Lead Organizer - Los Angeles, United States - Los Angeles City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez

Description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Creating and executing an organizing program from the ground-up for the Council Office that engages CD13 neighborhood leaders, activists and volunteers.
• Building the Council Office's organizing and community engagement capacity. This includes developing and carrying out training for staff.
• Developing and leading organizing efforts in support of the Office's policy priorities and of key issues identified by constituents.
• Developing and leading volunteer mobilizations, including canvassing teams that conduct outreach to CD13 residents.
• Proactively engaging with constituents, community groups, and other stakeholders, to identify key concerns and connect them with services available to address those concerns.
• Facilitating community events, and representing the office at such events.
• Recruiting volunteers through direct outreach in the field and through outreach to the volunteer database.
• Establishing and convening regular meetings of representative committees of CD13 constituents, volunteers and leaders who can work together to advance key projects in the district.
• Working collaboratively with other Council Office teams.
• Must be self motivated and able to work independently to create and execute an organizing program
• Has 12 years of direct supervision experience.
• Has an understanding of Los Angeles, Council District 13, and the longstanding challenges and needs facing working families and underserved communities.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with community stakeholders from all backgrounds and neighborhoods in the district.
• Is fluent in reading and writing in Spanish.

The position is full-time and exempt from Civil Service. Salary range is $71,000 - $85,000 based on experience, and includes excellent benefits. To apply, upload your resume and brief cover letter to


Pay:
$71, $85,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply


Ability to Relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90012: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person