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.
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
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
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…
Medical; dental; and vision plan; sick leave, 403(b) plan, Flexible spending plan, paid vacation and holidays.
Medical; dental; and vision plan; sick leave, 403(b) plan, Flexible spending plan, paid vacation and holidays.
Excellent English reading, writing and speaking
Excellent English reading, writing and speaking