Community Organizer jobs in Long Beach, CA

Community Organizer

Citizenship and Civic Engagement (CCE)

(2 positions available)

1. SOUTH ASIAN NETWORK, ARTESIA

2. SOUTH ASIAN NETWORK, KOREATOWN

About SAN:

The South Asian Network (SAN) is a 33-year old grassroots, community-based, nonprofit organization
dedicated to advancing the health, well-being, and civil rights of South Asians living in Southern
California. It is the only South Asian organization of its kind, providing outreach, direct services, and
advocacy in three key areas: health and well-being, civic engagement, and violence prevention and
intervention. SAN embraces the diversity of the South Asian American community as strength and
builds unity among South Asian immigrants in Southern California that does not exist in South Asia
itself. It also strives to build alliances among the South Asian community, other immigrant communities,
and communities of color in order to advance a shared progressive agenda for Southern California.

The SAN team is composed of highly dedicated, resourceful, accomplished and diverse individuals
who are passionate about issues such as social justice, empowerment, and diversity and inclusivity.
While our work atmosphere is casual, we employ the utmost levels of professionalism, excellence and
integrity in our work. For more information about SAN, visit www.southasiannetwork.org.

About the Community Organizer, CEC Role:

Type: Full Time

Salary/Wages: D.O.E.$50,000 - $68,000, health insurance, paid leave, 403b retirement plan.

The Civic Engagement unit at SAN is an important and growing program, particularly in today’s
political climate. We engage the South Asian American community in key areas such as, but not
limited to:

• Anti-Hate Crime Education, Advocacy, and Training
• U.S. Naturalization Assistance Immigration Support and Services
• Policy Advocacy on the local and federal level
• Workers Rights
• Non-Partisan Voter Registration, Engagement and Access

The Community Organizer will report to the Executive Director and Director of Programs.

18173 Pioneer Blvd, Suite I, Artesia, CA 90701 154 S. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004
562-403-0488 www.southasiannetwork.org 213-352-4033

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is to provide education and support services to address the growing hatred and
hate crimes against the South Asian community. Providing assistance to community members on
pertinent civil rights issues such as discrimination, hate crimes and profiling.

The responsibilities of Community Organizer will include, but are not limited to:

• Anti-Hate crime education, awareness, prevention & intervention
• Prevention

• Individual and community safety planning
• Education and outreach in community and religious centers, senior service

• Community crisis response/support
• Represent SAN in anti-hate crime forums, round tables, etc
• Collect and analyze hate crime data, culminating in an annual report

• Direct Services
• Liaise with SAN’s EMH Program to support hate-crime victims/survivors
• Referral support to legal services &/or law enforcement and partner organizations

• Organize South Asian community members to build power in community
• Train South Asian community on Civic Engagement-101
• Build relationships with community leaders, cultural and religious centers, colleges and

impact of Civic Engagement Unit.

18173 Pioneer Blvd, Suite I, Artesia, CA 90701 154 S. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004
562-403-0488 www.southasiannetwork.org 213-352-4033

• Serving as an effective ambassador and thought leader of the South Asian Network and the

• Must be able to work evenings and weekends and have reliable transportation.
• Attend regular staff meetings, training and maintain regular contact with staff and supervisor,

document and track services provided, complete program surveys, monthly reporting and
updating in-house client database.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

In an eight-hour workday, the employee must be able to bend and crouch occasionally, sit continuously
and stand or walk frequently.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bilingual skills (English South Asian language)
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience organizing in either political, non-partisan, issue-based

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience working with the South Asian community strongly preferred;
• Experience developing data tracking systems and setting metrics for success;
• Understanding of technology, including volunteer and client databases.
• Self driven, with the ability to work independently and creatively

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to
saninfo@southasiannetwork.org.

Application Deadline: AS SOON AS FILLED

The South Asian Network is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels.
All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

18173 Pioneer Blvd, Suite I, Artesia, CA 90701 154 S. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004
562-403-0488 www.southasiannetwork.org 213-352-4033