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California Immigrant Policy Center

Statewide Organizer, Central Valley

27 days ago

Fresno

Job DescriptionSalary: $69,020 - $71,106 annually JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Central Valley Statewide Organizer Location: Fresno, CA; this is a Hybrid position The mission of the California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) is to uphold the humanity of immigrant communities in California by transforming systems to achieve racial, social, and economic justice. CIPC is a non-partisan, non-profit statewide organization engaging in advocacy, organizing, and strategic communications to uplift immigrant communities. CIPC was founded in response to the 1996 passage of federal immigrant and welfare laws that profoundly affected immigrants. Today, CIPC advances inclusive policies that build a prosperous future for all Californians, using policy analysis, advocacy and capacity building. Over the past 28 years, CIPC has led groundbreaking campaigns that have greatly expanded protections, as well as access to publicly-funded services and programs, for Californias low-income immigrant populations, including but not limited to the Safe and Responsible Driver Act, the TRUST and TRUTH Acts, CA Values Act, E-Verify Bill, the Health for All campaign, California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC), and One California, the largest investment in legal services protection in the country. POSITION SUMMARY Job Title: Central Valley Statewide Organizer Location: Fresno, CA. Hybrid schedule. Requires travel throughout the Central Valley region, Sacramento, and to our other offices and locations as needed (vehicle and drivers license required). Term: Full-Time, occasional evenings and weekends required Position Status: Exempt Pay Range: $69,020 - $71,106 Reports To: Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives The Central Valley Statewide Organizer will work to build regional power for moving the immigrant justice agenda forward by leading campaigns and coalitions; maintaining existing, and establishing new partnerships with key stakeholders; as well as building the capacity of individuals and organizations to participate in policy campaigns such as detention and deportation, economic justice, and health and public benefits. In addition, the Central Valley Statewide Organizer supports broader movement building efforts, works on organization-wide priorities such as a statewide Immigrant Day of Action, and ensures that the voices of community groups are represented in CIPCs budgetary and legislative agenda. The Central Valley Statewide Organizer will be part of CIPCs Organizing department and will work under the direct supervision of Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives as well as collaborating with the Movement Building team. This position will be based in Fresno with travel to our other offices and locations as necessary. RESPONSIBILITIES • Lead coordination and maintenance of relationships with CIPCs Regional Organizing Cohort subgrantees, including the development of meeting agendas, facilitation of calls, and the planning and executing of convenings as needed., • Represent CIPC in local, regional, and state immigrant rights and budget coalitions and lead aspects of coalition work;, • Lead and support networks of base-building community groups and immigrant-serving organizations to organize and mobilize around immigrant-related policy and budget issues;, • Assist local partners in developing new regional networks in burgeoning areas;, • Develop new relationships with diverse community stakeholders and convene meetings and conference calls to promote communication and partnership;, • Proactively engage with partners to assess needs;, • Proactively establish and deepen relationships with partners;, • Grow CIPCs organizational membership;, • Play a strong supporting role in organizing CIPCs annual Immigrant Day of Action in Sacramento and other organization-wide events;, • Stay informed about key political, economic, and social issues impacting immigrant communities;, • Carry out power mapping and strategy development;, • Engage in research and collecting data and information about the real-life impact of existing and proposed policies;, • Develop and collect materials for outreach and the political education of member organizations;, • Provide support for and provides trainings and technical assistance to member organizations, community-based organizations, and other partners on various issues across the state;, • Work closely with other CIPC departments, including Movement Building, Policy, Communications, and Government Affairs, to achieve programmatic goals;, • Use organizing tools to engage people, promote events, and build narrative power in person and digitally;, • Support fundraising efforts led by the development team and manage a portfolio of sponsorships and memberships in support of organizational fundraising;, • Support the Movement Building and development departments tracking deliverables and programmatic activities supported by grants and other giving. QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum of 2 years experience in effective organizing and coalition building in a social justice sector, such as immigrant justice, health access, racial justice, climate justice, gender/LGBTQ+ justice, and/or economic justice;, • A demonstrated ability to lead and engage broad coalitions;, • Experience working with diverse communities and audiences;, • Experiences with relational one-to-one community organizing, • Ability to navigate interpersonal and organizational dynamics with emotional intelligence;, • Experience with campaign development and making strategic and tactical decisions;, • Strong communications skills including written and verbal communication., • Ability to develop educational and outreach materials and to present complex information in a digestible manner;, • Can provide trainings and technical assistance to groups on various issues;, • Understands the complex interplay of the inside and outside strategies necessary for policy change;, • Commitment to making change and building power from the bottom up;, • Proficiency in Spanish preferred., • Experience working with immigrant justice organizations and community-based groups in California is preferred;, • Experience participating in legislative and/or budget advocacy efforts in California is preferred;, • Ability to travel frequently and on short notice is required;, • Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple projects and prioritize well;, • Comfort in fast-paced environments;, • Results-oriented; ability to set goals and implement them to achieve results; ;, • Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle with insurance, and ability to drive long distances on freeways, is required. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Salary Range: $69,020 - $71,106 Salary commensurate with experience.CIPC is a unionized workplace and is represented by Immigrant Advocates United-United Auto Workers. This position is in the bargaining unit. CIPC provides a comprehensive benefits package to its employees: • Paid medical, dental, vision insurance, and life insurance (100% of the full insurance premium for qualified employees and 75% of the premiums for their dependents), • 3% contribution to 401K-retirement plan, • Commuter benefit or paid parking access, • Monthly reimbursement for cell and internet usage, • $1,500 professional development allowance, • Generous time off policy, • Up to 26 paid holidays a year (includes summer and winter collective breaks), • Vacation: 1st year of service: 10 days, after completion of 1st year: 15 days, after completion of 4th year: 20 days), • 6 personal days per year, • Flexible hours, • 4-week paid sabbatical leave after 5 years of service. APPLICATION INFORMATION Position is open immediately until filled. Please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample. Please note that we will only be able to respond to short listed candidates. Those candidates will be asked to submit 3 references. The California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) is an equal opportunity employer; people of color and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. CIPC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic background, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, or disability

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