About Texas Organizing Project: Here at the Texas Organizing Project (TOP), we work to improve the lives of low and moderate income families in the second largest State in the Union. While Texas is the fastest growing State with more and more families moving here, we are alarmed by the fast growing poverty rate, lack of access to quality health care and education for many Texas families, and the huge rise in income and racial inequality. We are proud to say that TOP has a proven track record of running campaigns that address these issues and believe that we must build power through community organizing, partnering with other progressive organizations and labor unions, and civic engagement to make systemic change.
TOP is a membership-based organization that conducts issue advocacy, lobbying efforts and electoral organizing on behalf of working families in Texas. We are an energetic and tight knit team that works hard and is supportive of each other. We are a financially viable and family friendly organization that is currently organizing in Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio with expansion opportunities in other major metro Regions of Texas.
Job Description
The Texas Organizing Project is preparing for the anticipated implementation of President Obama's DAPA/ DACA executive action on immigration. TOP seeks an Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator to lead outreach efforts in immigrant communities to identify individuals, connect them with legal screenings and services, and engage them in TOP's community organizing work. The Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator will recruit volunteers both from TOP's membership and broader circle of allies to develop and implement strategies to connect with thousands of people who could stand to benefit from current and future immigration provisions.
The Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator will work under the guidance of TOP's Statewide DACA/ DAPA Outreach Coordinator to expand the organization's outreach efforts and legal services to meet new legal immigration services needs of TOP members. The Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for conducting broad outreach in the community, identifying partners to co-host informational workshops, conducting informational workshops and other outreach events. The Coordinator will also be responsible for training TOP's member volunteers, training and supporting other volunteers, preparing materials for volunteers, and scheduling volunteers to participate in workshops and other events.
Job Duties:
● Conduct informational workshops and maintain a regular calendar of workshops and other outreach events
● Lead various forms of outreach, including canvassing, phonebanking, social and traditional media, etc to ensure TOP is achieving its outreach goals
● Train and manage volunteers and part-time staff to conduct outreach activities
● Ensure workshops and outreach events are sufficiently staffed with TOP member volunteers and other volunteers as needed
● Identify and coordinate with partner organizations to co-host workshops;
● Represent the organization with community partners;
● Create outreach materials for immigrants eligible for DAPA/DACA, partner organizations and volunteers;
● Coordinate with the Communications Director to publicize outreach efforts through traditional and social media regarding TOP's services;
● Work with TOP's organizing team to identify and train TOP member volunteers to conduct outreach, assist with document preparation and application assistance, and recruit applicants to join TOP's community organizing efforts
● Learn and adapt national "community navigator" training curriculum to fit TOP's objectives.
● Create outreach materials for volunteer recruitment;
● Prepare, coordinate, and conduct volunteer trainings on DAPA & DACA enrollment;
● Manage and schedule weekly volunteer shifts;
● Work with the Immigration services staff and TOP's community organizing team to meet TOP's program objectives; and
● Any other activities that are necessary to carry out the work of TOP
Qualifications
Candidates for this position should be able to demonstrate:
● Two to four years of related work experience;
● Two to three years of experience in training or management;
● Experience working in a legal setting; preferred
● Organizing experience; preferred
● Strong sense of self-initiative;
● Ability to design flyers and other outreach materials. Knowledge of basic design programs;
● Ability to work independently and juggle multiple responsibilities;
● Excellent time management and administrative skills;
● Strong ability to manage technology;
● Fluency in English and Spanish (strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages);
● Strong written and communication skills;
● Deep commitment to furthering immigrants' rights and the broader movement for racial and economic justice;
● Ability to work irregular hours including nights and occasional weekends (position is full-time salaried FLSA-exempt);
● Ability to work in fast-paced environment;
● Must have a driver's license and own a vehicle.
Compensation:
Salary will be commensurate with experience. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and travel reimbursement.
Timeline: Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
How to apply: Send resume, cover letter, writing sample, and three professional references to Robert Tiznado, Statewide Outreach Coordinator, at rtiznado@organizetexas.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
As an equal opportunity employer, Texas Organizing Project embraces diversity and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran's status, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
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