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We are Hiring!

ICIJ is hiring a High Desert Organizer!

The High Desert Organizer at ICIJ will lead the outreach and community engagement efforts for several campaigns and projects including the Shut Down Adelanto Campaign, The High Desert Community Resilience Center Project, and the Adelanto Water Justice Campaign. This role focuses on grassroots organizing to empower and mobilize community members around immigrant justice and environmental justice issues. The Organizer will engage stakeholders to raise awareness on the intersection between environmental justice, public health, and advocating for increased community involvement in decision-making on key issues areas for the High Desert region. 

Responsibilities 

Community Engagement and Outreach 

  • Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and events to promote awareness and action on environmental justice 
  • Foster relationships with local residents, community groups, and governmental agencies to amplify community voices in environmental decision-making processes
  • Conduct outreach efforts to increase community understanding of climate resilience
  • Advocate for policies and practices that prioritize environmental justice and community participation in local governance 
  • Mobilize community members to participate in advocacy efforts at local, regional, and state levels 
  • Build the capacity of community members to become effective advocates for environmental justice through training and skill development initiatives 
  • Support community-driven initiatives aimed at enhancing resilience to environmental challenges in the Adelanto area 
  • Represent the organization at community events, meetings, and conferences to enhance visibility and build partnerships
  • Participate in coalitions or collaborative efforts related to outreach and community engagement

Administrative Support and Reporting 

  • Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, contacts, and communications
  • Handle logistical arrangements for outreach events, including venue booking, equipment rental, and catering 
  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures, as well as grant deliverables in relation to outreach and community engagement 
  • With the help of the Lead Organizer, prepare reports on outreach activities for funding organizations, stakeholders, and senior management 

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned to meet organizational needs. 

Required Qualifications 

  • 1 year of experience in campaign organizing, and/or organizing frontline communities
  • Understanding of environmental issues (preferred) 
  • Knowledge of the High Desert area political environment and history
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with community members, partners, and stakeholders 
  • Demonstrated commitment to social justice, equity, and empowering marginalized communities 
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a dynamic environment 
  • Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and access to reliable transportation
  • Fluency in Spanish or other relevant languages is preferred 

Benefits: 

Eligible full-time employees shall accrue annual leave in proportion to regular hours worked. 6 mental health days every year. 

Application Process: 

Send a cover letter and resume, or for more information, please contact lizbeth@ic4ij.org. No phone calls. 

ICIJ is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage immigrant women of color, ethnic and religious minorities, and members of the LGBTQI community to apply to reflect the growing and thriving diversity of our community.

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We are Hiring!

ICIJ is hiring a part-time canvasser! This is a temporary position that will go from the end of August to the beginning of October.

The Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice is seeking to hire 10 self-driven, passionate canvassers for our 2024 Get Out The Vote campaign. These canvassers will be based in the High Desert, Riverside, and San Bernardino areas.

Our 2024 GOTV campaign is centered around making democracy available to all, encouraging
citizens to vote in the upcoming general election and connecting them to all available forms of
voting. Canvassers will engage in door-to-door knocking and phone banking. These positions begin September 13th and will run until November 5th for the general election. Primary Duties include:

● Directly engaging with residents of the High Desert, Riverside, and San Bernardino areas. Engagement will be through dialogue that informs voters of the upcoming general
election, encourages them to vote, and assists them in developing a plan to vote.
● Staying informed on the available forms of voting, the local offices up for election, and
the advocacy work of the IC4IJ as it relates to residents.
● Displaying professionalism, with an emphasis on punctuality and reliability. This is a part time
position that requires reliable transportation.
● Other tasks as needed to support the team.
Desired Experience/Qualifications:
● Local to the High Desert, Riverside, and San Bernardino areas.
● Experiences using Amplify, and/or experience canvassing in past GOTV effort
● Excellent organizational skills and the ability to accomplish short and long term goals
● Ability to speak, read, or write in Spanish is preferred
The IC4IJ is committed to a diverse, multicultural work environment. People of color, people with
disabilities, and people of diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions and gender identities
are encouraged to apply.

The hourly rate is $25/hour
Interested candidates can send a resume to hector@ic4ij.org

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Membership

BECOME A MEMBER TODAY!

For $25 You Can Be An IC4IJ Member for One Year!

Join the coalition founded to empower immigrants in the Inland Empire and designed to bring together the region’s most powerful organizations and fight for dignity and justice. When you become a member, you will not only be part of the fight for justice, you will help define it for years to come.

As a member, you have access to technical assistance workshops and leadership trainings (public speaking, business license applications, DACA applications, etc.), advocacy and legislative meetings with lawmakers, and the opportunity to become a community leader. You’ll receive a monthly newsletter and referrals to free or discounted services from our partners. Most importantly, your membership makes our work possible. We rely on membership fees to help fund all our activities, from public events, legislative advocacy to legal services. JOIN US TODAY!

MEMBER BENEFITS

ALL MEMBERS RECEIVE PRIORITY ACCESS TO STAFF TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS, COMMUNITY EVENTS AND SERVICES, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO CONTINUE GROWING AS COMMUNITY LEADERS:

  • Annual ICIJ membership card
  • Skills training and leadership development workshops
  • Advocacy training and trips to meet with elected officials at local and state government levels
  • Free access to member events
  • Member email newsletter

To become a member follow this link: bit.ly/ICIJmember

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Volunteer and Internship Opportunities

VOLUNTEER

Join our movement to empower immigrant communities in the Inland Empire. At IC4IJ we have endless volunteer opportunities for advocates of all ages. Email Araceli Caldera araceli@ic4ij.org for more information.

INTERNSHIPS

Join our movement to empower immigrant communities in the Inland Empire. At IC4IJ we have endless internship opportunities where you will learn new skills and grow professionally. In addition to personal and professional development, you will gain a grasp on community organizing, campaign and event planning, and benefit from peer-to-peer career counseling. To apply for an internship position, or for more information, email your resume and a cover letter to Araceli Caldera araceli@ic4ij.org.

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