What are the responsibilities and job description for the Climate Justice Advocate – Temporary Position position at CHIRLA?
JOB POSTING – Climate Justice Advocate – Temporary Position
The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1986. CHIRLA is a California leader with national impact made of diverse immigrant families and individuals who act as agents of social change to achieve a world with freedom of mobility, full human rights, and true participatory democracy. CHIRLA organizes and serves individuals, institutions, and coalitions to build power, transform public opinions, and change policies to achieve full human, civil and labor rights. Guided by power, love, and vision of our community, CHIRLA embraces and drives progressive social change.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) is seeking a Climate Justice Advocate on a temporary basis who will support the implementation of community-based research, outreach, and education initiatives advancing advocacy efforts in the intersection of Immigration Justice and Climate Justice. The crises faced by working-class and immigrant communities is multifaceted, this role contributes to CHIRLA’s strategy to integrate climate adaptation, housing justice, and immigrant inclusion. The Advocate will play a key role in engaging in climate impacted individuals, generating community-informed data, and supporting policy development efforts.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Community-Based Research & Data Analysis
Required:
POSITION: Climate Justice Advocate – Temporary Position
Salary & Benefits: $70,304
FLSA Classification: Exempt, full-time temporary, regular
Classification: CHIRLA recognizes a staff bargaining unit affiliated with AFSCME Local 4501. This position is not included in CHIRLA’s bargaining unit and covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
REPORTS TO: Director of Climate Justice
LOCATION: Headquarters, Los Angeles
CLOSING DATE OF THIS POSITION: Position will remain open until filled.
CHIRLA is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and administers all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, appointment, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, training and educational opportunities without regard to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetic information as defined by the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 or older), sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status, pregnancy or pregnancy related disability, military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. All such discrimination is unlawful. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.
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The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1986. CHIRLA is a California leader with national impact made of diverse immigrant families and individuals who act as agents of social change to achieve a world with freedom of mobility, full human rights, and true participatory democracy. CHIRLA organizes and serves individuals, institutions, and coalitions to build power, transform public opinions, and change policies to achieve full human, civil and labor rights. Guided by power, love, and vision of our community, CHIRLA embraces and drives progressive social change.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) is seeking a Climate Justice Advocate on a temporary basis who will support the implementation of community-based research, outreach, and education initiatives advancing advocacy efforts in the intersection of Immigration Justice and Climate Justice. The crises faced by working-class and immigrant communities is multifaceted, this role contributes to CHIRLA’s strategy to integrate climate adaptation, housing justice, and immigrant inclusion. The Advocate will play a key role in engaging in climate impacted individuals, generating community-informed data, and supporting policy development efforts.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Community-Based Research & Data Analysis
- Utilize Salesforce, Google Forms, or Microsoft Forms to create bilingual community surveys that gather both quantitative and qualitative data. Once the survey is prepared, conduct field outreach at events, community spaces, or through door-to-door efforts
- Coordinate a team of volunteers and community members to collect survey responses. After gathering the data, process the survey results. Analyze the survey and focus group data and produce summary memos
- Translate the findings into actionable insights that are relevant to policy development
- Engage with residents across Los Angeles County affected by climate change
- Assist in recruiting participants for workshops and focus groups
- Foster relationships to increase participation in advocacy efforts
- Facilitate the recruitment of participants for climate justice educational workshops
- Facilitate educational workshops and focus groups
- Develop accessible educational materials
- Assist in planning and executing scenario planning sessions at climate-focused events (e.g., LA Climate Week)
- Support coalition meetings and coordination with partner organizations
- Create social media toolkits and outreach materials
- Develop presentations, flyers, and infographics for community education. Draft policy summaries and briefing materials
- Produce short educational content such as explainer videos and infographics
Required:
- At least bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent related experience
- Demonstrated commitment to climate justice, housing justice, and/or immigrant rights
- Spanish fluency or high proficiency is required as the job requires communications with parents in the Spanish language
- Flexibility is required based on the needs of the organization. The position will involve some evening and weekend work
- Computer literacy: word processing, internet navigation, and other work-related applications
- Travel within Los Angeles County Required
- Excellent research and policy development skills
- Able to create and maintain good working relationships with staff, community partner organizations and community meetings
POSITION: Climate Justice Advocate – Temporary Position
Salary & Benefits: $70,304
FLSA Classification: Exempt, full-time temporary, regular
Classification: CHIRLA recognizes a staff bargaining unit affiliated with AFSCME Local 4501. This position is not included in CHIRLA’s bargaining unit and covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
REPORTS TO: Director of Climate Justice
LOCATION: Headquarters, Los Angeles
CLOSING DATE OF THIS POSITION: Position will remain open until filled.
CHIRLA is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and administers all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, appointment, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, training and educational opportunities without regard to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetic information as defined by the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 or older), sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status, pregnancy or pregnancy related disability, military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. All such discrimination is unlawful. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.
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Salary : $70,304