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August 28, 2006
LA Critical Resistance Seeks Organizer
Critical Resistance Los Angeles, a grassroots organization working to end the prison industrial complex (PIC), seeks a full-time organizer.
Responsibilities and duties:
Take lead role in development and coordination of actions and events
Facilitate ongoing campaign planning and evaluation
Organize bi-monthly CRLA meetings
Build membership and capacity of local chapter through ongoing outreach and follow up with new constituents
Develop and maintain relationships with ally organizations and individuals working against the PIC and related activism in Southern California and represent CRLA in local coalitions
Create and maintain clear pathways for new member involvement, including involvement of LEAD Project participants
Represent CRLA publicly through public speaking, workshops, and media opportunities
Administrative responsibilities: keep data base, manage basic finances, respond to email and phone inquiries
Supervise/coordinate volunteers and interns
Some research support
Qualifications:
Understanding of PIC issues and commitment to CR's mission
Grassroots organizing experience
Facilitation skills
Grassroots fundraising and grant writing ability
self-starter; able to work independently; problem-solver
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability (and inclination) to do office work
Ability to balance multiple responsibilities
Be accountable to multiple organizers in a non-hierarchical organization
Basic computer skills (word processing, database, basic layout)
Spanish language skills a plus
Former prisoners, family members of prisoners, victims of policing/INS, and people of color are especially encouraged to apply.
Please email letter of application and resume by September 15, 2006.
Critical Resistance Los Angeles
EMAIL: crla@criticalresistance.org
For more information about Critical Resistance, please visit our website (www.criticalresistance.org)
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Posted by lois at August 28, 2006 07:27 PM