Communities for a Better Environment (CBE) is an environmental health and social justice non-profit organization promoting clean air, clean water and the development of toxin-free communities.
CBE’s unique three-part strategy provides grassroots organizing, strategic research and legal advocacy to urban communities disproportionat
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY
The Wilmington Community Organizer will be responsible for conducting educational outreach and recruitment, developing and maintaining liaisons with grassroots leaders and allies, advancing leadership and membership development and leading grassroots environmental justice campaigns. The Wilmington Community Organizer will be primarily focused on oil refinery issues and the “cumulative impacts” of all pollution in the Wilmington community (Los Angeles), and may also spend time supporting other program work.
SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS
· Must have strong people skills, be community friendly and have the ability to engage a broad spectrum of people representing various social, cultural and professional backgrounds.
· Attention to detail, organization and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
· Must have strong time-
· Ability to ensure a positive, team-oriented environment.
· Ability to understand and navigate in a complex political environment.
· Ability to work in a manner that complies with organizational standards and policies.
EXPERIENCE & JOB REQUIRMENTS
· Requires previous organizing experience in grassroots communities, labor or youth organizing.
· Solid understanding of Environmental Justice and commitment to long-term social change.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Public speaking/
· Background in grassroots fundraising highly desired.
· Conversational Spanish language ability highly desired.
· A valid driver’s license, driver’s insurance and access to a reliable vehicle.
· Availability to work long and odd hours (late evening and weekend organizing.)
BENEFITS AND SALARY
· Salary is depending on experience.
· Benefits include health and dental with excellent vacation policy and sick leave.
TO APPLY
Send résumé with cover letter and include three references with phone numbers.
Send email to yuki@..cbecal.org and/or mail to the address below:
Communities for a Better Environment
Attn. Yuki Kidokoro, Southern California Program Director
5610 Pacific Boulevard #203
Huntington Park, CA 90255
CBE is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of every age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and disability status that are committed to Environmental Justice.
