Organizer, Center for Community Change

About the Center for Community Change
The Center for Community Change is a national social justice non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1968 to honor the life and values of Robert F. Kennedy, our mission is to build the power and capacity of low-income people, especially low-income people of color, to have a significant impact in improving their communities and the policies and institutions that affect their lives.
The Center for Community Change is committed to help build powerful and dynamic movements in diverse communities across America that will be the impetus for creating a society in which everyone has enough to thrive and achieve their full potential. Inspired by a belief in the dignity of all people, the Center has been instrumental in the fight for comprehensive and fair immigration reform, a push for a bold jobs agenda, and protecting essential retirement security programs. The Center played a major role in recent positive changes to immigration laws that will keep thousands of immigrant families together. Our Housing Trust Fund Project has helped bring affordable housing to millions of people. For further information please visit our website at: www.communitychange.org.

About California Partnership (CAP) California Partnership, a special project of the Center for Community Change is a statewide coalition of community-based groups, organizing and advocating at the local, state, and national levels for programs and policies that reduce and end poverty. Over the years, CAP has spear-headed exciting campaigns to develop electoral power in low-income communities, give voice to local communities in creating a more just state budget, and build a movement for health care for everyone. California Partnership has member organizations across the state and is organized in San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, the Central Coast, portions of the Central Valley, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside. For further information please visit our website at: www.california-partnership.org The Center for Community Change is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Position Description California Partnership is hiring an Organizer focused on health to train and engage base-building community organizations on health issues specific to low-income communities. The Organizer will help to oversee CAP’s work statewide on the Low-Income Health Program (LIHP) and lead efforts to increase CAP group members’ understanding of healthcare reform in California. The Organizer will also work to strengthen CAP’s network in Southeast Los Angeles County and Orange County. The Organizer will be based in Los Angeles and will be responsible for carrying out advocacy work alongside community leaders for robust implementation of the Affordable Care Act and the Low-Income Health Program statewide. This position reports to: Director of California Partnership
Principal Responsibilities: 
Oversee the implementation of CAP’s Low-Income Health Program strategy  Research specific county
-based issues in regards to LIHP enrollment and administration and provide information to staff and community  Follow relevant health public policy statewide and at federal level when relevant
 Identify base-building organizations and work with them to develop concrete policy goals
 Create and maintain local relationships; reach out to potential new member organizations in targeted geographic areas
 Maintain strong community-based relationships to achieve effective implementation of county administered health programs for low-income applicants
 Interact with state and county administrators of LIHP through meetings and media events
 Support CAP organizers statewide to develop and implement plans to build power among communities
 Lead health policy strategy sessions with partners and members
 Strengthen CAP’s organizational network in Southeast LA and Orange County
 Conduct training sessions for partners, member organizations, and community leaders
 Coordinate and facilitate communication with local and state officials
 Support and engage existing leaders and member organizations to increase their capacity
 Plan and implement local health related events and coordinate statewide activities with CAP organizers and community partners
 Review and update CAP training materials when necessary
 Represent and promote California Partnership at meetings, conferences, and other public settings
 Collaborate and coordinate with allied organizations to increase the power of low-income people in California
 Additional duties as assigned by Director

Qualifications: The Center for Community Change is an Equal Opportunity Employer 　 Passionate personal commitment to the mission of California Partnership  3-5 years organizing and working with communities
 Experience creating and implementing plans, and overseeing a statewide program
 Highly organized and strategic thinker
 Possesses a broad understanding of California’s implementation of the Affordable Care Act
 Experience in developing training materials
 Ability to multi-task and follow work plans
 Ability to seek out new opportunities with partners
 Commitment to developing leadership attributes in others
 Strong communication and writing skills
 Capacity to deliver goals in a timely manner
 Creative, effective, and engaged collaborator
 Comfortable speaking in public
 Ability to be flexible in a nimble environment
 Willingness to travel, work evenings and weekends
 Spanish language skills a plus

Salary & Benefits: CCC offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. Closing Date of Position: Open Until Filled How to apply: Please submit resume, a cover letter that includes salary expectations and at least two writing samples to: employment@communitychange.org
or (Fax) 202-387-4891
The Center for Community Change is an Equal Opportunity Employer