JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: Civic Engagement Community Organizer
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
COMPENSATION: $50,000 to $61,000 annually, depending on experience. Benefits include medical; dental; and vision plan; sick leave, 403(b) retirement plan; flexible spending plan; Costco membership, annual training budget; phone and Internet allowance; paid vacation and holidays.
HOURS: Includes some weekends and evenings; must be available on National Voter Registration Day and Election Day.
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume by email to Dorothy Hwang at dorothy@asianlawalliance.org
Deadline to apply: Open until filled.
Asian Law Alliance (ALA) is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds, especially individuals from immigrant and refugee communities. People of color, immigrants, women, LGBTQ persons, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to seek employment at ALA.