Community Organizer jobs in Bakersfield, CA

The Community Organizer has an important role in mobilizing communities and advocating for social and environmental change.  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

• Engage volunteer residents in non-partisan voter registration, education, Get Out The Vote (GOTV), and other outreach/mobilization programs. 
• Lead Power Analysis and Campaign Development to address issues affecting underrepresented communities.
• Establish a media and communications plan to publicize projects and solicit community support.
• Provide weekly and monthly written management reports to document activities, updates, and results via conference calls and timely updates; Update contacts on the DHF database on a weekly basis.
• Participate in weekly staff calls, monthly staff meetings, and monthly Kern Education Justice Collaborative meetings.
• Community Outreach
• Volunteer Recruitment
• Event Coordinator
• Community Advocacy and Education
• Data Managment and Analysis

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of Virtual and in-person Organizing
• Familiar with sending mass communications via text messages
• Experience and passion for community organizing
• Experience with facilitation of trainings
• Experience in working with diverse communities
• Excellent time management skills       
• Excellent interpersonal skills, (one-on-one and group dynamics), cultural competency, strong listening skills
• Strong communication skills
• A proactive solutions-oriented approach
• Flexibility to go with ever a fast-changing work environment 
• Proficiency in Google Suite & Microsoft 365, Videoconference, & technical online skills

The Dolores Huerta Foundation offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) Plan with an Employer match.