Field Organizer

About ACCE: 

The Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE) is seeking a Field Organizer for their Oakland Office. ACCE is a multi-issue, membership-based community organization, building the power and voice of poor and working families across the state of California. With offices in 6 cities, ACCE works in local communities and statewide to fight for economic, racial, and social justice. 

As an employer, ACCE values work-life balance for our staff. Our organizing staff have a set schedule that is subject to change on occasion but allows for staff to have full lives outside of the important work we do. Also, we believe that the work thrives when staff can grow their skills and move up within the organization. ACCE is an organization that welcomes healthy ambition and a strong passion for the work.

About the Position: 

ACCE is an organization that firmly believes that power comes from having a strong membership base of active and engaged community members. Your job as an ACCE field organizer is to build a base of Oaklanders to make systematic change in our local communities and Statewide. Moreover, we believe that Oakalnders are the solution to Oakland’s problems and our community members collectively already have the answers. With that being said, you will be helping to develop ACCE members’ capacity to build political and electoral power through direct action, voter engagement, and coalition building. 

Position Location: 

This position primarily requires you to work in your turf assignment but there are office hours. 

Job Requirements:

• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish are required 
• Must be willing to work afternoons and evenings
• Must meet monthly performance standards
• Must be a resident of California 

Compensation:  

This position is permanent & full-time.

Wage: Starting wage is $24.99/hr but increases depending on years of paid organizing experience

ACCE is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and actively recruits people of color, women, individuals with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ community.