Organizer - Bakersfield, CA

UFW Foundation•Bakersfield, CA

6d•Remote

About The Position

The Organizer is the face of the UFW Foundation on the ground. They help develop member and leader engagement programs to support UFW Foundation projects and campaigns to increase the well-being of local communities. The Organizer will also promote UFW Foundation programs and services. The Organizer position will include identifying local leaders that will establish committees of community advocates, volunteer recruitment, mobilization efforts, and other related activities; key issue areas include but are not limited to legalization, workers’ rights, pesticides, heat, immigration legal services and emergency response. Voter engagement efforts may also be a key component of organizing strategies these are strictly non-partisan efforts. The Organizer coordinates with the digital and communications operations. The Organizer reports to the State Director position.

Requirements

Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to speak clearly in front of large groups of people.
Collaboration. Ability to work with teammates in a professional and solutions-oriented manner. Proven ability to effectively work as part of a team and to lead collaborative efforts.
Demonstrated commitment to social justice.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in both Spanish and English.
Outgoing, enthusiastic and persuasive personality.
Self-motivated.
Si Se Puede® (It Can Be Done) Attitude. The embodiment of a personal spirit that promotes confidence, courage and risk-taking.
This is a remote position. The incumbent will not be required to report regularly to any of our regional offices. However, the incumbent may be required to attend meetings in person on occasion throughout the year, either in their home state or elsewhere.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, government officials and their staff members, and the general public. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required. Bilingual ability in English and Spanish. Ability to speak Mixteco, Zapotec, Triqui and other languages indigenous to Mexico a plus.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra. Must have basic accounting knowledge and ability to keep accurate financial records. Must have good organizational skills and ability to work independently. Must be familiar with the history and mission of the UFW Foundation and be willing to make long-term commitment.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Minimum of 1 year significant and progressively responsible experience in developing grassroots leadership and power in local, state and national campaigns. Commitment to the mission of the farm worker movement is required.
Must be familiar with computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, etc.
Requires a valid Class “C” Driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Experience in canvassing is a plus.
Familiarity with voter registration efforts.
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university is a plus.
Ability to speak Mixteco, Zapotec, Triqui and other languages indigenous to Mexico a plus.

Responsibilities

Educates and applies pressure to policymakers through community mobilizing using various methods (i.e., calls, letters, petitions, communications strategy, emails, field actions, canvassing, etc.).
Builds partnerships and key relationships with religious, student, political, labor, business, community organizations, food banks, and local leaders.
Collaborates with Communications staff to generate story collection and earned media coverage (e.g., press conferences).
Complies with organizational policies and procedures.
Conducts outreach and education targeting farm worker communities (in-person and virtual).
Delivers a concrete and accurate message about all of our projects, campaigns, programs, and services available to the community.
Develops and implements community committees for member engagement.
Coordinates a variety of activities such as information sessions, application workshops and house meetings to assist farm workers in various programs as needed.
Ensures high service and delivery standards in a positive and respectful atmosphere to recipients.
Identifies, recruits and trains community residents to become community advocates.
Leads regional voter registration drives for civic engagement.
Maintains collaborative working relationships with legal service, immigration, health, and related agencies, including county workers and other partner organizations.
Manages and implements various education and mobilization activities to achieve goals, including outreach, door-knocking, house visits, building, leading coalitions, voter registration, and direct community contact in targeted communities.
Participates in trainings and conferences.
Participates in online strategy campaigns and building a digital community, e.g., text program, social media, email lists and other platforms such as our Digital Initiative.
Recruits volunteers for specific actions and builds sustainable volunteer-based teams.
Supports advocacy efforts in collaboration with the Organizing Coordinators and other team members to inform policymakers about what farm workers are experiencing.
Tracks, analyzes, and reports on events-related data via Quickbase or other assigned platforms and uses the Management by Objectives and Results (MOR) process.
Domestic travel within and outside the incumbent's home state is required.
Updates calendar of events, flyers, and other informational materials for distribution.
Upon availability from key priorities, the organizer will coordinate and provide support to other teams, such as systemic change teams, immigration legal services, and Removal Defense during workshops, or needs to immigration rapid response.
Works on evening and weekend projects as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Accruals of 2, 3, and 4 vacation weeks per year depending on tenure
16 paid holidays (includes a personal day)
1 mental health day per calendar year
Paid sick days
Health, dental, and vision benefits
Life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program for support with personal and work-related challenges
403(b) retirement plan with 2% employer match (providing employee meets criteria)
401(k) retirement plan with no employer match (providing employee meets criteria)
Employer-sponsored pension plan
Supplemental insurance (within 30 days of hire date)
Professional development opportunities and access to thousands of courses
20% discount for immigration services through the UFW Foundation
Many discounts, such as entertainment discounts for movie theaters, theme parks, etc. via ADP Lifemart, TicketsatWork, and UnionPlus