Part-time East Oakland Organizer

Communities For A Better Environment • Oakland, CA

2d • $0 - $39 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Part-Time East Oakland Community Organizer will play a central role in advancing CBE’s grassroots organizing and outreach strategies to deepen our base and build collective power for a healthier, greener East Oakland. This position is responsible for cultivating and sustaining relationships with grassroots leaders, community members and allied organizations; conducting political education and community outreach; leading environmental justice campaigns and fostering leadership development within our membership. The Part-Time East Oakland Organizer will also support the continued development and impact of CBE’s East Oakland program and projects. This position is supervised by the NorCal Program Co-Director and works collaboratively with the East Oakland Organizing team. In addition to the above, racial equity and language justice are key areas supported by the Part-Time East Oakland Organizer. CBE has made a commitment to addressing anti-Blackness and white supremacy culture within our organization, and the Part-Time East Oakland Organizer will participate in CBE’s internal work to meet equity goals and will be a bridge to our members’ participation.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of organizing experience in an environmental or social justice movement
• 1-2 years of grassroots campaign experience, including building opportunities for leadership development and power building
• Experience navigating and collaborating within coalition spaces
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to lead engaging trainings and facilitate online, hybrid and in person meetings and workshops
• Strong knowledge of social justice organizing.
• Manage administrative systems and files, including timesheets, emails, reimbursements, and campaign databases, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, Canva and Action Network.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with people across a diverse range of backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement leadership development training and program activities.
• Conduct outreach and member recruitment activities in Oakland and regionally, including participatory action research.
• Coordinate monthly member meetings, periodic community actions, and participate in weekly staff and campaign team meetings.
• Develop and execute an organizing plan within the framework of our campaign strategy and support online communications using CBE’s social media tools.
• Maintain and build relationships with entities including, but not limited to, public health agencies, schools, East Oakland residents, labor, and faith-based organizations to further advance CBE’s campaign goals and objectives.
• Participate in CBE’s internal work to meet equity goals and will be a bridge to our members’ participation.

Benefits

• Generous vacation and leave policy
• Fully-paid premiums for medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending plan
• CBE pays full premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee, spouse or domestic partner, and any dependents.

What This Job Offers

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