Civic Engagement Community Organizer/Housing Advocate

AGENCY DESCRIPTION:  The Asian Law Alliance (ALA) is a non-profit

community law office that has provided legal services, community education and

advocacy services since 1977 to the Asian/Pacific Islander and immigrant

communities in Santa Clara County. Priority areas are immigration, housing,

domestic violence, public benefits, civil rights and voting rights. 

JOB SUMMARY:

The ideal candidate will be passionate and committed to ALA’s mission to serve

and empower immigrant communities through community-based organizing, education,

outreach and leadership building. The community organizer will work with the

Civic Engagement team in community advocacy, community organizing,

coalition-building, education/outreach and engagement with the AAPI community

about issues including but not limited to voter engagement, voter protection,

civil rights, racial justice, social justice, and immigrant rights.  A portion of the Community Organizer’s time

will be focused on empowering tenants by providing education, intake and

counseling.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Organize and execute community education and outreach events or campaigns both in-person and on various virtual platforms including but not limited to ethnic media, social media, Zoom, and Youtube

Organize community members and engage with community leaders as well as elected officials in advocacy projects, issue-based campaigns, ballot measure campaigns and other community

power-building initiatives

Register, educate and engage potential voters at events, community sites and through individual door-to-door engagement in immigrant neighborhoods

Recruit, train and supervise volunteers for advocacy and outreach projects including but not limited to voter registration, poll monitoring, redistricting, anti-racism, and Stop AAPI

Hate advocacy

Participate in mandatory trainings on voter registration, voter outreach, voter rights, other electoral issues, racial justice, racial violence, coalition-building and other relevant areas

Work with the civic engagement team to organize trainings and leadership summits for the community and civic engagement coalition partners

If not yet certified as a housing counselor, will undergo training and obtain certifications as necessary for HUD (Housing and Urban Development)

With the supervision of the housing attorney, do intake and provide housing counseling to low-income tenants by assessing client needs, assisting with forms, and providing information and

referral

Collect and organize data and narratives for preparing grant reports

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience conducting presentations to immigrant and limited English proficient communities preferred

Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent public speaking and communication skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Demonstrated willingness and ability to follow guidelines to complete required tasks

Self-motivation and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively

A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required

If not certified as a housing counselor, must obtain housing counseling certification within one year of employment