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Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE)
Exciting Opportunity for a Community Organizer
with a Commitment to Economic Justice
The Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE) has been at the forefront of the economic justice movement in L.A. since 1994. LAANE is known for its broad-based labor/community coalitions and its combination of organizing, research, communications, and policy development. LAANE led the movement to pass a Living Wage Ordinance in the city of L.A. in 1997 and continues to advocate for progressive policies that benefit low-wage workers and low-income communities. For more information about our work, visit www.laane.org.
Campaign Description: LAANE is currently seeking a full-time community organizer. The community organizer will help develop and implement a strategy for community engagement and leadership to win justice for workers in the construction industry. This campaign seeks to:
· Achieve economic justice for low-wage workers in the construction industry by ensuring that public and private subsidies in major construction projects benefit workers; and
· Achieve local hire in the construction industry for low-income communities of color in Los Angeles.
Position Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Campaign Director, the community organizer is responsible for
· Leading efforts for community outreach, recruitment, education and grassroots political action in Los Angeles communities;
· Coordinating activities with coalition partners and building coalition membership;
· Coordinating logistics for public events & large-scale mobilizations; and
· Connecting organizing work with research and public policy staff on the campaign.
Qualifications: Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to economic justice and the labor movement. Also needed: willingness to work long hours and weekends when necessary and ability to work independently. Skills required:
· Strong community outreach, organizing and engagement skills,
· Excellent analytical skills, written, verbal, communications and computer skills,
· Proven track record in community organizing and mobilization.
Driving your own car required. Fluency in Spanish a plus.
Terms of employment: LAANE’s salary and benefit standards are very competitive. Salary will depend on qualifications and experience. Full health benefits; pension; generous time off; parking. Friendly, team-oriented working environment.
Application Process: This position is available immediately. E-mail cover letter and resume to Jackie Cornejo at jcornejo@laane.org. No phone calls please. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements will not receive a response.
LAANE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND PEOPLE OF COLOR ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Jackie Cornejo
Research & Policy Analyst
464 Lucas Ave. Suite 202
Los Angeles, CA 90017
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