Open Position: Enlace Field Organizer (full-time), Los Angeles office

Field Organizer Job Description
The field organizer is responsible for maintaining and developing relationships with allies and member organizations to support Enlace’s campaigns and programs.

Responsibilities include:
• Recruit new allies in California, other parts of the U.S., and other countries for Enlace’s campaigns (current priority is the Seafood Workers Justice Campaign)
• Assist with strategy implementation and research for Seafood Workers Justice Campaign
• Maintain relationships with existing allies in Los Angeles
• Participate in the development of international campaigns involving low-wage workers and immigrants
• Assist with communications and in creating and editing action alerts, e-newsletters, brochures, power point presentations, training manuals, and other materials as needed
• Help with fundraising, including grantwriting, reports, donor drives, and grassroots events
• Provide translation and interpretation (Spanish/English) when necessary

Requirements:
• Strong commitment to social and economic justice
• Activist experience
• Bilingual in Spanish and English, both written and oral (other languages a plus: Korean, Chinese, Japanese)
• Excellent writing and communications skills
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to travel for a few days at a time
• Minimum 2-year commitment

Compensation and application process:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience and benefits.  Please send a cover letter and resume (one document) to Joann Lo, Co-Executive Director, at .  Please apply by May 30, 2008.

Enlace is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited category. We strongly encourage women, people of color, and all qualified persons to apply for this position.