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Position: Temporary Community Education Coordinator

Reports to: ACILEP Co-Director

Assignment length: One-Year (with efforts to secure continued funding)

Bargaining Unit: No

FLSA: Non Exempt

Type: Full-time

Position Summary

Centro Legal de la Raza serves as the anchor organization and program administrator for several collaboratives focused on providing services and education to immigrant communities in the Bay Area, including Alameda County’s Rapid Response Network, ACILEP. In that capacity, Centro Legal conducts and coordinates outreach and education efforts throughout the region, working directly with immigrant communities as well as a diverse ecosystem of community based organizations, service providers, advocate formations and others working with immigrants, such as schools, government agencies and more. Centro Legal also organizes events such as organizational conferences and convenings, as well as community workshops and legal clinics to provide community services in partnership with sister organizations.

The Temporary Community Education Coordinator conducts education and outreach directly with diverse immigrant communities, and also coordinates with our partners and others doing similar work throughout the Bay Area region. Their work ensures a high level of visibility for the information, services and resources offered by Centro Legal, ACILEP and our community partners; as well as offering support for community with referrals and services navigation across the region. To that end, this role also supports the maintenance of community partnerships and organizational relationships, as well as communications and public awareness campaigns.

Primary Areas of Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate community events, such as legal clinics and outreach programs, as well as organizational convenings;

• Conduct outreach and community education for linguistically diverse immigrant communities, in collaboration with Centro Legal’s ACILEP team; as well as train-the-trainer presentations for service providers, educators, community volunteers, advocates and others working with immigrants.

• Support in the development and maintenance of partnerships with local organizations, volunteers, and other stakeholders;

• Develop, distribute and present educational materials for immigrants, in collaboration with Centro Legal’s ACILEP and Immigrant Rights legal staff as well as others;

• Help to expand and strengthen the provision of a wide variety of services for immigrants across our region, by coordinating with service providers, facilitating referrals and supporting with systems navigation throughout the region;

• Maintain resource lists, contact directories, databases, attendance records, etc.;

• Gather feedback and track engagement metrics to assess community participation and satisfaction; and

• Represent the organization at community and public events.

Qualifications

The applicant must profoundly share Centro Legal’s mission and vision of racial, economic and social

justice. Qualifications include:

• A Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent relevant experience in community outreach and education, as well as project management and events planning and coordination;

• English and Spanish fluency preferred; Cantonese, Mam, Farsi, Vietnamese, or Mandarin fluency a plus.

• Experience with community outreach and education, including the use of social media and digital tools as well as in-person trainings and presentations;

• Experience with events planning and project coordination (includes organizing logistics, drafting agendas, arranging catering and operational equipment, etc.)(legal clinical experience preferred);

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, as well as conflict resolution and cultural awareness;

• Familiarity with tools like CRM systems, Canva, Microsoft Office, or social media platforms as well as G-suite (Salesforce experience strongly preferred);

• Preferred:

  • Experience in immigrant rights programming; and working with linguistically diverse communities, ensuring language justice;

  • Training or experience in trauma-informed practices.

  • Experience with public speaking, networking and relationship-building;

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $29.90-34.42 per hour, commensurate with experience..

Benefits and Perks

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to include: medical, dental, vision, long term disability and life insurance.

• Centro Legal provides 100% employer-paid Kaiser medical coverage for employees, and 50% coverage for dependents, spouses, and partners. Alternative plans through UnitedHealthcare and Kaiser are also available at an additional premium cost.

• Additional Benefits include: Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA, commuter benefits, pet insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan.

• PTO: Vacation: 0-1 year 16 days per year, 1-2 year 18 days per year, Over 2 years 23 days per year, (1) paid wellness days per month, 12 sick days per year.

• Office Closure: 12 holidays + 8 work days, to include the period from December 24th through January 1st

• 4 Day Workweek Pilot: during the pilot Centro’s operating hours are Monday - Thursday, 9am-5pm.

Note: Centro Legal de la Raza is currently engaged in collective bargaining. As such, certain benefits, including medical and time-off policies, are subject to change based on ongoing negotiations.

COVID 19 Policy

Centro Legal requires all employees to comply with current state and local public health guidelines. Proof of vaccination may be required, with accommodations for medical or religious reasons.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid working environment, including regular in-person attendance at events

• Prolonged periods of desk and computer work, frequent communication by phone, email, video, and in person, with occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs such as files or office supplies.

• Standard business hours with occasional evenings or weekends required to support legal clinics and community events.

To Apply

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Submit via email only: 1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) a list of three professional references. Include “Temporary Community Education Coordinator” in the subject line. Please email application materials directly to jobs@centrolegal.org

POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED

About Centro Legal de la Raza

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Centro Legal de la Raza (Centro Legal) is a comprehensive legal services and advocacy organization protecting and advancing the rights of immigrant, low-income, and Latino communities through bilingual representation, education, and advocacy. We combine quality legal services with know-your-rights education, affirmative litigation, and youth development, ensuring access to justice for thousands of individuals and families each year throughout Northern and Central California.

For more information, visit our website: https://centrolegal.org/

Diversity Statement

Centro Legal’s mission includes advancing social, economic and racial justice. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion within and ensuring a workplace where all staff can flourish and grow professionally and well beyond. Our staff are the most important part of our ability to achieve our mission. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation, sustainability and our organization’s success. Centro Legal is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, pregnancy), gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, medical condition including genetic characteristics, mental or physical disability, military or veteran status, marital status, family responsibilities, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, weight, height, linguistic characteristics (such as accent and limited English proficiency where not substantially job-related), citizenship status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, HIV/AIDs status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Centro also prohibits discrimination based on a perception that an individual has any of the characteristics of the protected classes listed above, and further prohibits discrimination against an individual who is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.