The ACLU Foundation of San Diego & Imperial Counties (ACLUF-SDIC) seeks term-limited Promotore for our El Centro Office.
A Promotore is an essential part of the Imperial Valley Department in El Centro. There are still many community members in the region who haven’t heard about the ACLUF-SDIC. As a result, Promotore will play a key role in educating people and promoting ACLUF-SDIC’s civil liberties issues in Imperial County.
The Promotore will be a term-limited part-time employee of ACLUF-SDIC and receive ongoing training to increase their knowledge and skills, furthering their and their communities’ empowerment and community education.
The ACLUF-SDIC is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) civil liberties and civil rights organization. working to advance equality, freedom and justice through public education and litigation. Together with the ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties, the 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization that does our legislative lobbying work, we are a prominent force for the protection and expansion of fundamental rights in California’s second-most populous county (San Diego) and the county with the highest per capita Latine population (Imperial).
With affiliate offices in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, the ACLU fights tirelessly in courts, in legislatures, and in communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the United States Constitution and U.S. laws to everyone in this country. The work of the ACLU Foundation of San Diego & Imperial Counties and ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties (known collectively as ACLU-SDIC) encompasses the length of California’s border with Mexico. We collaborate with the National ACLU and with ACLU affiliates in California, on the U.S.-Mexico border and throughout the United States. We strive to partner with community organizations and groups across the state and throughout the binational border region.
The ACLU-SDIC is dedicated to confronting issues that threaten our most cherished civil rights and freedoms and defending the progress the ACLU has made over its 100-year history. And we are dedicated to working in relationship with people directly impacted by inequity to create a more just and fair society for us all.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Community Liaison, the Promotore will be responsible for identifying and recruiting community members and organizations to educate them on our civil liberties issues and activate them to participate in our regional campaigns and programs so that they are part of the creation of transformational change in Imperial County.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
The Promotore will assist the Imperial department team build a base of volunteers and supporters in the region who are from BIPOC communities throughout the Valley including unincorporated areas, the north end, and communities near the Arizona border. The Promotoex will also educate and inform the community about civil liberties issues, such as lithium extraction, so that individuals, families, and their communities are better informed about what is taking place in their backyard. This will require the Promotore to build trust and be in constant communication with community members and organizations, local agency representatives, as well as other outside organizations. This available position aims to incorporate an enthusiastic and energetic team member that promotes community empowerment, social justice, and environmental justice to disadvantaged communities by way of education, capacity building, and civic participation.
Specifically, the Promotore will:
- Identify and recruit members of the public to become involved with our organization and our civil liberties programs.
- Table at community events to provide Know Your Rights resources and information regarding lithium extraction happening in their community.
- Assist team by turning out our supporter base for proposed lithium projects items being discussed.
- Drive our support base to become engaged with our lithium community partners working on lithium advocacy.
- Assist team with civic engagement program, in coordination with community partners, and provide volunteer opportunities to participate and get out the vote.
- Contribute to the creation, improvement, and delivery of program materials and suggest best practices to make our materials more accessible for diverse audiences.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with agencies, institutions, and other community-based organizations by attending community meetings.
- List building
- Other duties as assigned.
Must Haves:
- Deep understanding of local issues, trends, and community needs in the Imperial Valley.
- Bilingual: Spanish
Cultural Compentencies:
Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about differences, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. A complex understanding of racial justice and the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Proven track record of working across lines of race, immigration status, ethnicity, language, class, gender and other identities and experiences including record of arrest or conviction. Courage and impeccable integrity.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to exchange accurate information, detect/identify documents and the information contained in them, move between areas in and out of the office to complete their role. The employee may need to move various equipment including computer to their work location. Promotore will be required to table at community events and sometimes may be required to bring own table and chair. Promotore will have to also transport tabling materials to events.
Hybrid Working:
Promotore will require in-office and remote work.
Travel Requirements:
Must be able to travel for community events throughout Imperial County. Mileage for work-related travel from our Imperial Valley office is reimbursable.
Compensation:
Salary Range: $20 – 25/hour; Part Time 21 hours a week
Excellent benefits include four weeks paid vacation; 18 office holidays; medical and dental
insurance for staff members and their families; life and long-term disability insurance; and
401(k) plan with employer match.
What Now?
Please submit a cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for the position as detailed in this announcement, a current resume, and names and contact information of three professional references (including as least one supervisor).
Electronic Applications Preferred. To submit your application, please click here.
However, hard-copy applications can be mailed to:
Deputy Director
ACLU Foundation of San Diego & Imperial Counties
P.O. Box 87131
San Diego, CA 92137-7131
The ACLU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals, veterans, and people with arrest records and/or convictions.
