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Organizing Director

Employer
Environmental Health Coalition
Location
San Diego County, California
Salary
$67,000 – $78,000 per year; salary commensurate with experience
Closing date
Feb 3, 2021

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Focus Areas
Civil Rights / Advocacy, Environment
Job Function
Advocacy / Lobbying
Position Type
Full Time
Degree Level
Bachelors
Willingness to Travel
up to 25%
Experience Level
Management

Job Details

The Organizing Director’s primary responsibility is to lead and manage all community organizing efforts. The Director supervises five Community Organizers working in core communities including Colonia Chilpancingo Tijuana, Barrio Logan and Logan Heights, City Heights, and National City.  The Organizing Director also coordinates with the United to Vote Program.

The Director supports EHC’s Organizers to work with community leaders, members, and staff to develop and implement community organizing, training, empowerment, and leadership development strategies focused on environmental justice issues focused on climate justice, land use, air quality, and transportation justice in the San Diego region.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Organizing Team developing strategy, tactics, resource materials, best practices to ensure effective base building and mobilization
  • Supervise five Community Organizers
  • Plan, organize and convene regular Organizer Team meetings, training, and professional development opportunities
  • Ensure the accomplishment of member and leader recruitment and participation goals
  • Work with Organizers to develop empowered and effective Community Action Teams in each core community
  • Work with Leadership Development to develop training for leaders and members
  • Work with EHC team members to develop strategic plans for key projects and activities;
  • Participate in public hearings, networking and other events to secure policy outcomes to accomplish environmental justice objectives
  • Oversee the development and maintenance of Organizing Calendar
  • Develop and manage Organizing budget
  • Ensure compliance with organizing program and grant scopes
  • Coordinate campaign mobilizations within and across communities
  • Coordination of organizing data entry and reporting; generating call & walk sheets and reports;
  • Coordinate the EHC United to Vote Campaign including supervision of staff, development of the field and communications strategy; representation of EHC at civic engagement tables

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

  • 5 years’ experience in grassroots and regional organizing work
  • 5 years’ experience in environmental health and justice and/or social/racial justice-related organizing;
  • 5 years’ experience developing and implementing local and regional organizing strategy and tactics
  • 2 years supervisory experience
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
  • Experience working with government agencies and decision-makers in the San Diego region
  • Ability to explain complex policy and data information in simple terms
  • Proficient with computer programs including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Access, GIS, statistical software;
  • Demonstrated commitment to the principles of environmental justice
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Reliable transportation method
  • Ability to work flexible hours
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks, work under pressure and maintain attention to detail
  • Must demonstrate the ability to be culturally competent in all respects

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

  • Advanced degree in law, political science, or other related fields;

Salary Range: $67,400 - $78,100 per year; salary commensurate with experience

Benefits: EHC offers a competitive benefits package inclusive of:

Excellent Orientation Program Generous Vacation and holiday benefits Health, Dental, Vision and Chiropractic Insurance Personal and Wellness Leave

  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan Professional Development Opportunities

Company

MISSION

Environmental Health Coalition is dedicated to achieving environmental and social justice. We believe that justice is accomplished by empowered communities acting together to make social change. We organize and advocate to protect public health and the environment threatened by toxic pollution. EHC supports broad efforts that create a just society and fosters a healthy and sustainable quality of life.

Company info
Website
Telephone
(619) 474-0220
Location
2727 Hoover Ave., Suite 202
National City
CA
91950
US

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