in community organizing, advocacy, or related movement work
Strong interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills
Demonstrated commitment to racial, economic, and immigrant justice
Ability to build relationships across diverse communities
Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities
Comfortable with outreach, public speaking, and relational organizing
Experience with data entry and basic organizing tools (training provided)

Nice To Haves

Experience working with immigrant communities
Fluency in languages other than English
Familiarity with immigration policy or advocacy
Lived experience with or close connection to the immigration system

Responsibilities

Build and grow a base of immigrant and community members through outreach, canvassing, phone/text banking, and relationship-building
Recruit, train, and support community leaders and volunteers
Support immigrant justice, education, and civic engagement campaigns
Facilitate community education, leadership development, and skills-building workshops
Organize and support actions, town halls, forums, and advocacy events
Conduct one-on-one meetings to develop leaders and move members to action
Build relationships with community partners, coalitions, and stakeholders
Maintain accurate organization of data and documentation
Collaborate with communications and program teams on campaign outreach
Participate in electoral organizing and organization-wide efforts as needed
Attend evening and weekend activities when required