Community Organizing Fellow

Company Overview

Baseline, formerly Golden State Opportunity, is a nonprofit working to build economic power and create a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We believe economic dignity shouldn’t be a goal. It should be the baseline. We work alongside individuals, families, and communities to expand access to the resources, opportunities, and policies that help people move beyond getting by and build lasting financial security.

Through grassroots advocacy, community partnerships, and culturally relevant outreach, we connect Californians with resources that strengthen their economic well-being. Our work is grounded in the experiences of the people and communities we serve, and what we learn on the ground informs our policy advocacy and drives solutions that create lasting change.

Today, as Baseline, we’re building toward a future where hard work leads to economic security, every Californian has the power to shape their futures, and everyone has a fair opportunity to build wealth and thrive. Because when we raise the baseline, we make lasting economic change possible for all.

Job Summary

Baseline’s Fellowship Program is an opportunity for aspiring leaders in nonprofit, anti-poverty, or advocacy work to gain critical organizing and leadership skills. Fellows will support community-based outreach efforts, strengthen Baseline’s networks, share our work, and build relationships to support robust organizing engagement.

Fellows extend Baseline’s presence in the community by staffing outreach events, supporting major campaigns such as Tacos & Taxes and It’s Not Too Late to File bus campaign, collecting community stories, capturing social media content and helping recruit volunteers. This learning-focused role supports Regional Organizers and provides hands-on experience in fieldwork, event support, and community engagement.

A key focus of this year’s fellowship is social media storytelling and content creation. Fellows will gain hands-on experience capturing community stories and creating content that highlights Baseline’s outreach, promotes campaigns and resources, and engages community members online.

Geographic Scope and Travel

• We are recruiting one fellow for each of the following California regions: Los Angeles, Bay Area (East Bay), Central Valley (Fresno, Madera), and Inland Empire. Applicants are encouraged to apply for the region in which they reside or have strong community connections.
• Requires regular local travel to community partners and events with possibility of occasional overnight stays and opportunities for travel farther afield.
• Must have a valid CA Driver’s License and reliable transportation (mileage reimbursed per Baseline’s policy).
• The Central Valley Fellowship requires travel to community partners and events throughout the Central Valley, including locations outside of Fresno & Madera counties.

Evening and weekend availability required during peak outreach seasons.

Schedule & Seasonal Workflow

The Fellowship follows a seasonal schedule aligned with Baseline’s outreach calendar:

• January 19th - January 29th: Onboarding and Early Outreach. Focus areas include:
  • Training on CalEITC, ITIN, storytelling, and outreach tools
  • Learning Baseline’s outreach model & workplan
  • Beginning light community outreach and volunteer identification
• February 1st – April 15th (“Tacos & Taxes” Season): Schedule shifts to include most Saturdays dedicated to Tacos & Taxes events, Baseline outreach, education, etc. Some weeks may not have events, and schedules will be adjusted accordingly. Calendar of events provided.
• March 1st – June 30th (“It’s Not Too Late to File” Campaign”): Fellows transition, with overlap in Tacos & Taxes, to supporting the Campaign, focusing on coordinating logistics, outreach, and engaging community partners.

This role requires flexibility, including evenings and weekends, to meet program and community outreach needs.

Key Responsibilities

Community-Based Outreach

• Work closely with Regional Organizers to support outreach goals, event execution, and post-event follow-up.
• Share information about California Earned Income Tax Credit and other public benefits with community members to increase awareness and utilization.
• Promote CalEITC4me and Baseline’s programs, tools and resources including our CalEITC calculator
• Grow Baseline’s outreach list by encouraging mailing lists and other sign ups.
• Provide support to major organizational and organizing events such as CalEITC launch, Tacos & Taxes, CalEITC Bus Campaign and other events as necessary.
• All other community-based outreach duties as assigned.

Volunteer Recruitment & Development

• Make connections with individuals, nonprofit organizations, clubs, and community groups to recruit Baseline volunteers, including VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) volunteers, in partnership with Regional Organizers to support free tax preparation efforts.
• All other volunteer program duties as assigned. Contribute to volunteer program goals and special projects as assigned.

Social Media Content & Storytelling Support

• Support social media content creation by collecting client testimonials, photos, and short videos during events. Upload and organize all content in designated Baseline online folders.
• Work closely with our social media strategist on vision, content creation and guidelines (training will be provided).

Professional Development

~ 1-2 hours a month

• Participate in bi-weekly discussions to learn about careers, anti-poverty work, and organizing skills.
• Develop professional tools such as resumes and/or portfolios with guidance and support from the GSO team.
• Contribute to a supportive and collaborative fellowship through 1:1 and small group meetings with other fellows.
• All other professional development duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Interest in social media storytelling and content creation, including taking photos, and recording videos. Willingness to learn is essential. Prior experience is not required.
• Strong interest in anti-poverty work, tax credits, public benefits, and community outreach.
• Ability to build rapport with diverse community members, partners, and volunteers.
• Clear, warm, and professional communication skills—comfortable engaging with the public.
• Reliable follow-through with strong time management and the ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Initiative and willingness to learn core organizing skills and try new responsibilities.
• Attention to detail for event support, data entry, and digital content organization.
• Proficiency with Google Suite and comfort learning digital tools for outreach and coordination.
• Understanding of—or commitment to learning—equity, inclusion, diversity, and belonging principles.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with professionalism in community settings.
• Flexibility to work evenings/weekends and travel locally for outreach events (valid CA driver’s license required).
• Strongly desirable: Bilingual or multilingual skills (e.g., Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Hmong, or other community languages)

Compensation: $25/hr

Application Process

Please apply via the application link below, no later than Tuesday, December 1st, 2026, for consideration. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. You will be asked to upload your resume to the application and indicate the location you are applying for (Los Angeles, Bay Area (East Bay), Central Valley (Fresno/Madera), and Inland Empire (Riverside/San Bernardino).

https://forms.gle/PH97xPALwgJb9ABF6

For questions about the position or application process, contact jordan@thebaseline.org.

Baseline advances equity and inclusion in the workplace by providing equal employment opportunity as part of a work environment free from discrimination. We encourage and welcome applicants who will work to further this commitment and add to the diversity of our organization across multiple dimensions, including race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, exercising the right to family care and medical leave, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, political affiliation, arrest/conviction record, reproductive health decision-making, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Strongly desirable: Bilingual or multilingual skills (e.g., Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Hmong, or other community languages)