Opportunities

• Development Manager

• Full-time Tenant Counselor

• Volunteer and Intern Coordinator

 

Causa Justa :: Just Cause builds grassroots power and leadership to create strong, equitable communities. Born from a visionary merger between a Black organization and a Latino immigrant organization, we build bridges of solidarity between working class communities of color. Through rights-based services, policy campaigns, civic engagement, and direct action, we improve conditions in our neighborhoods in the San Francisco Bay Area, and contribute to building the larger multi-racial, multi-generational movement needed for fundamental change.

Causa Justa :: Just Cause envisions equal rights for people of color, immigrants, women, and all oppressed and exploited people. We envision an end to racism, and want to build a society based on self-determination, social justice, and solidarity. We envision a future without displacement through real estate speculation and forced migration.  We envision a society where housing is a human right and all families thrive. We envision a future where corporate control is replaced by an economy run by the people and for the people, and political power is in the hands of those who need change the most. We envision a restoration of balance between humans and nature, and an end to ecological plunder. We believe that bringing together Black and Latino people is a crucial part of building a multi-racial people’s movement in the US that contributes to a global movement for liberation.

Job Announcement

San Francisco Tenant Counselor / Organizer

We are hiring for a bilingual Tenant Counselor/Organizer to work in our San Francisco office providing advice and housing counseling in Spanish and English to residents several days a week.

Job responsibilities include: 

§  Provide tenant rights counseling including – maintaining and providing necessary follow-up with cases

§  Complete intake and update case information on tenant counseling database

§  Represent, advocate for, and/or translate for tenants at the San Francisco Rent Board, Small Claims Court, and Settlement Conferences, as appropriate.

§  Recruit new members during counseling appointments

§  Follow-up with newly recruited members through phone calls or 1-on-1s

§  Support member development and leadership within the organization

§  Secure member participation to membership meetings, events and mobilizations through phone-banking and mailing

§  Support the development of member meeting agendas and content, as well as provide logistical support and staff general membership meetings

§  Update member information on member database

§  Support the successful planning and implementation of organizational events and activities as needed

§  Raise funds for the organization through participation in grassroots fundraising activities including – asking for membership dues as part of member recruitment, raising funds from individual donors and supporting organizational fundraising events

 

Ideal candidates should demonstrate the following skills and expertise:

§  Strong commitment to social, racial and economic justice

§  At least one year experience in community organizing or direct service work with low-income communities of color

§  Knowledge of issues related to tenants’ rights and the housing crisis

§  Familiarity with San Francisco including – local history, geography of the city / neighborhoods, knowledge of various organizations, political issues and players etc.

§  Strong personal organization skills

§  Experienced with computers – including familiarity with Word, Excel and Google calendar

§  Fully bilingual in Spanish / English – including the ability to translate written documents from one language to the other. Native Spanish speakers preferred. 

 

Position is Full Time and the salary range is between $40,000-$43,000. Position is open immediately. Deadline for application is March 20, 2013. People of color and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

Please email resume and cover letter to jobs@cjjc.org. 

Development Manager

Causa Justa :: Just Cause builds grassroots power and leadership to create strong, equitable communities. Born from a visionary merger between a Black organization and a Latino immigrant organization, we build bridges of solidarity between working class communities of color.  Through rights-based services, policy campaigns, civic engagement, and direct action, we improve conditions in our neighborhoods in the San Francisco Bay Area, and contribute to building the larger multi-racial, multi-generational movement needed for fundamental change.

 

The opportunity – Fundraising for justice

 

Fundraising with CJJC is an opportunity to work in a dynamic team with one of the most cutting-edge movement building community organizations in the country.  At CJJC, you’ll be able to contribute your strong leadership and strategic thinking skills to move forward what an already strong fundraising strategy that supports a $1 million+ budget.  We are looking for someone who is a leader, motivated, energetic and excited to make a strong contribution to social justice.

 

At CJJC, you’ll work closely with the Executive Director and lead a team made up of a Grassroots Fundraising Organizer and Grantwriter, working in close coordination with the Communications Team.  Fundraising is part of CJJC’s political work so you’ll be fully integrated with the staff (no being isolated in a corner in front of a computer!).  From foundations, government contracts, grassroots fundraising, and a new earned income stream, you’ll be able to both make a big contribution to social justice movement building AND expand your skills.

 

You’re a great fit for this position if you:

 

·      Are organized and can keep all the moving parts of a strong fundraising plan in motion

·      Love asking people for money

·      Can persuade, engage and organize people to fundraise and advocate for the organization

·      Are comfortable talking about money and the class and race politics of money

·      Enjoy crafting a funding case for the organization from different perspectives

·      Are a strong writer and editor

·      Can see yourself making a contribution over several years to building up a key social justice organization

·      Enjoy learning new skills and growing your fundraising saavy

·      Enjoy shared lunches, going to actions to save people’s home and generally fighting like hell for justice

 

Your responsibilities would be to:

•   Coordinate the Fundraising Team meetings and work planning

•   Lead and implement foundation, government and grassroots fundraising strategies

•   Represent the organization for fundraising purposes

•   Supervise Grant Writer and Grassroots Fundraising staff

•   Work with Executive Director & Fundraising Team to identify new institutional fundraising leads

•   Manage application and reporting deadlines to ensure organization meets all requirements for grants and contracts

•   Work with Executive Director & Fundraising Team to implement fundraising framework and priorities

•   Work with Fundraising Team to train and develop all staff in fundraising skills as needed

 

We are looking for someone who has:

•   3-5 years of development/fundraising experience

•   Experience supervising staff and coordinating teams

•   Excellent writing skills

•   Ability to manage a large body of work, attending to both details and the bigger picture.

•   Proficiency in basic computer programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, databases

•   Fluency in Spanish is a plus

 

Position is full-time. Salary is 45-50k, plus full health, dental and vision benefits. Position is open until filled. People of color and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@cjjc.org. Position is open until filled.

fax: 510-763-5824, PO Box 3596, Oakland, CA 94609 

 

Temporary Part-Time Position: Interim Volunteer Coordinator

Causa Justa :: Just Cause (CJJC) is a multi-racial, grassroots organization building community leadership to achieve justice for low-income San Francisco and Oakland residents. CJJC is looking to hire a temporary, part-time Volunteer Coordinator for six months (June- December, 2013) at 20 hours a week while our existing Volunteer Coordinator is out on parental leave. The Volunteer Coordinator manages the day-to-day volunteer and internship program of the organization, including supervising 80+ volunteers in two cities.

Responsibilities include:
Coordinate volunteer support for all major areas of organizational work
Supervise 80+ volunteers in 2 cities
Maintain regular communication with staff and volunteers
Recruit, orient and train new volunteers and interns
Track volunteer participation
Work with staff to identify and fill new and existing roles for volunteers
We are looking for someone who has:
• Two years of experience in community organizations
• Commitment to racial and economic justice
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage a large body of work, attending to both details and the bigger picture
• Experience supervising staff or volunteers
• Proficiency using Mac computers, and in computer programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, databases

Position is temporay, part-time and offers $20,000 annual salary DOE. Pro-rated health, dental, vision and life insurance benefits are included. Position begins June 8, 2013. People of color, women, and transgender people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@cjjc.org fax: 510-763-5824, PO Box 3596, Oakland, CA 94609

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