Senior Organizer

The Center on Policy Initiatives is a research and action institute dedicated to creating economic prosperity, sustainable communities and a healthy environment for all. CPI serves a unique role in the San Diego region providing the analysis, policy solutions, education and alliances that advance social and economic justice.

Founded in 1997, the Center on Policy Initiatives has been at the forefront of the economic justice movement in San Diego. CPI works to increase access to good jobs and to improve conditions for low-wage workers and their families. The organization envisions local government as an effective champion for the common good, and works to enable residents of all communities to have an informed and powerful voice in decisions affecting their quality of life.

CPI seeks a Senior Organizer to lead economic justice coalitions to win changes for San Diego County’s workers. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to social and economic equity; collaborating with diverse community and worker organizations; and conducting effective organizing, outreach and the promotion of a comprehensive policy program. This position reports to the Deputy Director.

Responsibilities:

Lead campaign efforts, including developing collective goals, leading strategic planning, connecting organizing work with research and public policy
Build and maintain strong coalitions among diverse groups of organizational stakeholders and neighborhood leaders
Lead efforts for community outreach, recruitment, education and grassroots political action
Mobilization of people to actions and events in support CPI’s goals, campaigns, and programs.
Identifying, recruiting, and developing grassroots leaders to take action in support of CPI’s goals, campaigns, and programs.
Work with elected leaders and their staff to advance policy goals.
Phone banking, canvassing, and site visits in support CPI’s goals, campaigns, and programs.
Additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice.
At least 3 years of experience in labor, community or political organizing or campaigns. Proven lead-level organizing experience is strongly preferred.
Strong coalition building and facilitation skills across a diverse set organizations and constituents.
Ability to independently manage projects from conception to completion.
Excellent organizational, research, writing, and communication skills.
Ability to multi-task, collaborate as part of a team, work in a deadline-driven environment.
Experience leading multiple components of a campaign from beginning to end.
Bilingual in English and Spanish with good written and oral communication skills highly desirable.
Able to manage multiple campaigns on different timelines and with different objectives
Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills.
Ability and experience working with communities of color, immigrant communities, and/or people whose first or only language is other than English.
Possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and an automobile for business use.
San Diego ties preferred

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

CPI’s salary and benefit standards are competitive and will depend on qualifications and experience. Full benefits package including employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions, and a generous paid time off program including sick, vacation, and holidays.

To Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter and two references to hr@onlineCPI.org with “Senior Organizer” in subject line. Position available immediately.

Research/Policy Analyst

CPI seeks a Research/Policy Analyst who is passionate about economic and social justice, meticulous about research and able to strategically plan and implement both short- and long-term research and issue-based campaign work.

CPI’s Research Department conducts various types of research to inform policy development and campaign strategy and to educate lawmakers and the public on issues relating to the economy, equity, low-wage work, and access to middle class careers in San Diego. The position reports to the Research Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead campaign efforts including developing collective goals, leading strategic planning, and connecting research and public policy with organizing.
Carry out research on policies and their impacts.
Write policy briefs and reports.
Present research findings orally at community meetings, government hearings, and other venues.
Coordinate with partner organizations and government officials.
Collaborate with CPI communication and organizing staff to meet campaign goals.
Partner with communications and organizing staff to develop accessible education materials.
Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience writing and/or analyzing public policies.
Experience conducting quantitative or qualitative research.
Strong attention to detail and quality control.
Demonstrated ability to design and execute meaningful, focused research.
Strong written and verbal communications skills. Ability to write and organize engaging, clear and precise reports and articles. Verbal communications skills sufficient to convey information in a clear, concise way, synthesizing information as appropriate for the audience.
Demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice.
Willingness and flexibility to work “campaign hours” when necessary.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working with government officials (elected, appointed, staff) on policy issues, with a preference for experience in the San Diego region.
Proven project management and organization skills, including using workplans effectively, managing a team to complete projects successfully, working independently, troubleshooting, prioritizing and meeting deadlines.
Experience working with communities of color, immigrant communities, and/or people whose first or only language is other than English.
Understanding of the critical role of the labor movement in achieving social and economic justice.
Proven skills at working in a team and with partner organizations advocating for social, economic, racial, and environmental justice.
Familiarity with the San Diego region.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

APPLICATION PROCESS:

E-mail application materials to hr@onlinecpi.org with the phrase “Research/Policy Analyst” in the subject line. Required application materials consist of a cover letter detailing your qualifications for the position, a resume or CV, a brief writing sample on a policy relevant topic, and the names and contact information of three references. No phone calls please.

The Center on Policy Initiatives respects, values and celebrates the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are. We believe our strength lies in the broad range of people and partners we work with and represent. Inclusion is a driver of our institutional excellence and we seek out the participation of women, people of color, persons with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender and queer employees, board members, and volunteers.

Center on Policy Initiatives Seeks Researcher/Policy Analyst & a Senior Organizer (San Diego)

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