Statewide Climate Justice Organizer

CHIRLA•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$72,500 - $74,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CHIRLA’s Climate Justice Department is seeking a Statewide Climate Justice Advocate to work on community building, coalition building, and advocacy campaigns to advance climate justice for immigrant communities. The Advocate, in partnership with the Organizing Department, will focus on growing and maintaining CHIRLA’s base of climate impacted community members. The Advocate will be responsible for the recruitment and retention of community members. The Advocate will be responsible for coordinating community gatherings, crafting community education materials, and building relationships with external partners. The Advocate will coordinate advocacy actions, volunteer trips and leadership development to empower BIPOC immigrant communities to lead in the climate justice space.

Requirements

At least two years of community college or equivalent related experience.
Demonstrated commitment to mission and goals of CHIRLA.
Proven experience in a non-profit organization or research firm
Two years community involvement or direct organizing experience
Strong oral and written advocacy skills.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work and problem-solve under pressure.
Excellent research and policy development skills
Experience in campaign development and implementation.
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Spanish fluency or high proficiency is required. Mixteco or other indigenous language speakers welcome.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships throughout the organization and community.
Flexibility is required based on the needs of the organization. The position will involve some evening and weekend work.
Computer literacy: word processing, internet navigation, and other work-related applications.
Must be extremely organized.
Must be able to work efficiently and manage multiple projects at once, which may be at different stages of design and execution.
Highly self-motivated, creative, takes initiative, ability to learn quickly, flexible, and able to work as part of a team as well as independently.
Demonstrated experience working effectively as part of a team and with colleagues of diverse backgrounds and perspectives, both in person and within a remote work environment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships within the Climate Justice department and throughout the organization.
Demonstrated ability to be proactive in their approach to assigned responsibilities, completing tasks and/or using technology and systems to maximize efficiency.
Strong commitment to CHIRLA’s mission of empowering low-income community groups.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively with a diverse community.
Knowledge of and commitment to immigrant and worker rights and CHIRLA’s mission.
Position requires an employee to use a personal vehicle to travel between worksites or other locations, as a primary job duty.

Nice To Haves

Mixteco or other indigenous language speakers welcome.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the Director for Climate Justice and Director of Organizing to develop and implement an outreach and recruitment plan for CHIRLA’s climate impacted members.
Implement leadership development program for members throughout the state.
Serve as a resource and mentor to organizers and members.
Develop and disseminate immigrant rights materials as they pertain to climate justice.
Convene and facilitate member meetings, events, workshops, or coalition gatherings.
Contribute to broader advocacy campaigns to support climate justice.
Conduct presentations to community at large concerning current CHIRLA campaigns.
Travel throughout the state to carry out these or additional duties.
Lead Campaign Development and implementation for climate justice in California.
Conduct necessary research for climate justice and/or CHIRLA campaigns.
In conjunction with Communications teams, develop and implement media strategies that center directly impacted members around the campaign and manage media inquiries around immigrant and climate issues.
Assist in development and implementation of broader CHIRLA campaigns, including member mobilization.
Works closely with Policy and Advocacy staff, Political Director, and other relevant departments to determine policy priorities for climate justice and CHIRLA at large.
Manage and coordinate the coalition-building on the regional level.
Participate in and report at general staff and department meetings.
Support fundraising for committee as well as broader CHIRLA activities and events.
Other duties and responsibilities as necessary.