El Pueblo’s mission is for Latinxs to achieve positive social change through building consciousness, capacity, and community action. El Pueblo’s core strategies include integrated voter engagement, lobbying for state level policy change, leadership development of grassroots community members, and cultural expression for social change. The organization and its core group of activists and leaders are based in Wake County, although our voter engagement and policy efforts work in coalition with other organizations and communities throughout the state.

The primary purpose of this job is to support staff members and grassroots leaders to develop, implement, and evaluate strategies for building power; running effective, data-driven campaigns; and winning policy changes on the state level that promote immigrant rights and reproductive justice.

Schedule: 40 hours weekly; including evening work at least once a week and some weekend work; occasional travel required.

Salary: $37,000-$47,000, depending on qualifications and experience

Benefits: Employer-sponsored health insurance plan, long-term disability insurance, 401(K) pension plan, and Paid Time Off

Language skills: Fluency in English and Spanish required

Primary Responsibilities:

> Data Management (50%)

Execute canvass data operations which includes cutting turf, printing walk sheets, setting up phone banks/auto-dialers and tracking numbers.
Conduct voter targeting and analysis (with emphasis on the application of micro-targeting, demographic and geographic factors).
Interpret and analyze data to help inform campaign strategy, including producing detailed graphs, charts and maps.
Train necessary data, canvass, and program staff on how to use the database.
Set up quality control system/process and train others to implement it regularly.
Keep database, and related tracking sheets, clean and organized.

> Coalition Building & Collaborations (25%)

Represent El Pueblo in coalitions that represent a variety of sectors and groups to support campaigns for community-identified priorities, including those related to reproductive rights.
Ensure and facilitate the participation of grassroots community members in coalitions working for social change at different levels, including preparing them before coalition meetings, supporting them to share information with other community members, and helping them to make decisions that reflect the interests of their peers.

> Collaborative Responsibilities (25%):

1. Campaign Development:

Develop plans, strategies, and tactics with community members for state-level policy campaigns.
Support community members to understand power dynamics and strategies to build power.
Facilitate planning and decision-making with community members to make progress on key issues.

2. Recruitment and Retention

Develop, implement, and evaluate base-building strategies to recruit community members into El Pueblo, support their involvement in the organization, and keep them involved.
Support other staff and grassroots community members in their base-building efforts.
Collaborate with other staff and community members in grassroots fundraising efforts.

Qualifications:

2 years’ experience implementing and coordinating community organizing efforts, preferably within the Latinx community.
Experience and training as an organizer in neighborhoods, unions, or other grassroots social justice arenas.
Experience with data management programs such as SPSS, Stata, Excel, the Voter Activation Network (VAN), and/or PowerBase (CiviCRM).
Knowledge of the organizing landscape in Wake County and/or North Carolina, especially working with the Latinx community.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with teammates across areas of work.
Ability to analyze data, make sound, logical conclusions, and exercise independent judgment.
Demonstrated commitment to reproductive justice and cross-sector organizing.
Excellent oral communication skills, with an ability to interact with diverse groups of stakeholders, including community members, government staff and coalition partners.
Knowledge of the cultures, principles, and practices of nonprofit organizations.
Flexibility with respect to schedule, and working hours, including ability to work evenings or on weekends to accommodate community members’ schedules.
Fluency in Spanish and English

Successful candidates should have the following attributes:

Strong belief in El Pueblo’s mission and vision.
Team builder and team player.
Respectful of all people, cultures, and backgrounds.
Energetic, creative, flexible, and open-minded.
Sense of humor.
Committed to openness, transparency, and fairness.
Willingness to learn, implement, and evaluate different strategies for achieving policy change.
Flexibility to accommodate changing priorities and shifting plans.

Application Process:

To apply, please write a simple email in English OR in Spanish to moises@elpueblo.org by June 24th, 2019. Include a paragraph or bullet points related to your approach to data-driven organizing campaigns and attach your resume. Please write in the subject line: Organizer. Applications will be received until the position is filled. https://elpueblo.org/el-pueblo-is-hiring/?fbclid=IwAR3SQZm709QKlfkn7gL3MF_0RhxsJV6KxPGeyKbcZAzzr0gXIm8cjiunDfQ

We’re seeking an entry-level employee with an interest in public engagement and communications for environmental, community, and transportation planning and investments. This position is a combination office manager + project coordinator role.

Kearns & West’s San Francisco office seeks an Office Manager/Project Coordinator for immediate hire. Kearns & West is a national collaborative problem solving, dispute resolution, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications firm with offices in Atlanta, GA, Los Angeles, CA, Portland, OR, Sacramento/Davis, CA, Riverside, CA, San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, and Washington DC. Kearns & West’s collaboration programs are designed to take a diverse range of issues, opinions, goals, and interests and organize them into clear, productive processes that lead to successful conclusions. The Kearns & West approach encompasses assessment, outreach, engagement and collaboration, process and meeting design, facilitation, environmental dispute resolution, and development of communications tailored to each project’s unique process. We are in need of project coordinator and office staffing support.

