Now Hiring: Program Outreach Coordinator
July 25, 2023
Centro por la Justicia
Timeline: open/posted until filled, applicants received before August 5th will be prioritized.
Job Location: San Antonio, TX. This position is in person. Preferred connection to San Antonio.
Apply: Please submit a single PDF that contains a cover letter, current résumé and the names and contact information of at least three professional or relevant references. We will begin to review and interview as applications are received (with preference to applications received by August 5th). Please send your PDF application file to: Diana Lopez, centroporlajusticia1993 {at} gmail.com. Please direct any questions to email only.
About the Organization: Centro por la Justicia also known as Southwest Workers' Union (SWU) believes that the struggles of low- income workers, families, and youth are interconnected. SWU works to unite independent grassroots groups of community residents in an organized force towards economic and environmental justice, while focusing on leadership development.
Originally founded to advocate for just wages and working conditions amongst San Antonio’s public school workers, SWU’s scope of work and political impact has grown significantly over the past 35 years to address these multiple facets of injustice that impact low-income families in South Texas. SWU’s areas of strategic organizing include Economic Justice, with a focus on organizing classified low income workers; Healthy Communities; and Popular Education and Culture. Over the years, the organization has won major victories, for example, the contamination cleanup at the former Kelly Air Force Base and passed regulations on climate and air quality. SWU has built a strong popular political education and leadership development program that has involved thousands of members and allies from across the country. Additionally, SWU has advanced a political empowerment program that has educated new voters, increased voter turnout, and won major policy change in majority-minority voting districts. The economic justice program at SWU has historically won living wage resolutions in low-income school districts and recently worked to reframe the debate on fair living wages and regenerative economies. SWU’s movement-building efforts have led to concrete partnerships and alliances that connect movements for justice.
Program Outreach Description:
The overall goal of the position is to increase membership engagement in economic and environmental justice issues in the region. This includes organizing and updating data systems to meet the timelines of the program team and developing/conducting outreach plans to support organizational goals. The organization runs weekly collaborative - intersectional events that address the political moment. This position is directly connected to the Groundswell Integrated Voter Engagement Program.
Program Outreach General Responsibilities:
Conduct three campaigns focused on the intersections of reproductive justice, voting and environmental justice. This includes managing temporary canvassers to conduct phone banking, door to door, crowd or in person canvassing efforts. This program generally runs outreach campaigns in the spring, summer and early fall.
Track and organize new members, and general contacts for the organization using Action Network, Excel/Google Sheets, SmartVAN, Hustle, and Action Builder.
Work closely with the Program Team to develop and conduct outreach plans throughout the year including social media, press releases, and other outreach efforts.
Collaborate with the Program Team to manage social media systems and incoming community requests.
Complete reporting requirements and compile reports, list and next steps for incoming base contacts.
Train volunteers, peer staff, and membership on outreach systems.
Measure the results and adjust the campaign to meet the goals.
Meet with the IVE coach weekly and attend the annual gathering and upcoming training related to the program.
The Program Outreach role also works towards the mission and vision of the organization supporting the follow areas:
Administrative tasks such as data collections, reporting hours and tasks, attends staff meetings, offers feedback on programs, collective office management, offers learning to organizers and members.
Assisting with gatherings and convenings.
Centro por la Justicia is seeking a candidate with experience working with diverse groups, who understands different social justice principles including but not limited to racial justice, environmental justice, consent decision-making, and collectives/collaboratives. This person has strong organizational skills and does well with task lists; is able to coordinate meetings, events, and activities with peer staff and or community members; is able to encourage participation from people within a community; and understands and has experience in working collaboratively with organizations. Candidates should have passion for and commitment to environmental and economic justice and believe in the power and impact of grassroots action leading to a just transition. We are looking for a proven ability to work productively and respectfully across diverse communities and populations.
We seek someone who can work well independently and manage multiple projects and priorities. Candidates should have a high level of comfort working with online organizing tools like Google Docs/Drive and Zoom as well as in person. We are looking for someone with flexibility and creative, solution-seeking skills. Evening or weekend availability is important as those are the times members are not working.
Education/Experience/Skills
5 + years working with community organizations
Experience managing and training volunteers
3+ years working in data management through VAN, Action Network, Hustle & Action Builder
Proficient in Excel or equivalent programs
Spanish desired but not required - 50% of the organization's members are Spanish speakers
Experience in managing short term campaigns, including hiring and managing canvassers, tracking numbers and final reports.
Salary and Benefits:
The Program Outreach Position is a full-time position of 40 hours with a competitive benefits package and a compensation range of $41,600-$45,750 depending on experience and education. Centro por la Justicia Is a non-profit organization and an equal opportunity, at-will employer. Benefits include Health, Dental and Eye Insurance, HSA, matching IRA, Long and Short Term Disability, generous vacation and holiday schedule.
