Statewide Organizer (Entry/Senior)

California Immigrant Policy Center • Los Angeles, CA

233d • $70,055 - $77,328

About The Position

The Statewide Organizer will work to build regional and statewide power for moving the immigrant justice agenda forward by leading campaigns and coalitions; maintaining existing, and establishing new partnerships with key stakeholders; as well as building the capacity of individuals and organizations to participate in community organizing efforts and policy campaigns such as detention and deportation, economic justice, and health and public benefits. In addition, the Statewide Organizer supports broader movement-building efforts, works on organization-wide priorities such as a statewide immigrant lobbying day, and ensures that the voices of community groups are represented in CIPC’s budgetary and legislative agenda. The Statewide Organizer will be part of CIPC’s Organizing department and will work under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives or Associate Director of Movement Building. This position can be based anywhere in California, with a preference for Central Coast, Central Valley, Northern California, Bay Area, Inland Empire, or San Diego with travel to our other offices and locations as necessary.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-6 years experience in effective organizing and coalition building in a social justice sector, such as immigrant justice, housing, health access, racial justice, climate justice, gender/LGBTQ+ justice, and/or economic justice.
• A demonstrated ability to lead and engage broad coalitions.
• Experience working with diverse communities and audiences.
• Ability to navigate interpersonal and organizational dynamics with emotional intelligence.
• Experience with campaign development and making strategic and tactical decisions.
• Strong communication skills including written and verbal communication.
• Ability to develop educational and outreach materials and to present complex information in a digestible manner.
• Can provide trainings and technical assistance to groups on various issues.
• Understands the complex interplay of the 'inside' and 'outside' strategies necessary for policy change.
• Commitment to making change and building power from the bottom up.
• Proficiency in non-English languages spoken by Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, African, Caribbean, and Arab communities preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle with insurance, and ability to drive long distances on freeways, is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with immigrant justice organizations and community-based groups in California is preferred.
• Experience participating in legislative and/or budget advocacy efforts in California is preferred.
• Experience with a CRM platform and building lists (e.g. EveryAction, VAN, PDI, Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge) is preferred.
• Proficient in non-English languages spoken by Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, African, Caribbean, Arab, or Middle Eastern communities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination and development of relationships with diverse subgrantees, campaign partners, and community stakeholders through direct engagement, facilitation of calls, creation of meeting agendas, planning of convenings, and promotion of ongoing communication and partnerships.
• Represent CIPC in local, regional, and state immigrant rights and budget coalitions and lead aspects of coalition work.
• Lead and support networks of community organizing and base-building groups and immigrant-serving organizations to organize and mobilize around immigrant-related policy and budget issues.
• Assist local partners in developing new regional networks in burgeoning areas.
• Proactively engage with partners to assess needs.
• Proactively establish and deepen relationships with partners.
• Grow CIPC’s organizational membership.
• Play a strong supporting role in organizing CIPC’s annual Immigrant Day of Action in Sacramento and other organization-wide and partner events.
• Stay informed and active on key political, economic, and social issues impacting immigrant communities.
• Carry out power mapping and strategy development.
• Engage in research and collecting data and information about the real-life impact of existing and proposed policies.
• Develop and collect materials for outreach and the political education of member organizations.
• Provides and supports trainings and technical assistance to member organizations, community-based organizations, and other partners on various issues across the state.
• Work closely with other CIPC departments, including Policy, Communications, and Government Affairs, to achieve programmatic goals.
• Use organizing tools to engage people, promote events, and build narrative power in person and digitally.
• Support fundraising efforts led by the development team and manage a portfolio of sponsorships and memberships in support of organizational fundraising.
• Support the Movement Building and development departments tracking deliverables and programmatic activities supported by grants and other giving.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance and 75% coverage for dependents.
• 3% contribution to 401K-retirement plan.
• Commuter benefit or paid parking access.
• Monthly reimbursement for cell and internet usage.
• $1,500 professional development allowance.
• Generous time off policy including up to 26 paid holidays a year.
• Vacation: 1st year of service: 10 days, after completion of 1st year: 15 days, after completion of 4th year: 20 days.
• 6 personal days per year.
• Flexible hours.
• 4-week paid sabbatical leave after 5 years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees