Community Organizer jobs in Arizona

Community Organizer develops and coordinates social service programs to communicate and raise awareness of services and resources available to the community. Networks with community leaders and officials to raise awareness of specific social or environmental issues. Being a Community Organizer plans and devises action plans to access resources. Organizes community members to work toward a common goal supported by staff and volunteer workers. Additionally, Community Organizer may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Community Organizer work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Community Organizer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Community Organizer
  • Poder Latinx
  • Phoenix, AZ TEMPORARY
  • The Organization: Poder Latinx is a civic and social justice organization. Our vision is to dismantle the political barriers and strengthen the power for the Latinx community to become decision-makers in our country’s democracy, and win on economic, immigrant, and climate issues. Our mission is to work to build a sustained progressive voting bloc of Latinxs in battleground states across the country. We do this by leading a voter-integrated engagement program where all aspects of voter engagement, issue-based campaigns, leadership development, voting reform, voter protection, and narrative change form a continuous cycle of political consciousness. Through our work, we empower and equip Latinxs to become agents of change now. Founded in 2019, Poder Latinx operates in Central Florida, including Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Polk, counties, Arizona East Valley of Maricopa county, and in Georgia including Gwinnett, Cobb, Dekalb, Fulton and Clayton counties.

    The position: The Community Organizer will be responsible for leading our Economic Justice, Immigrant Justice, or Environmental Justice campaigns (and be knowledgeable on all of the campaigns) that build long-term power and achieve victories in the issues impacting our community.

    Responsibilities

    • Base-building:
    • Build a powerful base of grassroots leaders throughout their respective state.
    • Provide strategic leadership in the development of an organizational base: building plans, recruiting members and volunteers, and mentoring leaders in support of the campaign.
    • Recruit, train, and support members in taking on leadership roles in the organization.
    • Organizing:
    • Plan, develop, and carry out our organizing issue strategy on an assigned campaign (Economic Justice, Immigrant Justice or Environmental Justice)
    • Coordinate volunteer grassroots advocacy including phone banks, door knocks, house meetings, and other activities
    • Develop and carry out monthly grassroots actions to include but not limited to: community meetings, press events, letters-to-the editor, and community events.
    • Works closely with organizing team on relative campaign efforts
    • Remain knowledgeable or support work on the other two campaigns, as needed
    • Leadership:
    • Create and maintain innovative partnerships with individuals, organizations, elected officials, media, and others.
    • Research on issues assigned
    • Prepare and submit reports of job activities on as directed by the State Program Director
    • Provide input and content for PL social media platforms
    • Participate in and conduct training as a part of professional development.
    • Represent PL in a professional manner to the community.

    Qualifications

    • Organizer mindset: Committed to grassroots organizing and basebuilding of the Latinx community. Willing and able to build relationships quickly, have strong follow ups, and move people to action. Proven record of success in setting and achieving goals Ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience in community organizing,political campaigns, field or volunteer organizing.
    • Relationship-orientated: Proven ability to work collaboratively and foster collaboration and trust in others in the high-pressure campaign environment
    • Cultural competency: And ability to communicate effectively with people representing diverse interests, styles, and backgrounds
    • Independent worker: Be able to manage multiple projects at one time. Meet deadlines and hit metric goals. Ensure that numbers are reported on time with data integrity at the top of mind. Attention to details and be able to provide thoughtful solutions to problems that arise. Be able to work in a fast paced environment where work areas are expected to change frequently.
    • Technologically savvy: And able to learn how to use new databases, online platforms, etc relatively quickly.
    • Mission alignment: Committed to our mission of building a sustained progressive voting bloc of Latinxs in battleground states across the country and winning on economic, immigrant, and environmental issues that impact Latinx communities.

    Annual Salary

    $40,000 to $45,000. Benefits include health benefits and generous time off package including healthcare, dental and vision coverage at no cost to the employee, 3 weeks of vacation (1 week fixed) as well as sick leave and paid family leave. Retirement benefits to include 403b with a match and life insurance and disability benefits included.

    Additional Requirements

    • Ability to work on long hour, nights, weekends, and tentatively travel
    • Working cell phone
    • Active Driver’s license, with reliable transportation with valid auto insurance coverage
    • Proficiency in Spanish is required

    COVID Disclosure: Poder Latinx has transitioned to lead operations on the ground, staff should be comfortable with attending in-person activities and must meet the following requirements:

    • Must be fully vaccinated, have proof of vaccination card and be willing to update vaccine status as required.

