Top Economic Executive jobs in Long Beach, CA

**HOW TO APPLY** Email a writing sample (proposal, letter of Intent or any fundraising-related document). Send a resume, a cover letter, and contact information for two people who are familiar with your work, experience, and character. Applications without these items will be considered incomplete.

The Position:

The ÓRALE Economic Justice Coordinator is responsible for coordinating our newly launched economic justice programming focusing on increasing pathways to economic mobility for the undocumented community, including entrepreneurship. The Economic Justice Coordinator will conduct outreach, recruitment, facilitation, and case management of economic justice program participants.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities: The key responsibilities of the Economic Justice Coordinator include the following:

• Coordinate and facilitate financial literacy and economic justice workshops
• Support the curriculum development of financial literacy and economic justice curriculum.
• Lead the case-management of program participants in our referral process to partners
• Support with logistics and facilitation of community and stakeholder meetings/workshops
• Support leadership development, recruitment and canvassing for ÓRALE’s economic justice work
• Work with the Economic Justice Manager to assist and guide program participants in their entrepreneurship needs.
• Build and maintain working relationships with a wide-range of partners, including community leaders, local and state organizations, and public/private institutional leaders.
• Lead the implementation of quantitative and qualitative evaluation and reporting tools.
• Represent the organization in coalition meetings, workgroups and works collaboratively on joint efforts and campaigns with community organizations and coalition partners.
• Speak publicly on behalf of the organization at rallies, town halls, media and press conferences.
• Coordinate small-and large-scale community events, gatherings, and activities that build community awareness and engagement related to economic justice
• Lead project/campaign outreach and recruitment through activities such as door-knocking, surveying, follow up phone conversations, and house visits with potential leaders.
• Develop a strong working knowledge of immigrant rights and policies related to ÓRALE’s projects and campaigns.
• Manage calendar, set goals, and create a weekly goal work plan.
• Work closely with the Communications team to elevate ÓRALE’s economic justice work
• Any other economic justice related work will be assigned as needed.
• Facilitate team meetings, attends all staff meetings and all organizational related meetings including fundraising events.
• Attend check-ins with supervisor on a bi-weekly basis and as needed.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrate commitment to social justice and immigrant justice
• High School Diploma and 3 years of work experience in issues such as immigrant rights and/or racial equity and case management.
• Respect for cultural diversity, sexual orientation, and religious backgrounds.
• Candidate must be team player, demonstrate good listening and empathic skills, be able to multitask and work under pressure.
• Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and apply sound judgment
• Good interpersonal skills – ability to engage and build rapport with co-workers and regional/statewide partners.
• Experience working with immigrant communities.
• Adept at computer programs including Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Google Suite.
• Bilingual, Spanish and English is a must.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license and car liability insurance
• Work authorization required. DACA recipients are encouraged to apply
• Must be available for the implementation of programs and services on weeknights, and weekends.
• Must be a motivated self starter and have the ability to work independently as well as prioritize work and meet deadlines.

Physical Demands

• Able to work on a computer, including sitting at a desk, for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Able to lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Able to stand, kneel or reach occasionally
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Currently, ORALE staff are working hybrid in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This position will be required to be at the office two days a week in person. The position will be located in Long Beach, California.

Travel

• Travel within California may be required.
• Travel within the US may be required.
• Overnight travel may be required.

Why join the ÓRALE team?

• We offer generous health benefits, salaries, 403b retirement options, and a monthly cell phone stipend to all staff.
• Clear community focus: Our team gets to work with dedicated and growing community membership committed to the abolition of immigration detention and nurture immigrant leadership in our community.
• You’ll be working with directly impacted staff who are dedicated and passionate about advocating for immigrant rights.
• ORALE will pay DACA renewals for impacted staff members.
• Every other Friday off to allow our team to recharge
• 11 paid Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays, Cumulative Vacation Time, Sick days; plus we are closed 3 weeks in December and one in the summer.

How to apply: Email a writing sample (this can be a presentation/paper you’ve created for a workshop) or send a video detailing your experience and the relevance to this position. Send a resume, a cover letter, and contact information for two people who are familiar with your work, experience, and character. Send materials to: maribel@orale.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Long Beach, CA 90813: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Long Beach, CA 90813