Florida Immigrant Coalition : Membership Organizer- Central Florida

LOCATION

561 NE 79th St Suite 400 FL

SALARY

51,000- 57,000 / Yearly

COMPANY

Florida Immigrant Coalition

DEPARTMENT

Other

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Non-Profit

CONTACT

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Send a resume, cover letter, and references to [email protected]

JOB DESCRIPTION

Organizational Overview

The Florida Immigrant Coalition (FLIC) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to grow the connection, capacity, and consciousness of communities to strengthen pro-immigrant power in Florida. With 80+ organizational members across the state, FLIC is a hub for social justice organizations that share the vision of making Florida a true home for immigrants and all. 

Job Description

Membership Organizers are responsible for engaging and supporting our coalition members, which include labor unions, educational institutions, faith groups, and organizations serving LGBTQ, youth, women, and many other diverse constituencies. Membership organizers also help to build cohesion and alignment amongst FLIC members, so organizations and individuals feel equipped and supported to advance our coalition’s collective goals. The duties and responsibilities of Membership Organizers include, but are not limited to:

 

Base Building

  • Cultivate and grow FLIC’s individual and organizational membership program through recruitment and active engagement

  • Develop a base of directly impacted leaders that would passionately advance the work of immigrant justice

  • Foster and track mutual growth of people and organizations recruited through the FLIC engagement ladder process by reporting 1-on-1s, collective consciousness-building and training, and other means of engagement

  • Lead and support integrated campaigns, civic engagement, and service models that would elevate community awareness and participation in the democratic process

  • Strategically engage, align, and mobilize membership on advocacy and implementation of policies that reflect our values at the local, state, and federal levels

  • Cultivate relationships with strategic allies and partners to expand reach and uplift opportunities for intersectional capacity building

  • Support planning and co-host membership meetings, including Annual Regional Meetings and Annual Membership Assembly, by executing tasks assigned by the supervisor

  • Support the engagement of FLIC members in local, state, and national mobilizations, including but not limited to annual events during the FL Legislative Session.

 

Political Education

  • Actively engage in the consciousness-building processes of people from various backgrounds, experiences, and understandings

  • Support the curriculum development and implementation of the coalition’s conscious-building political education programs

  • Consult participants on the content, facilitation, and engagement level of workshops to evaluate impact and areas for growth

  • Identify, train, and support facilitators in membership-led workshops

  • Support communication and awareness campaigns that educate communities on current political context and action.

 

 

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Alignment with FLIC values and mission: Applicants must be committed to expanding immigrant rights through community power-building and must share FLIC’s commitment to membership grassroots decision-making. Applicants must be politically conscious about intersectional causes of oppression and resistance and be willing to work with cross-movement leaders and organizations. Ability to inspire, recruit, coordinate, and engage people towards action.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and committed to solution-oriented approaches

  • Self-motivated and disciplined in planning and tracking priorities, with attention to detail.

  • Must be willing to use FLIC’s platforms for reporting and record-keeping

  • Comfortable in working and contributing with a highly collaborative and diverse team.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (bi-lingual Spanish/Creole/Portuguese preferred)

  • Experience using constituent management software (EveryAction preferred)

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Docs is required

  • Must be willing and able to travel locally and statewide daily

  • Must work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends

 

Education and Experience

  • Experience in coalition, labor, or grassroots organizing, at least 2 years.

  • Some experience in working with EveryAction or other CRM platforms is preferred.

  • Keen willingness to learn and adapt to CRM platforms and project management tools.

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as Google-based collaborative Docs, Sheets, Forms, and Slides.

 

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range: $51,000 to $57,000

Benefits Package:

  • 100% Paid Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental, STD, LTD, Life Insurance)

  • Parental Leave

  • 401K

  • 14 Paid Holidays

  • Flexible Schedule

 

How to apply: Send a resume, cover letter, and references to [email protected]

 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. FLIC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified people, including women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ individuals.