    To Apply

    Please email a copy of your resume, cover letter, and two references to:

    Georgia- Please send a Resume and cover letter with the Subject- Field Organizer " to Leslie Palomino at lpalomino@poderlatinx.org

    Florida- Please send a Resume and cover letter with the Subject- Field Organizer " to Carolina Wassmer at cwassmer@poderlatinx.org

    California- Please send a Resume and cover letter with the subject "Field Organizer' to Gisselle Gasca to Gigasca@poderlatinx.org

    Arizona- Please send a Resume and cover letter with the subject "Field Organizer" to Nancy Herrera at nherrera@poderlatinx.org

    Texas- Please send a Resume and cover letter with the subject "Field Organizer" to Estefania Mulvey at emulvey@poderlatinx.org

    The email-subject line should read “Community Organizer – Job Application” or may be missed. No phone calls please.

    Please note: resumes not matching the listed qualifications will not be eligible for the position

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person holding this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

    Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at Poder Latinx Collective Fund / Poder Latinx, where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.
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Community Organizer
  • Living United For Change in Arizona
  • Tucson, AZ FULL_TIME
  • Community Field Organizer Job Announcement Job Title: Community Field Organizer Reports to: Regional Organizer Manager Job Status: Full Time Who We Are: Arizona Center for Empowerment (ACE), is a comm...
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Community Organizer
  • Living United For Change in Arizona
  • Phoenix, AZ FULL_TIME
  • Community Field Organizer Job Announcement Job Title: Community Field Organizer Reports to: Regional Organizer Manager Job Status: Full Time Who We Are: Arizona Center for Empowerment (ACE), is a comm...
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Campus and Community Organizer
  • The Outreach Team
  • Phoenix, AZ TEMPORARY
  • Full-time Temporary Competitive Pay & BenefitsRole: Campus and Community OrganizerLocation and Timeline: We are hiring Campus and Community Organizers for this position beginning now and ending on Nov...
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Community Organizer, $20/hr Do work that makes a difference!
  • Working America
  • Phoenix, AZ FULL_TIME
  • Activists Wanted! Apply NowWorking America’s field and organizing staff reach out to working people to build community power and experiment with new ways to organize. We operate the only nationally un...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Organizer
  • Human Rights Campaign
  • Phoenix, AZ FULL_TIME
  • We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ people, to join our team. Don't meet ...
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Community Organizer
  • SWORDS TO PLOWSHARES VETERANS RIGHTS ORGANIZATION
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Description About Swords to Plowshares Founded in 1974, Swords to Plowshares is a community-based not-for-profit organiz...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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COMMUNITY ORGANIZER
  • Dolores Huerta Foundation
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • Job Description Job Description The Community Organizer is an important role in mobilizing communities and advocating fo...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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COMMUNITY ORGANIZER
  • Dolores Huerta Foundation
  • Sanger, CA
  • Job Description Job Description The Community Organizer is an important role in mobilizing communities and advocating fo...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Community Organizing Manager
  • Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago
  • Chicago, IL
  • BACKGROUND AND MISSION Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago builds power through collective advocacy and organizi...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Community Organizer
  • The Black Institute Inc
  • New York, NY
  • Job Description Job Description Primary Responsibilities: • Run & manage campaigns. • Will work with Admin & Research to...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Community Organizer
  • LA Voice
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Organization: LA Voice believes all people have power and a voice. Every day we amplify that power by uniting diverse fa...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Lead Community Organizer
  • The DART Center
  • Kansas City, KS
  • Are you angry about the injustices your community faces? Do you want to learn how to build the people power necessary to...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Community Organizer
  • CYPRESS HILLS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INC
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Job Details Level Experienced Job Location Community Development Community Organizing and Advocacy - Brooklyn, NY Positi...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

Arizona (/ˌærɪˈzoʊnə/ (listen); Navajo: Hoozdo Hahoodzo Navajo pronunciation: [xòːztò xɑ̀xòːtsò]; O'odham: Alĭ ṣonak Uto-Aztecan pronunciation: [ˡaɺi ˡʂonak]) is a state in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the Western and the Mountain states. It is the sixth largest and the 14th most populous of the 50 states. Its capital and largest city is Phoenix. Arizona shares the Four Corners region with Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico; its other neighboring states are Nevada and California to the west and the Mexican states of Sonora and Baja California to the south and so...
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Income Estimation for Community Organizer jobs
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