JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Community Organizer (Full-Time, Exempt)
About AFIRE
The Alliance of Filipinos for Immigrant Rights and Empowerment (AFIRE) is a grassroots community organization that builds the capacity of Filipino/a/xs to organize on issues of social, racial, and economic justice that affect undocumented immigrants, domestic workers, seniors, and youth.
Position Summary
The Community Organizer will engage Filipinx community members and stakeholders in order to advance AFIRE’s mission and organizing priorities with undocumented immigrants, domestic workers, seniors, and youth. Under the supervision of the current Community Organizer and Executive Director, the new Community Organizer will plan, execute, and evaluate AFIRE’s programs in order to develop the leadership abilities and organizing capacity of Filipinx community members. Start date in June 1, 2017
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and execute an organizing strategy for engaging Filipinx community members in line with AFIRE’s mission/vision/values and priorities
Work directly with Filipinx community of diverse backgrounds (especially undocumented immigrants and Filipino/a/x domestic workers) in group settings and individually in 1-on-1 meetings to increase membership, promote our programs and execute campaigns
Create agendas and facilitate regular meetings or workshops with community members
Develop resources or community guides (both in English and Tagalog) to raise awareness regarding domestic workers and immigrant rights
Collaborate with the VISTA Community Outreach Coordinator to create communications for use in print media and email
Draft press releases, organizational statements, or collect oral histories when needed
Work with current coalitions and coordinate collaborative activities
Attend trainings on programs or organizing as needed
Report to the Executive Director
Other responsibilities as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in community organizing is strongly preferred including experience in developing and leading campaigns
Experience in working with the Filipinx community, especially experience working with different generations of immigrant communities
Experience in working with coalitions
Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team
Strong commitment to progressive social, racial, and economic justice issues
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
REQUIREMENTS
Two-year commitment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Flexible working hours including evenings and weekends
Reliable transportation and/or use of personal vehicle (with valid driver’s license and liability insurance) is required
Knowledge and use of MS Office, Email, Google Productivity applications
Bilingual in English and Tagalog preferred
COMPENSATION
Commensurate based on experience
HOW TO APPLY
Please email a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to: Michael Aguhar, Executive Director maguhar@afirechicago.org
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only qualified applicants will be contacted directly.
AFIRE is an equal opportunity employer to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, ability level, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
