Position Title: Community Organizer Reports to: Environmental Justice Programs ManagerWork Schedule: Part-time (15-25 Hours), In-person and remote work requiredFLSA Status: Non-ExemptPay Range: $18-20 Hourly, based on experience and qualifications.'GREEN (Getting Residents Engaged in Empowering Neighborhoods) ProgramsMission Statement- Our organization empowers residents to improve the quality of life in the Madison Park neighborhood and the surrounding South-East Santa Ana communities. GREEN promotes youth educational development, health equity, and a safe and green environment. GREEN is a fiscally-sponsored project of OneOC.GREEN has built exemplary programs including a set of elementary, middle school, and high school STEM programs; an array of wellness programs; and community actions for environmental justice. This position will provide program coordination, management, and implementation experience relating to, but not limited to, air monitoring, pollution in Santa Ana, grassroots environmental justice, and citywide policymaking.Position Summary: Assist the Environmental Justice Programs Manager in managing the resident-driven community air monitoring network (CUAL). Develop, engage, and strengthen programs as well as bridge connections with community residents, volunteers, partner organizations, UC Irvine, the City of Santa Ana, non-profits, and other key stakeholders.Essential Functions/Responsibilities
Effectively interact with coworkers, volunteers, participants, and community members
Facilitate existing and new partnerships with key contacts
Create marketing content for meetings and events
Ensure the goals of the CUAL Committee and GREEN-MPNA are met
Performs other duties as assigned
Community Organizer Responsibilities:
Work with a team of researchers, resident committee members, and volunteers to ensure programs run properly and goals are met
Organize meetings with CUAL participants, presenters, and key stakeholders
Collaborate with EJ Programs Manager in developing curriculum for community residents to understand systems of power and decision making at the City, School District, and County levels
Work closely with the EJ Programs manager in developing and implementing sustainable grassroots organizing management and leadership strategies
Evaluate and measure the effectiveness of management and leadership strategies
Assist the EJ Program Manager with the collection of data for programs and grant reports
Maintain team drive with updated files and electronic records
Education and/or Experience Required
Bachelor degree or professional experience in a field related to assigned responsibilities
Skills and Abilities
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-manage programs
Bilingual, Spanish strongly preferred
Cultural competency in Latinx communities
Exceptional community service skills and interpersonal skills with all ages
Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to manage priorities and workflow
Excellent written and oral communication skills plus strong public speaking skills
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic social media
Ability to accomplish and complete tasks under time constraints and deadlines
Ability to master basic math skills, and budget programs.
Ability to think logically in following procedures and instructions.
Ability to accept constructive criticism
Working ConditionsPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those the employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; climb stairs; sit; use hands and -fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Capability to lift 25 lbs.Work EnvironmentWork from a local elementary school while programming is taking place. Off-site visits with local community partners and remote work from home. Must have reliable transportation.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The above statements describe the general nature and level of the work being performed for this position and are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. GREEN and the advisory board reserve the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.