JOB: OCCORD is hiring an organizer for our community benefits program

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From: "Eric Altman"
Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2007 12:31:59
To:"Undisclosed Recipients"
Subject: OCCORD is hiring a community organizer

OCCORD is hiring an organizer for our community benefits program. If you know anyone who lives within commuting distance of Orange County or would want to relocate, please forward them a copy of our job announcement (attached and below). Thanks!

Eric Altman
Executive Director
Orange County Communities Organized for Responsible Development (OCCORD)
13252 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite 200
Garden Grove, CA 92843
714-621-0919 - phone
714-750-2683 - fax
ealtman@communitybe nefits.org: <>

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Orange County Communities Organized for Responsible Development
Exciting Opportunity for an Organizer



Orange County Communities Organized for Responsible Development (OCCORD) combines community organizing, strategic research, and advocacy to empower local residents and workers who seek a voice in economic development policies that affect their lives. We build coalitions of unions, community organizations, faith-based groups, and policy advocates to address Orange County's deepening crisis of working poverty and support organizing in low-wage industrial sectors.



For our Community Benefits Program, we are seeking an individual with organizing skills combined with an ability to educate, persuade, and negotiate. This program targets major economic development projects and seeks commitments from developers and local governments to provide community benefits - including affordable housing, good quality jobs with health benefits, training, local hiring, parks/open space, accessible design standards, and services such as child care. As a small and growing organization, we provide significant opportunities for leadership development, and we will also value a candidate's skills in other fields such as research and communications.



Position Description: Work with OCCORD team and coalition members to:

· Develop and implement strategies for public policy campaigns.

· Organize community participation, including public events, lobbying efforts, testimony at public hearings, and negotiations with developers and local government.

· Organize and facilitate community meetings.

· Conduct door-to-door outreach in impacted communities.

· Support the work of the organization and coalition as a whole.



Qualifications:

· Strong commitment to social and economic rights and to building the labor movement.

· At least two years' experience in labor, community, political or faith-based organizing.

· Experience with coalition work and/or training and popular education desirable.

· Ability to take initiative and to work well in a team.

· Accountability to goals and willingness to learn new techniques, ideas and skills.

· Excellent personal organization, time management, and interpersonal communication.

· Good written and oral communication skills.

· Fluency in Spanish, Vietnamese, or Arabic a plus.



Terms of Employment: Salary negotiable based on experience. Full family health benefits (medical, dental, and vision). The position requires use of an automobile and may require long and/or irregular hours of work, including evenings and weekends as needed.



Application Process: Send cover letter and resume to Eric Altman, Executive Director:

· Mail: OCCORD, 13252 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite 200, Garden Grove, CA 92843

· Email: occord[at]community benefits. org

· Fax: 714-750-2683



Our goal is to fill this position as quickly as possible, but the position will remain open until the right person is found. Please do not phone. Persons who do not meet the minimum requirements will not receive a response.



WOMEN AND PEOPLE OF COLOR ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.