Office Manager / Project Coordinator Position

Small consulting office seeks energetic office manager/project coordinator to join our San Francisco office. Background and/or interest in natural resource management, energy, and/or environmental issues strongly preferred. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and has great initiative, can accomplish tasks quickly, and who can successfully balance working as part of a team with working well independently. Successful applicants will also have strong written and oral communication skills. Requires high quality attention to detail, initiative, and excellent organizational skills. Areas of responsibility include general staff support/maintaining office operations; managing staffing schedules; providing administrative/financial, project management, and research services support; assisting with writing and proofreading materials and finding and developing visuals/graphics; assisting with meeting planning and note-taking; providing project support to office staff; as well as office manager tasks such as ordering supplies, and upkeep of office equipment.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Strong candidates will ideally have two to three years of experience, but recent graduates will also be considered. A Bachelor’s Degree and demonstrated interest in environmental issues, natural resource management, and/or energy is strongly preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

· Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously is a must

· Ability to be flexible and resourceful and handle pressure/tight deadlines gracefully

· Ability to interact and perform in a team-based environment

· Strong writing skills

· Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

· Charts, graphs and visuals assistance a plus

· Experience or interest in webinar technology (e.g. Adobe Connect)

· Experience or interest in graphic design

· Experience or interest in social media

TO APPLY: Please e-mail a resume and cover letter to personnel@kearnswest.com with the subject “SF Office Manager/Project Coordinator.” We ask that you do not call or email staff directly. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

Witt O’Brien’s is the leader in crisis and emergency management. We help our clients prepare for, respond to and recover from disaster. Our mission is to make them ready RESILIENT. Our highly skilled experts protect lives, communities and businesses in both the private and public sectors. We do that with innovative services that combine decades of front-line disaster experience with out-of-the-box thinking, to generate the best outcome for our clients. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a team that makes a real difference? Do you want to be part of a collaborative team that protects and strengthens communities and businesses? If you are looking for all these opportunities and more, then Witt O’Brien’s is the right fit for you. We are seeking the best and brightest talent to help us take our organization to the next level. We offer a stimulating work environment with a growth-oriented dynamism. Our compensation and benefits package is highly competitive, to encourage happy and motivated employees.

Position Summary:
Witt O’Brien’s is actively seeking innovative, motivated and talented Hazard Mitigation Specialists to join our team of experts in the US Virgin Islands. The ideal candidate will be able to showcase their technical expertise and project delivery skills in the Hazard Mitigation arena and work closely with the Public Assistance staff to ensure quality product delivery to our client. Selected Mitigation Specialists will travel to disaster-impacted area in the US Virgin Islands to support Witt O’Brien’s client and FEMA in the delivery of the Public Assistance Program. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, analyzing and preparing mitigation recommendations utilizing FEMA Section 404 of the Stafford Act. The position will include, but is not limited to the identification, development and review of technical federal applications for structural mitigation projects such as flood proofing structures, soil stabilization, storm water management, and other flood control projects. You will position and develop hazard mitigation proposals to maximize mitigation participation and funding.
This position description incorporates the core responsibilities of the job. It recognizes that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed, and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs.

Position Specifications
Reports to: Project Manager
Position Location: US Virgin Islands
Position Type: Temporary
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Compensation: Commensurate with experience, If no experience, starting at $40/hour
Hours per week: 45 to 60 (more on rare occasions)
Travel Requirements: Yes, but travel expenses are reimbursed (housing, per diem, flights, etc)

Essential Functions:
Review projects to identify and develop hazard mitigation proposals
Perform visits to site inspections to identify possible mitigation measures
Coordinate with various Hazard Mitigation staff and the State Hazard
Provide guidance on the FEMA Sections 404 and 406 Hazard Mitigation Programs Assist Technical team with development of benefit cost analysis
Review benefit cost analysis
Advise on PWs to ensure to maximize mitigation participation and funding
Optimize procedures and maintain communication and focus
Maintain, track cases assigned and provide input where necessary in the data management information system
Review project work sheets to ensure appropriate mitigation measures are included Excellent customer service skill set, ability to listen and facilitate work through completion

Education and Experience (***Experience preferred but not required):
10+ years of progressive experience as a Hazard Mitigation SME with knowledge in the ability to employee mitigation techniques for land, construction, engineering, and/or hydrology projects.
Significant experience addressing strategic issues in disaster recovery operations that have complex political and programmatic elements.
Experience in FEMA Section 404 & 406.

Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of a wide variety of grants administration issues and problems Significant experience addressing strategic issues in disaster recovery operations including issues that have complex political and programmatic elements
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects in a changing work environment
Ability to work independently and/or on a team
Strong organizational skills
Exceptional research skills
Comfortable interacting with Clients and Client Stakeholders-
Proficient computer skills: (including MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint; Adobe Acrobat Professional)

Working Conditions:
May require deployment within 24 hours of notification
May be asked to work irregular/extended work hours
May work at other locations than assigned TDY
May require relocating to emergency sites that require functioning under intense physical and mental stress

Commitment to Diversity:
Witt O’Brien’s is always looking for the most qualified and experienced professionals with a passion for public safety, emergency management, homeland security, disaster response, and continuity of operations.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. www.wittobriens.com.

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