What are the responsibilities and job description for the Statewide Organizer, Central Coast position at California Immigrant Policy Center?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $69,020 - $76,186
Statewide Organizer
Location : Central Coast; this is a Hybrid position
Organizational Summary
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 : Statewide Organizer
Location : CA, with a preference for the Central Coast, Central Valley, Northern California, Bay Area, or Inland Empire. Hybrid schedule. Requires travel 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 to $76,186
Reports To : Supervising Movement Building Manager
The Statewide Organizer will work to build regional and statewide 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 Statewide Organizer supports broader movement-building efforts, works on organization-wide priorities such as a statewide immigrant lobbying day, and ensures that the voices of community groups are represented in CIPCs budgetary and legislative agenda.
The Statewide Organizer will be part of CIPCs Organizing department and will work under the direct supervision of the Supervising Movement Building Manager. This position can be based anywhere in California, with a preference for Central Coast, Central Valley, Northern California, Bay Area, or Inland Empire, with travel to our other offices and locations as necessary.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead coordination and maintenance of relationships with CIPCs Health4All Implementation Program 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 providest, 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 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
Statewide Organizer
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Salary Range : $69,020 to $76,186
Salary commensurate with experience. The California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) provides a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance and 75% coverage for dependents, retirement contributions, and paid parking access. CIPC has a generous holiday and time off policy, including personal days and annual summer and winter recesses.
The Statewide Organizer will be a member of the CIPC staff union.
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 :
Up to 26 paid holidays a year (includes summer and winter collective breaks)
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
Salary : $69,020 - $76,186
