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Arena lists this Poder In Action: IGNITE AZ Organizer opportunity in phoenix, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Poder In Action: IGNITE AZ Organizer
The IGNITE AZ Organizer will play a pivotal role in advancing the goals and campaigns of Poder In Action and AZ Poder by organizing 18-24-year-old BIPOC and working-class people who want to take action against state violence and deepening authoritarianism. The IGNITE AZ Organizer will develop the leadership, political analysis, and organizing skills of community members across Phoenix. Key aspects of this role will be relationship building through 1:1s, political education, training, and holding culturally relevant events. This is a full-time position based in our Phoenix, Arizona office, reporting to the Organizing Director.
Poder in Action (PIA) is a 501 (c) (3), grassroots organization that builds the power of people of color and working-class communities to disrupt and dismantle systems of oppression and determine a liberated future in Arizona by developing organizers, civic advocacy, and movement building.
AZ Poder (AZP) is a 501 (c) (4), that builds political and social power among working-class communities to disrupt and dismantle state violence through community governance, organizing our base to take action, and shifting our culture away from punishment towards health and wellness.
Key Responsibilities
Recruit a base of 18-24 year old community members, through tactics such as street-teaming, canvassing, phone outreach, tabling on campuses and at events, and presenting to student groups
Hold at least five 1:1s per week with members and people interested in growing as leaders
Create culturally relevant events to provide information to the community, including educational workshops, community meetings, and skill building trainings
Create leadership development plans for volunteers to grow their skills and analysis as future organizers, track their progress, and support them in completing their plan
Create and deliver political education workshops to develop team members' political analysis
Create and deliver training to develop the skills of community members so they can become organizers in the future (ex: how to hold 1:1s, how to deliver your story of self, etc.)
Lead in coalitions as a representative of the organization and develop working partnerships with other organizations and community groups
Be an external representative of the organization, including meeting with elected officials, doing interviews with the media, and presenting at conferences
Key Qualifications
2+ years of experience in grassroots organizing
Bilingual in written and spoken English and Spanish preferred
Connection and personal story with systems of oppression
Excellent relationship-building and direct communication
Commitment to the development of future organizers
Healthy conflict resolution
Results-oriented and proactive problem-solver
Persistent through ambiguity, flexible, and willing to adapt to changing circumstances
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within and across multiple teams
Discipline and commitment to personal growth and expanding organizing analysis and practice
Responsibility to the work and the liberation of our people
Values-aligned to racial justice, abolitionist principles, and community power-building
Humility and patience to learn and teach
Be flexible and adapt to fast-changing circumstances
Passion for the fight against state violence
Must be willing to participate in evening and weekend meetings/events
Logistics
Salary: $65,000-$75,000 (DOE)
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Benefits: Poder offers a competitive benefits package covering 100% of employee medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums, professional and personal development opportunities, and a generous and flexible paid time off policy
Hours: 40-45 hours per week; evening and weekend availability required
Location: Arizona- majority in the office or in the field, some remote work possible
Travel: This position may require travel within Arizona, depending on the needs of the campaigns or goals, and to 1-2 conferences per year out-of-state
To apply for this position, please fill out this form and someone from Poder will follow up with you. Please reach out to with any questions. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Poder is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates and employees with disabilities during the hiring process and throughout employment.
Worksite address
phoenix, AZ, 85003, US
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