Familias Unidas Community Organizer (Full-Time Position)

ABOUT US: InnerCity Struggle (ICS) is a transformational and intergenerational movement that builds community power to advance justice, life opportunities, and dignity in the Eastside of Los Angeles. Our vision is for the Eastside of Los Angeles to be a thriving, multigenerational, and civically engaged community that ensures racial justice, a quality education, an equitable economy, and a healthy built environment for residents most impacted by systemic injustices. InnerCity Struggle organizes youth and families in Boyle Heights, unincorporated East Los Angeles, City Terrace, El Sereno, and Lincoln Heights.

InnerCity Struggle is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ people, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Familias Unidas (FaU) Community Organizer is responsible for effectively organizing Eastside public school parents, guardians, and other residents to take action on issues of Educational Justice, Housing Justice, Youth Justice, and Civic Engagement. The ideal candidate will have advanced organizing skills to facilitate social justice-related campaigns with experience engaging community members, developing popular education curriculum for spanish speaking adults, facilitating and coordinating adult leadership training, and knowledge of effective base-building. The ideal candidate is fluent in written and conversational English and Spanish.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Primarily, support parent-led campaigns specific to educational justice at the local and regional levels, including mobilizing grassroots members to directly engage with the Los Angeles Unified School District around its budget, educational equity, and related issues.
• Develop and implement effective outreach strategies to recruit parents, guardians, and other adult residents (i.e. school site outreach, phone banking, tabling, etc.)
• Develop adult-friendly curriculum on political education topics and leadership development skills
• Represent InnerCity Struggle in relevant coalitions and in delegations with elected officials
• Work with other InnerCity Struggle staff to coordinate campaign-related activities
• Responsible for the leadership development and training of adult leaders with the goal of recruitment, engagement, and sustainability of an active base of adult members in Educational Justice Campaigns.
• Travel for InnerCity Struggle-related activities (retreats, conferences, trainings, networking)
• Engage in civic engagement activities including, but not limited to, canvassing in the Eastside of Los Angeles
• Other duties as identified by the Familias Unidas Coordinator and/or Director of Community Organizing

ICS IS SEEKING A PERSON WHO MEETS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong social justice analysis
• CA driver’s license and access to a reliable automobile is required (with at minimum, liability insurance)
• Bilingual in Spanish and English - Written and Verbal
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
• Ability to work weekends and evenings as needed or required by the Supervisor
• Track Record of accomplishing goals and objectives individually and in a team environment
• Experience in developing program and communication materials
• Strong and effective communication skills and problem-solving skills and strategies
• Ability to work effectively with different stakeholders
• Ability to work in a team setting and provide/receive constructive feedback
• Minimum 2-year commitment preferred
• Minimum 2 years experience in community organizing in low-income communities of color preferred
• Experience in translating materials and interpretation (Spanish-English) preferred

BENEFITS:

• 100% Paid Medical, Dental, Vision (Employee)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 3% match annually based on org budget
• Vacation - 10 days per year annually; Paid Sick Leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Two-week winter holiday paid time off when workload and funding permit
• 1 month paid sabbatical at 5 years; 3 month paid sabbatical at 10 years

WAGES:

• Hourly Non-Exempt Range $25 to $27
• Commensurate with experience

LOCATION: Temporarily Hybrid: Remote and On Site, 3467 Whittier Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90023

COVID Precautions:

• InnerCity Struggle has a COVID-19 vaccine & booster mandate for all employees and new hires.
• If you are not yet vaccinated, new hires must have their 1st dose by their starting date and 2nd dose by the end of their introductory period.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Email Cover Letter and Resume to:
  • Jessica Castillo, Coordinator for Familias Unidas, Email: Jessicac@innercitystruggle.org
  • Daniel Jimenez, Director of Community Organizing, Email: Daniel@innercitystruggle.org
• Please include “Familias Unidas Community Organizer Position- First & Last Name” in the subject line of your email. The cover letter must address why you are interested in the position and what strengths you would bring to the organization
• No Phone calls or site visits, please
• Deadline for accepting applications: open until position filled
• Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis