Community Organizer - San Bernardino, United States - BLU Educational Foundation

BLU Educational Foundation

Verified Company

San Bernardino, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

POSITION:
Community Organizer**
About the Inland Empire Black Women's Collective

The Inland Empire Black Women's Collective (IEBWC) vision is to build power and solidarity for Black women and their organizations, strengthen the Black Community, and expand Black consciousness regarding the intersectionality of our lives and work.

We provide a collaborative space to center and uplift the voices, ideas, and prioritize the collective needs of Black women.

In addition, we provide them with the tools and training to develop political, economic, and social strategies designed to engage Black women.

By harnessing the power of Black women, we aim to strengthen their individual communal empowerment to remove systemic barriers to accessing justice, liberation, and success.

The ultimate goal is to help Black women and their communities to thrive.

***The
Community Organizer (CO) will engage, recruit, and train Black women of all ages and community members to increase the power, voice, and leadership to advance key issues for Black women and girls. The CO will develop, implement, and supervise policy/issue campaigns, field organizing, and civic engagement activities (virtually and in-person) throughout Inland Empire communities. The CO will also serve as a key liaison to partner organizations regarding local, regional, and statewide advocacy initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Identify, recruit, and train Black women and community leaders to grow the membership of IEBWC
Conduct outreach through oneonones, presentations, and community meetings
Develop, coordinate, deliver, and/or facilitate trainings, workshops, presentations, meetings, programs, and events.
Coordinate and implement advocacy trainings
Conduct surveys to identify issues
Engage, build, and support alliances with other organizations and partners
Mobilize women of all ages, community members, and partners around IEBWC's coalition work and policy & advocacy agenda
Recruit, train, and coordinate people to participate in phone banking and canvassing
Monitor and track community outreach, progress, and outcomes
Manage/maintain accurate records, database management, and logistics
Represent IEBWC at partner and community events
Assist with fundraising, grant writing, and reporting
Supervise/manage volunteers, interns, and fellows
Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
- enjoy and be willing to engage with the Black/ African-American community effectively

Must have knowledge, experience, and understanding of current urban educational, civic, social, and/or racial justice issues
Passion and commitment for social justice
High level of proficiency in computer programs, software, and social media (MS Office, Zoom, Graphics/Layout programs, proficient use of the Internet for research)
Excellent written, analytical, and oral communication skills
Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with staff, community partners, organization's constituents, organizational allies, and elected officials
Must carry self in a professional and ethical manner and maintain strict confidentiality
Ability to carry out presentations before groups
Reliable and timely in carrying out job duties
Ability to work collaboratively in a team
Strong organization skills and the ability to meet deadlines
Must be an energetic, selfstarter, and be able to multitask and work independently in an effective manner under pressure
Flexibility, sense of humor, ability to adapt easily to shifting priorities and deadlines
Dependability and punctuality are a must

REQUIREMENTS

Education:
Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university or equivalent experience.

Experience:
Minimum two (2) years of experience in community organizing, advocacy and/or voter engagement

AND
Must have demonstrated work experience, confidence, and success in working with African-American adults and communities of color.

AND
At least one (1) year of experience in leadership development, staff supervision/management, and leading teams to reach performance goals.

SALARY
AND BENEFITS
This is a part-time position. The hourly rate is $28 per hour up to 20 hours per week.

Benefits are not currently included, but the Inland Empire Black Women's Collective is still actively fundraising to enhance the compensation offering to include full benefits and grow the position to full-time.

WORK SCHEDULE
Flexibility with the work schedule is a requirement. A regular schedule will include some evenings, weekends, and travel.

Cover Letter
Include qualifications, experience, desire to work with Black Women and girls and community members, and future career/educational goals.
Current Resume

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