Job Details

Denver, CO

Full Time

$50,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary/year

Description

The Organization:

Mi Familia Vota (MFV) is the Latinx-led organization with the largest field operation in the nation, and it uses a holistic approach to building political power. We are in eight strategic states: AZ, CA, CO, GA, FL, NV, TX, and NC. Engage our community around the most prevalent issues to ensure the construction of a healthy democracy and advance a national Latino progressive agenda. MFV utilizes a variety of strategies to reach our community, including citizenship, door-to-door voter education, registration and mobilization, issue organizing, leadership development, advocacy, accountability campaigns, and litigation.

The Position:

Mi Familia Vota is seeking a full-time Environmental Justice Youth Organizer. The Environmental Justice Youth Organizer will start by building a powerful base of grassroots leaders throughout the state. They will provide strategic leadership in developing an organizational base: building plans, recruiting members and volunteers, and mentoring leaders. The Environmental Justice Youth Organizer will recruit, train, and support members in taking on leadership roles in the movement. Our organizer will lead the planning, development, and organizing strategy and create innovative partnerships with individuals, organizations, elected officials, media, and others.

The Environmental Justice Youth Organizer will report primarily to the State Director and subsequently to other MFV/MFV EF National team members.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Engage youth and community members around environmental justice and public health issues.
Recruit and develop a powerful base of grassroots youth leaders.
Create and maintain innovative partnerships with individuals, organizations, elected officials, media, etc.
Assist state leadership in planning, developing, and carrying out organizing strategies.
Coordinate volunteer leader grassroots advocacy, including phone banks, door knocks, house meetings, and other activities.
Develop and carry out monthly grassroots actions, including, but not limited to, community meetings, press events, letters-to-the-editor, op-eds, and community events.
As a communication liaison, in close collaboration with state leadership, identify opportunities for Mi Familia to work with the media, form partnerships, and increase the movement's visibility.
Provide input and content for Mi Familia social media platforms.
Participate in and conduct training as a part of professional development.
Collaborate with national and other state staff on Environmental and Youth Campaign efforts.
Prepare and submit reports of job activities as directed by state and national leadership.
Professionally represent Mi Familia Vota to the community.

Benefits:

100% paid employee health benefits
Life & short-term disability Insurance
12 paid holidays
10 days vacation & 10 days sick pay
401k (with 5% employer contribution)

Qualifications

Qualifications

One (1) or more years of experience in community organizing.
Demonstrated experience building, nurturing, and maintaining diverse and effective alliances and partnerships.
Proven ability to work collaboratively and foster collaboration and trust in others in the high-pressure environment of a campaign.
Proven record of success in setting and achieving goals.
Self-motivated with a proven ability to work independently.
Cultural competency and ability to communicate effectively with people representing diverse interests, styles, and backgrounds.
Excellent organizational and communication (written and oral) skills.
Ability to be flexible and understanding of changes.
Can meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
Fluency in Spanish is preferred.
Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and proof of auto insurance are required.

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