Early Learning Organizer – OneAmerica – Seattle, WA

Title: Early Learning Organizer

Employment Type: Full-time, temporary (1-year duration)

Program Area: Education

Reports To: Director of Education & Integration Policy

OneAmerica is a Seattle-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance the principles of democracy and justice at the local, state, and national levels through building power in immigrant communities in conjunction with key allies.

Established in the wake of September 11, 2001, OneAmerica initially focused on organizing diverse and new immigrant communities that had been targeted by federal actions undertaken in the name of national security, working with these communities to effect positive change at the local, state, and federal levels. Since then, OneAmerica has grown to become a locally and nationally recognized leader in advancing immigrant, civil, and human rights. Our strategies include public policy advocacy, community organizing, training and technical assistance, public education, and outreach and leadership development for immigrants and refugees in Washington State. We also help to anchor and lead several national coalitions addressing issues involving due process for immigrants, comprehensive immigration reform, and national immigrant voting.

POSITION SUMMARY

As part of a new pilot project, the Early Learning Organizer will be primarily responsible for recruiting, training, and providing ongoing support to a cadre of parent leaders in South King County, with the goal of building leadership and advocacy skills among parents of young children and encouraging parent leaders to take on a unified influential role in shifting education systems. This position will coordinate with select community partners to provide career advancement support to members of the cadre. With a focus on Latino communities, the organizer will support the leadership cadre in becoming a strong voice in advancing and advocating for an early learning education system that is more responsive to and inclusive of immigrant and refugee communities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with OneAmerica team to develop and implement an organizing strategy in line with OneAmerica’s education and parent engagement theory of change
Identify and partner with local community-based organizations and groups
Recruit parents of young children to be part of the leadership cadre, with a particular focus on Latino communities in South King County
Design and implement leadership and self-advocacy trainings/curricula tailored to specific early learning parent engagement needs
Work with community partners to build systems-level educational change locally and state-wide, including developing strategies; engaging in dialogue; and planning meetings, events, rallies, forums, etc.
Mobilize community members and coalition partners to attend target events
Provide logistical support and coordination for OneAmerica’s organizing work
Organize and facilitate regular meetings with parent leadership cadre
Coordinate with OneAmerica staff and community partners to collect data and conduct ongoing evaluation of work
Work collaboratively with the OneAmerica team, as required, to accomplish our strategic mission and shared vision

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum two years of experience in community, labor, or electoral organizing, with particular emphasis on organizing within Latino immigrant communities
Ability to think strategically and plan programs and campaigns
Strong oral, listening, and written communications skills
Demonstrates initiative and is self-motivated
Ability to collaborate with others and work as a member of a team
Excellent group facilitation and coalition-building skills, and an ability to develop effective relationships with diverse allies and constituents
Passion for education equity and closing the opportunity gap, and commitment to fighting for social, racial, and economic justice
Ability to thrive within a fast-paced environment while maintaining effective time management and organization methods
Access to reliable transportation and a willingness to accommodate community-based scheduling needs (i.e., meetings held in the evenings and on weekends at offsite locations)
Experience with basic computer programs, including Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite (database experience also a plus)
Fluency in Spanish

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Working knowledge of and ability to navigate education system in South King County and parent engagement/organizing
Experience working with school districts
Experience developing leadership curricula and implementing trainings
BA in social science or related field

COMPENSATION

Salary range $35,000-$40,000 DOE
Comprehensive health, vision, dental, life, and short- and long-term disability
Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and family leave
403(b) employee savings plan

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter, along with three references, to Roxana Norouzi, Director of Education & Integration Policy, at jobs@weareoneamerica.org. In your cover letter, please tell us how your personal and professional background informs why you are interested in working as an Organizer at OneAmerica in a parent-oriented capacity. Deadline for applications is Friday, April 10, 2015. Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis. Please, no phone inquiries.

OneAmerica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women and people of color to apply.

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