Oakland Outreach Fellow

Asian Pacific Environmental Network • Oakland, CA

2d • $30 - $30 • Hybrid

About The Position

Support APEN’s member recruitment, with a focus on working-class members in Oakland and increase APEN’s membership among working class Oakland residents through consistent outreach, member engagement APEN activities, and structured follow up to support long term participation and leadership development.

Requirements

• Oakland resident
• Aligned with APEN’s values
• Familiar with APEN’s work
• Connected to working-class communities in Oakland (through neighborhood, family, faith community, school, workplace, etc.)
• Comfortable building relationships through one-on-one conversations
• Fluency in Cantonese and Mandarin is required

Responsibilities

• Identify and reach out to working-class community members in Oakland (tenants, low-wage workers, immigrants, seniors, parents, etc.)
• Have one-on-one conversations to learn about their concerns and introduce APEN’s work
• Share clear information about how APEN supports environmental justice and community power
• Invite potential members to attend meetings, events, or actions
• Recruit and support at least 5 working-class members to stay actively involved with APEN
• Build strong relationships so members feel welcomed and supported
• Follow up with members after meetings or events
• Help new members get oriented and understand APEN’s structure and campaigns
• Encourage members to grow into leadership at their own pace
• Keep simple notes on outreach efforts and member participation
• Check in with supervisor every other week to share updates, challenges, and progress
• Reflect on outreach strategies and adjust as needed

Benefits

• Sick time
• APEN is also a family-friendly employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed