Classification & FLSA Status: Full time | Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $23-$28 hourly; Commensurate with experience and qualification

Department: Organizing & Programs

Reports to: Lead Migrant Rapid Response Coordinator & Organizer

Location: CARECEN’s Los Angeles Office | Hybrid remote

Job Summary:

CARECEN is in search of an initiative-driven and dynamic coordinator. This position will be responsible for coordinating internal and external support and services for community members of various ages through CARECEN’s Migrant Response Program. The Migrant Rapid Response Coordinator & Organizer will coordinate and implement grassroots organizing, civic engagement, and advocacy strategies to further the organization's vision and mission. Migrant Rapid Response Coordinator & Organizer will work with the Director of Programs and Organizing, organizers members and key stakeholders to strengthen deep community understanding of migrant justice and advance CARECEN’s Mission and Vision at the local, state and national levels. This is a full-time position based out of CARECEN’s Los Angeles Office with some activities supported at CARECEN’s Day Labor Center and possibilities for other travel.

Job Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Work closely with the Lead Migrant Rapid Response Coordinator & Organizers and key staff on the implementation of CARECEN’s Migrant Response Program.

• Coordinate processes, functions and supporting roles of CARECEN’s Migrant Response Program and efforts.

• Support the streamlining of scalable communication, procedures and available support and resources for emergency rapid and long-term migrant response efforts.

• Data entry using Case Management software EI.

• Provide case management support to migrant individuals and families, including conducting intakes, coordinating referrals to internal and external services, maintaining accurate case records, and supporting follow-up as part of CARECEN’s Migrant Response Program.

• Coordinate trainings, creation of materials, orientations and presentations on CARECEN’s migrant response efforts for a variety of purposes (i.e., community outreach, advocacy, staff/volunteer training, fundraising)

• Support coordination of inter-departmental collaboration, organizational partnerships, volunteer opportunities in line with CARECEN’s Migrant Response Program goals

• Contribute to the creation of CARECEN’s community resources in line with community outreach and education goals

• Collaborate on and implement organizing base building and community power building strategies around key gaps and opportunities

• Support community outreach strategies (i.e., Making calls, flyering, convening community charlas, tabling, etc.)

• Strategically engage members and partners in organizing, advocacy, leadership development efforts to develop new leadership within the immigrant justice movement

• In collaboration with the Organizing and Programs Team, engage CARECEN’s base and key organizers in grassroots campaign activities (i.e., community outreach and education, legislative meetings, mobilizations, etc.).

• Collaborate with key department team members to elevate the voices of those directly impact in our communities as part of CARECEN’s advocacy efforts

• Support the execution of campaigns related to community political education in conjunction with key team members (i.e. root causes of migration, racial justice, immigrant rights, etc.)

• Support relationship building and collaborations with key partners and stakeholders

• In collaboration with the Organizing, Policy, and Advocacy Team create, track, and communicate the program’s goals, timelines, and report deliverables for campaigns and fundraising initiatives

• Develop and facilitate internal meeting community events logistics

• Actively participate in Rapid Response Network meetings and other relevant program-aligned gatherings to support coordination and strategy

• Serve as a member of the First Responder team, helping to monitor, verify, and respond to reports of immigration enforcement activity, including raids, street apprehensions, and other urgent incidents

• Represent CARECEN in local, state and national coalitions, media engagement and Support the Organizing, Advocacy and Policy Department in other efforts as needed

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Required Skill/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or experience equivalency

• At least 2 years of experience in community services and engagement

• Flexibility in schedule due to nature of job duties

• Experience working with directly impacted immigrant and refugee communities

• Deeply committed to racial justice and immigrants’ rights, and eager to engage partners and allies to expand support for immigrant communities

• Comfortable and experienced in fast-paced environment and handling of multiple deadlines

• Must have the ability to plan, organize, and exercise good judgment with limited supervision to implement CARECEN’s workplans

• Bilingual and fluent (speaking and writing) in English and Spanish

• Deep understanding of the current immigration political landscape - local, state, national

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel to CARECEN offices, other off-site locations, and with possibilities for travel to Sacramento, Washington D.C. Mileage reimbursement is available. Ability to drive with a valid California driver’s license and a registered vehicle is preferred.

Benefits

CARECEN offers a generous health insurance package that has medical, vision, dental, life insurance and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Supplemental insurance and a 403(b) retirement savings plan is also available. Paid time off is also provided along with 11 paid holidays.

Application Deadline

Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

To Apply

Please email a cover letter, resume and three references to Becky Alvarez at [email protected] and [email protected]. Candidates are urged to be specific regarding level of Spanish fluency in the cover letter. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Applicants must apply directly. CARECEN will not consider applications through legal/staffing agencies. No inquiries or phone calls from applicants or legal/ staffing agencies.

CARECEN is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnic group identification, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, political affiliation, condition of physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation, in accordance with requirements of Federal and State laws.