Southern Los Angeles County: Community Organizer

[Brandon Zavala]

Position: Community Organizer
Classification: Part-time, Exempt, Temporary
Location: Southern LA County 

Position Summary:
Method Campaign Services is looking for a Community Organizer responsible for a range of program objectives to build and strengthen our organizing infrastructure and engage local activists to be a powerful force in their communities around local issues in Southern LA County. 

Areas of Responsibility

• Provide for the recruitment, training, leadership development and coordination of political activists for issue campaigns and legislative meetings and other activities;
• Develop progress reports and analysis on activist/organizational capacity using various reporting functions;
• Work in close collaboration with Method staff and activists to develop goals and execute plans;
• Work with activists to integrate political capacity building into the day-to-day work of grassroots organizations;
• Prepare and/or support the creation of activist’s education materials that support capacity building;
• Plan and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment requiring rapid adjustment to changing priorities and strategies;
• Use digital tools to advance on the ground organizing;
• Turnout activists to special events or internal planning meetings; 
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Superior oral and written communication skills;
• Minimum of 6 months’ experience in planning and implementing strategic, legislative, electoral, or community support campaigns with a labor union, state or local agency or association, non-profit community organization or political campaign;
• Ability to develop and implement an organizing plan measuring engagement;
• Proven presentation and training skills;
• Ability to analyze complex interpersonal and inter-organizational relationships;
• Ability to travel and willing to work long hours and weekends, only if needed;
• Maintain an operational vehicle and driver’s license;
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to motivate, lead, build strong working relationships and hold others accountable;
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to creating a positive work environment that encourages personal responsibility, initiative and innovation;
• Self-motivated, great attitude and strong team player;
• Strong sense of professionalism and integrity;
• Proven ability to work with diverse group of people, from local activists to professional organizers to elected officials to other community and issue stakeholders;
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office and G Suite programs;
• Basic knowledge of Online Campaign Tools and other political databases is helpful;

 
Method Campaign Services is committed to equal employment opportunity for all and is focused in ensuring employees have a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sexual identity/expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law. We encourage all interested in this position to apply.
 
All cover letters/resumes and questions should be directed to: Brandon Zavala, Bra...@MethodCampaigns.com

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