Los Angeles Organizing Director

1 week ago

Los Angeles, California, United States La2050 Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to serve as the Los Angeles Organizing Director for La2050. This role will play a pivotal part in managing and executing our Internship program, including training, supervision, and support of 2 to 6 interns.

About La2050

La2050 is a leading organization that empowers current and former foster youth, their families, and communities to use their lived experiences to bring about systemic policy changes in the child welfare system nationwide.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and execute La2050's Internship program, including training, supervision, and support of 2 to 6 interns.
  • Recruit, mobilize, and support the Los Angeles Local Chapter, a group of 18-to-30-year-old current and former foster youth who use their lived experience to advocate for changes to the child welfare system.
  • Build and cultivate local and regional coalitions and enhance relationships with community partners, policymakers, advocates, and funders throughout the Los Angeles area.
  • Develop and deliver training curricula, support La2050 programs such as the Congressional Leadership Academy, lead chapter meetings, and represent La2050 at local and regional policy and coalition meetings.
  • Create and implement strategic organizing plans to accomplish organizational movement-building and campaign goals on state and local levels with a focus on Los Angeles County.
  • Coordinate and manage Los Angeles Local Chapter volunteer members on local and statewide issues and activities.
  • Work with city and county officials to plan and execute Los Angeles Foster Youth Shadow Day.
  • Effectively communicate the mission, vision, goals, and accomplishments of La2050 to the child welfare community, policy makers at the local and national level, funders, and the public in general.
  • Support, coach, and train current and former foster youth, 18 to 30, in building community movements to transform the child welfare system.
  • Work with other La2050 senior staff to ensure effective collaboration on all projects and campaigns, including outreach, data, communications, and policy efforts.
  • Manage and train the Los Angeles Organizing Interns in developing professional and organizing skills to accomplish the advocacy goals of the Los Angeles Local Chapter.
  • Develop and implement the Los Angeles Organizing Internship program.
  • Provide weekly supervision and coaching to the Los Angeles Interns.
  • Continue to enhance Los Angeles Chapter infrastructure.
  • Strategic planning, aligning work plans with grant requirements, and report writing, with the capability to maintain a comprehensive, high-level perspective on all activities across Los Angeles and California.
  • Plan and facilitate training sessions designed to expand La2050's grassroots action network and enhance its impact, including the creation of tools to support and augment these training initiatives.
  • Develop professional leadership training programs for the Los Angeles Organizing Interns and the Los Angeles Local Chapter.
  • Assist Los Angeles Organizing Interns in designing and delivering advocacy and organizing training curricula.
  • Collaborate with the National Policy and Organizing Director and the Government Relations Director to identify local and regional policy issues.
  • Develop educational campaigns aimed at regional decision-makers.
  • Establish outcome measures, collect and analyze data, communicate progress, evaluate programs, and make necessary adjustments.
  • Organize and lead focus groups, surveys, and qualitative interviews.
  • Perform environmental scans of the assigned region to develop and implement effective organizing and outreach strategies, and build relationships with community partners and decision-makers.
  • Represent La2050 in local, regional, and federal policy meetings, including those with the Board of Supervisors and the Director of the Department of Children and Families, to advocate for the removal of barriers affecting current and former foster youth.
  • Monitor and track local and regional policies, practices, and pending child welfare legislation to ensure that the voices of youth are effectively represented in relevant policy discussions.
  • Lead and support local and state coalitions to drive change within the child welfare system.
  • Identify and collaborate with community partners to advance the goals of the Los Angeles Local Chapter.
  • Develop and facilitate opportunities for engagement and partnership with community stakeholders and decision-makers.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree preferred (BA, BS) or a minimum of 6 years leading organizing movements.
  • Demonstrates a strong commitment to developing leaders and community organizers.
  • Experience working in youth development.
  • Deep dedication to social change through community empowerment.
  • Personal values align with the vision and mission of La2050.
  • Personal experience within the Child Welfare System preferred but not required.
  • Exhibits cultural competency to effectively work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and under-resourced communities.
  • Capable of working independently, with flexibility and resourcefulness, while managing multiple priorities.
  • Effective in a team-oriented environment, maintaining harmonious relationships.
  • Experienced in public speaking and designing and delivering presentations.
  • Proficient in computer skills, particularly with Canva, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite applications.
  • Requires reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and appropriate auto insurance coverage.

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