Job Announcement: People Power Organizing Fellow
Organization: Hmong Innovating Politics (HIP) is a grassroots organization whose mission is to advance social justice and build power with Hmong youth and families through leadership development and multi-generational community organizing. HIP’s offices are based in Fresno and Sacramento, California.
Position: People Power Organizing Fellow
Hourly Rate: $18.50/hour with statutory benefits such as family leave and paid sick leave hours
Hours: 10-21 hours; Applicants must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, nights, and weekends.
FLSA status: Non-exempt; temporary
Employment Period: January 21, 2024 - November 15, 2024
Location: HIP office at Fresno or Sacramento
Reports to: Field Managers
Deadline: Open until filled
POSITION SUMMARY:
Plant Roots, Nurture & Bloom: Cultivating People Power for Transformative Change Fellowship
Join the movement for transformative change as a People Power Organizing Fellow! We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to participate in a 12-month fellowship program – starting from January 21, 2024 and ending November 15, 2024. This fellowship aims to cultivate people power within the Hmong and Southeast Asian American communities, specifically focusing on civic engagement.
As a People Power Organizing Fellow, you will play a crucial role in engaging your friends, family, and community members in outreach activities and social justice campaigns that aim to improve the lives of our loved ones and the community. Your commitment and interest in creating positive change will be the driving force behind your work as an agent of change within your own community.
The People Power Organizing Fellowship cohort is designed to foster and amplify youth (ages 16 - 17) and young adult (ages 18 - 25) leadership, integrating youth/young adult capacity and development. Throughout the program, you will receive comprehensive training that will challenge you to assume leadership roles, advocate for our community through civic engagement, and coordinate youth/young adult-driven events.
During the fellowship, fellows are expected to:
During the summer, attend team building activities, monthly political education, and training focused on: identity, SEAA/AAPI hxstory, storytelling, racial justice, and healing.
Practice and apply their leadership skills through various outreach activities such as but not limited to: phonebanking, canvassing including literature drops, community events, and relational organizing.
Increase the civic participation of Hmong and Southeast Asian American (SEAA) communities through voter outreach and engagement in the upcoming primary and general elections. Provide in-language voter education and ballot assistance for voters and their family members.
HIP seeks to hire 6-8 Fellows in Sacramento and 6-8 Fellows in Fresno; all applicants must be able to commit to the whole duration of the Fellowship.This is an in-person position at the respective HIP offices. Applicants must be flexible and are able to work Monday to Thursdays evenings (3PM - 8PM) and Saturday/Sunday afternoons (10AM - 4PM). The schedule and shifts are subject to change, as needed, to best realize the goals of our organization.
Why civic engagement and voting?
Civic engagement and voting are important ways for everyone to participate in their community and have a say in choosing leaders and making decisions that affect their community. It's one way for people to come together and work towards making their community a better place. However, oftentimes there are systemic barriers and voter suppression that make it difficult for our community to vote. Examples of these include: language barriers, reduced early voting, poorly trained poll workers, polling place closures, reduced voting hours, etc. This is where HIP comes in. We want to make sure our community understands that their voice and vote matters, they know how and where to vote, and what is on their ballot. We know that voting can be a powerful tool to bring about positive change on the issues that our community cares about the most.
QUALIFICATIONS
Commitment to the mission and vision of HIP and to social justice. Commitment to expanding HIP’s base.
Computer proficient and knowledgeable in navigating and using the internet.
Must have the willingness and ability to travel and commute to work on time.
Strong communication skills, motivation, and adaptability, including the ability to work under pressure and with deadlines. Able to give and receive constructive feedback.
Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
(Preferred and a plus) Fluent in English, bilingual/biliterate in Hmong or a Southeast Asian language.
(Preferred and a plus) Experience working in Southeast Asian immigrant communities and building strong relationships with them in the Greater Central Valley and Sacramento Region.
(Preferred and a plus) Capacity to think strategically and analytically about social, economic, cultural, and political issues affecting the community.
HOW TO APPLY
Please complete the Google Forms application at at this link. If you have any questions, please contact:
For Fresno Region:
Tammy Vang, Fresno Field Manager, tammy.vang@hipcalifornia.com
For Sacramento Region: (CLOSED)
Dao Vang, Sacramento Field Manager, dao.vang@hipcalifornia.com
HIP is fiscally sponsored by Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality (AACRE). Staff hired under HIP will be employees of AACRE.
AACRE is committed to creating a work environment that is free from discrimination and supportive of a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our communities and the people we serve. Women, people of color, incarcerated or arrested, gay, lesbian, transgender, and gender-nonconforming persons are encouraged to apply. AACRE provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, military and veteran status, citizenship, and any other basis prohibited by law. AACRE provides reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. AACRE embraces Fair Chance policies and will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records..
AACRE’s Equal Employment Opportunity Policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, advancement, training, problem resolution, and separation from employment.
AACRE will consider qualified applicants who seek visa sponsorship upon hire. Employees are eligible for green card sponsorship after 3 months of continuous employment.